Juanjo Narváez

Juan José "Juanjo" Narváez Solarte (born 12 February 1995)[1] is a Colombian footballer who plays for Spanish club Real Zaragoza. Mainly an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a forward.[2]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Narváez and the second or maternal family name is Solarte.
Juanjo Narváez
Personal information
Full name Juan José Narváez Solarte
Date of birth (1995-02-12) 12 February 1995
Place of birth Pasto, Colombia
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Zaragoza
Youth career
2002–2011 Deportivo Pasto
2012–2014 Real Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Deportivo Pasto 8 (1)
2013–2015 Real Madrid C 27 (7)
2013–2016 Real Madrid B 29 (4)
2016–2017 Betis B 50 (9)
2017–2020 Betis 7 (0)
2018 → Córdoba (loan) 16 (5)
2018–2019 → Almería (loan) 30 (2)
2019–2020 → Las Palmas (loan) 29 (7)
2020– Zaragoza 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 July 2020

Club career

Deportivo Pasto

Born in Pasto, Nariño Department, and a product of hometown team Deportivo Pasto's youth ranks, Narváez spent his first two seasons as a senior with Deportivo Pasto, scoring four goals; three in the Copa Colombia and another in the Categoría Primera B. He debuted for them in the Categoría Primera B on 9 March 2011 at 16 years and 25 days of age, making him the club's youngest ever player,[3] and in the Categoría Primera A on 28 April 2012.[4]

Real Madrid

In November 2012 Narváez was moved to youth academy of Real Madrid.[5] He was highly recommended by Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane himself to take under their youth system. Juan was highly viewed as the next 'Falcao' due to his goal scoring abilities.[6] Narváez made his debut for the club in the 2013 Copa de Juvenil, where he scored 2 goals in 3 appearances, winning the cup in the process, although he did not play in the final. He made his official league debut on 28 January, playing all game in a 3–0 win over Zamalek SC on Alkass International Cup.[7]

Narváez made his UEFA Youth League debut against Galatasaray, as he managed to score the tying goal in a 1-1 draw. As of September 21, he has scored 6 goals in 3 appearances for the U-17 squad of Real Madrid.[8]

"He's a kid that's grown up in such little time. In the campaigns with the lower squads, he's doing great. But realistically, the competition isn't as high as the UEFA Youth League, where the quality around players his age is high. While he plays mostly with our reserved squads, he's improving in the process and contributing in more ways than one as we try to take advantage at certain times."

Alberto Toril after Narvaez's debut for Real Madrid Castilla.[9]

Narváez scored another goal against Rayo Vallecano in a 2-0 victory a week later.[10] During the international break in October, Narvaez scored his first hattrick for the club in a 6-1 win against Don Bosco.[11][12]

In the UEFA Youth League match against Juventus, Narváez scored an astonishing 4 goals, one with a penalty and while also assisting the 4th goal all in a 6-2 victory. This makes him joint top scorer with 5 goals so far.[13]

In his third match representing the C team, Narváez scored his first goal against CF Fuenlabrada, in the 82nd minute.[14]

Narváez was once again promoted, this time, into Real Madrid Castilla where he came off the bench in the 88th minute while wearing the 31 jersey.[15] Narvaez would then score his first goal against SD Leioa by this 5th appearance.[16]

Betis

At the start of the year 2016, Narváez signed for Real Betis on a three-year deal, being initially assigned to the B-team.[15] On 29 January 2018, Narváez hewas loaned to Segunda División side Córdoba CF,[17] where he helped to avoid relegation in the last game of the season by winning 3–0 to Sporting de Gijón.[18]

On 31 August 2018, Narváez joined UD Almería on a one-season loan.[19] Upon returning, he was initially assigned to Betis' first team in La Liga, but moved to UD Las Palmas still in the second division on loan for one year on 31 August 2019.[20]

Zaragoza

On 4 September 2020, Narváez agreed to a three-year contract with second division side Real Zaragoza.[21]

International career

Narváez was repeatedly called up to participate in Colombia's U20 squad, but Real Madrid refused to release him; he was not allowed to take part in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[22]

