Keylor Navas is famous primarily for being one of the world’s most successful and reliable goalkeepers, renowned for his crucial role in some of the biggest clubs and competitions in football. He gained international recognition after joining Real Madrid in 2014, where he was instrumental in the team’s historic achievements, including winning three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles (2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18), a feat rarely seen in the modern era of football[1][2][3].
During his time at Real Madrid, Navas also won a La Liga title, four FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, two Spanish Super Cups, and a Copa del Rey, establishing himself as a synonym for security and consistency in goal[2][6]. His performances earned him several individual honors, such as the UEFA Champions League Goalkeeper of the Season in 2017–18 and multiple CONCACAF Player of the Year awards[1][4].
Aside from his club success, Navas became a national hero in Costa Rica for his extraordinary performance at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he played a pivotal role in leading his country to the quarter-finals for the first time in history[5]. He has over 110 caps for Costa Rica and participated in three World Cups (2014, 2018, 2022), making him one of the most decorated and respected goalkeepers from the CONCACAF region[4][5].
After leaving Real Madrid, Navas continued his elite performances at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where he won multiple French league titles and domestic cups, and helped the team reach the Champions League final[2][6]. As a result, he is widely hailed as the greatest goalkeeper in CONCACAF history and a modern football icon[4][5].
References
- [1] Keylor Navas – Wikipedia
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- [4] Real Madrid’s Keylor Navas Is The Greatest Concacaf Goalkeeper …
- [5] Keylor Navas’s Life Story: Early Years, Career, and Achievements
- [6] Keylor Navas’s honours – BeSoccer