Fernando Navarro

Fernando Navarro Corbacho, Navarro (born June 25, 1982 in Barcelona), is a Spain football (soccer) defender (football) for Sevilla FC, preferably a left back, but able to fill in any defensive spot.

Club career

Having come through the ranks of giants FC Barcelona, Navarro was on the verge
of replacing longtime leftback Sergi Barjuán, who had left for Atlético Madrid in 2002, until a serious knee injury finished off his chances with hometown club.

After an uneventul loan at Albacete Balompié in 2004, he was loaned again, this time to RCD Mallorca for the La Liga 2005-06. After a successful season, the Baleares side decided to purchase Navarro on a permanent deal, and he was an undisputed first-choice from 2006-08.

On 18 June 2008, Navarro was bought by Sevilla FC, for a reported 5 million euros.

International career

Spain national football team coach Luis Aragonés called Navarro for the friendly match against France national football team on February 6, 2008. However, he did not enter the pitch. He debuted against United States national football team on June 4, in a 1-0 friendly win.

Subsequently selected for UEFA Euro 2008, he appeared against Greece national football team (2-1 win) in the group stage, as Spain emerged victorious in the tournament.

Honors and awards

Club

- La Liga: La Liga 2005-06

International

- UEFA European Football Championship: UEFA Euro 2008