Career statistics
As of 3 July 2018[23]
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Deportivo Pasto 2011 6171–132
2012 2082–102
Total 8115300234
Real Madrid C 2013–14 41––41
2014–15 236––236
Total 2770000277
Real Madrid B 2013–14 40––40
2014–15 113––113
2015–16 141––141
Total 2940000294
Real Betis B 2015–16 151––151
Real Betis 2016–17 7020–90
Córdoba 2017–18 16500–165
Career total 102181730011921

Honors

Club
Deportivo Pasto
Real Madrid Youth

Personal life

Since arriving at Real Madrid's academy, he became close friends with Enzo Fernández, the son of Zinedine Zidane.[24]

References
  1. "PLAYER PROFILE: NARVÁEZ". Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  2. "Juanjo Narváez, el primer día del nuevo jugador del Córdoba Club de Fútbol". Córdoba CF (in Spanish). 29 January 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  3. Pasto 2-1 Depor F.C; Soccerway, 9 March 2011
  4. Itagüí 3-0 Pasto; Soccerway, 28 April 2012.
  5. "Real Madrid snap up Colombian prospect Juan Jose Narvaez". Yahoo Sports. Yahoo!. 3 December 2012. Archived from the original on 23 April 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  6. Quintero, Fernando Andrés (8 December 2011). "El jugador Juan José Narváez llegó de Inglaterra y puede regresar". Antena 2. RCN Radio. Archived from the original on 26 October 2017. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  7. "Real Madrid vs Zamalek". Al Kass Football International. Netizency. 28 January 2012. Archived from the original on 7 April 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  8. "Juan José Narvaez completó 6 goles en 3 partidos con Real Madrid juvenil". ComuTricolor (in Spanish). Colombia national football team. 21 September 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  9. EFE (10 November 2013). "El pastuso 'Juanjo' Narváez debutó con Real Madrid Castilla". El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  10. "Juan José Narvaez completó 7 goles en la temporada con Real Madrid juvenil". ComuTricolor (in Spanish). Colombia national football team. 29 September 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  11. Castillo, Pedro (12 October 2013). "Así va el fin de semana de 'La Fábrica'". Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. Archived from the original on 12 October 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  12. "Segunda tripleta de Juan José Narvaez con Real Madrid" [Second hat-trick with Juan José Narváez with Real Madrid]. ComuTricolor (in Spanish). Colombia national football team. 18 October 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  13. "Narváez stars as Madrid overwhelm Juve". UEFA.com. 25 October 2013. Archived from the original on 26 October 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  14. Vázquez, Javi (30 October 2013). "3-2: El Real Madrid C remonta y derrota al Fuenlabrada" [Real Madrid C complete a comeback over Fuenlabrada]. Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 1 November 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  15. "Juan José Narváez, nuevo delantero del Real Betis B" [Juan José Narváez, new forward of Betis B]. El País (in Spanish). 26 January 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  16. "El colombiano Juan José Narváez anotó gol con el Real Madrid" [Colombian Juan José Narváez scored a goal with Real Madrid]. ComuTricolor (in Spanish). Colombia national football team. 11 October 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  17. "Juanjo Narváez, el primer día del nuevo jugador del Córdoba Club de Fútbol" [Juanjo Narváez, the first day of Córdoba Club de Fútbol's new player] (in Spanish). Córdoba CF. 29 January 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  18. "El Córdoba se salva goleando al Sporting" [El Córdoba is saved by thrashing Sporting] (in Spanish). Mundo Deportivo. 2 June 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  19. "El Almería cierra su plantilla con la incorporación del colombiano Narváez". UD Almería (in Spanish). 31 August 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  20. "El centrocampista Juanjo Narváez llega cedido del Real Betis" [Central midfielder Juanjo Narváez arrives on loan from Real Betis] (in Spanish). UD Las Palmas. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2019.
  21. "Juanjo Narváez, nuevo fichaje del Real Zaragoza" [Juanjo Narváez, new signing of Real Zaragoza] (in Spanish). Real Zaragoza. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  22. "Real Madrid no quiere prestar a Juan José Narváez, ya no hay caso: Piscis Resptrepo". Mi Selección (in Spanish). Prisa. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  23. "J. Narváez". Soccerway. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  24. Ostos, Óscar (24 October 2013). "Narváez, la joya colombiana del Real Madrid juvenil". El Tiempo (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 September 2018.
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