Cristian Nava (born September 2, 2003) is an American soccer player who plays for New Mexico United in the USL Championship as an academy player.
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]
References
- ^ 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".
External links
- Cristian Nava at Soccerway