Cristian Nava

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Cristian Nava
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-09-02) September 2, 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Height 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 New Mexico United
Number 45
Youth career
Guadalajara Scorpions
New Mexico Rush
Rio Rapids
2021 New Mexico United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021– New Mexico United 21 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 22, 2023

Cristian Nava (born September 2, 2003) is a retired American soccer player who played for New Mexico United in the USL Championship as both an academy and first team player

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Career

Youth

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

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]

References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "New Mexico United vs. Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - July 9, 2021 | USLChampionship.com". www.uslchampionship.com.
  4. ↑ "New Mexico Signs Cristian Nava to Professional Contract". August 21, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Abq-Native Cristian Nava Scores First Pro Goal, as New Mexico United Trounces Phoenix Rising 7-0".
  6. ↑ Cristian Nava, crxstianxd. "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
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