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Cristian Nava
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | September 2, 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | ||
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New Mexico United | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Guadalajara Scorpions | |||
| New Mexico Rush | |||
| Rio Rapids | |||
| 2021 | New Mexico United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | New Mexico United | 21 | (2) |
| 2026– | New Mexico United | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of February 13, 2026 | |||
Cristian Nava (born September 2, 2003) is an American soccer player who plays for New Mexico United in the USL Championship.
Career
[edit]Youth
[edit]On January 25, 2021, Nava joined the New Mexico United academy ahead of its inaugural season. He had previously played with Guadalajara Scorpions, New Mexico Rush, and Rio Rapids.[1] On June 8, 2021, Nava signed a USL academy contract with New Mexico allowing him to compete for their USL Championship side whilst maintaining his college eligibility.[2]
Nava made his debut on July 9, 2021, appearing as a 71st-minute substitute during a 3–1 win over Colorado Springs Switchbacks.[3]
Professional career
[edit]On August 21, 2021, Nava signed a professional contract with New Mexico United.[4] He scored his first professional goal on May 24, 2022, in a 7–0 victory over Phoenix Rising FC.[5]
On January 1, 2025, Nava announced his retirement from professional soccer while recovering from his 2nd ACL injury.[6]
In February 2026, following successful rehabilitation, Nava rescinded his retirement announcement and was resigned by New Mexico United for the 2026 USL Championship season.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Staff, New Mexico United (January 25, 2021). "NEW MEXICO UNITED & THE SOMOS UNIDOS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE FIFTH ACADEMY SIGNING, ALBUQUERQUE NATIVE CRISTIAN NAVA". New Mexico United. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ Staff, New Mexico United (June 8, 2021). "NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES THIRD ACADEMY CONTRACT SIGNING IN CLUB HISTORY, ALBUQUERQUE NATIVE CRISTIAN NAVA". New Mexico United. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ "New Mexico United vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - July 9, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
- ^ "New Mexico Signs Cristian Nava to Professional Contract". August 21, 2021.
- ^ "Abq-Native Cristian Nava Scores First Pro Goal, as New Mexico United Trounces Phoenix Rising 7-0".
- ^ Cristian Nava, crxstianxd. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Staff, USLChampionship com (February 13, 2026). "New Mexico United announces return of Cristian Nava". USL Championship. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Cristian Nava at Soccerway
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