Juan José Narváez

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Narváez and the second or maternal family name is Solarte.
Juan José Narváez Solarte
Personal information
Full nameJuan José Narváez Solarte[1]
Date of birth12 February 1995
Place of birthPasto, Colombia
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing positionForward
Club information
Current team
Real Madrid B
Youth career
2002–2011Deportivo Pasto
2012–2014Real Madrid
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2011–2012Deportivo Pasto8(1)
2013–Real Madrid C14(5)
2013–Real Madrid B12(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 January 2015.
† Appearances (Goals).

Juan José Narváez Solarte (born 12 February 1995) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for Real Madrid Castilla as a forward.[2]

Club career

Deportivo Pasto

2011–2012

A product of Deportivo Pasto's youth ranks, Juan José spent his first two seasons as a senior with Deportivo Pasto, scoring 4 goals; 3 in a Copa Colombia and 1 in the Categoría Primera B. He debuted for Deportivo Pasto in the Categoría Primera B on 9 March 2011 (at only 16 years and 25 days of age, making him the youngest in Pasto's history to debut)[3] and in the Categoría Primera A on 28 April 2012.[4]

Juan went through a trial at Tottenham Hotspur in late 2011, where he gained experience and learned many things from many footballing figures such as Gareth Bale. Despite not being signed, Juan was highlighted as a very promising young talent.

Real Madrid

2012–

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]

Narvaez 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]

Narvaez 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, Narvaez 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, Narvaez scored his first goal against CF Fuenlabrada, in the 82nd minute.[14]

Narvaez 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]

International career

Narváez was repeatedly called to participate for Colombia's U20 squad, but Real Madrid refused to lend him; he was not allowed to take part in the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[17]

Career statistics

Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Deportivo Pasto 2011 6 1 7 1 - - 13 2
2012 2 0 8 2 - - 10 2
Total 81153--234
Real Madrid C 2013-14 4 1 - - - - 4 1
2014-15 10 4 - - - - 10 4
Total 145----145
Real Madrid B 2013-14 4 0 - - - - 4 0
2014-15 8 3 - - - - 8 3
Total 123----123
Career total 349153--4912
(Last edit: 26 January 2015)

Honors

Club

Deportivo Pasto
Real Madrid Youth

Personal life

Since arriving at the Madrid Youth academy, he became close friends with Enzo Zidane, the son of Zinedine Zidane.[18]

References

  1. ↑ PLAYER PROFILE: NARVÁEZ, Real Madrid
  2. ↑ http://www.elpais.com.co/elpais/deportes/noticias/pastuso-juanjo-narvaez-debuto-segunda-con-real-madrid-castilla
  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 Sport, 3 December 2012
  6. ↑ http://www.antena2.com.co/noticias/nari-o/08-12-11/el-jugador-juan-jos-narv-ez-lleg-de-inglaterra-y-puede-regresar
  7. ↑ Real Madrid vs Zamalek; 28 January 2012
  8. ↑ http://comutricolor.com/juan-jose-narvaez-goleador-real-madrid-juvenil/
  9. ↑
  10. ↑ http://comutricolor.com/juan-jose-narvaez-7-goles-real-madrid/
  11. ↑ http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/es/ActualidadCantera1213/Actualidad/1193040523899/1380892377269/noticia/Noticia/Asi_va_el_fin_de_semana_de_%E2%80%98La_Fabrica%E2%80%99.htm
  12. ↑ http://comutricolor.com/2da-tripleta-juan-jose-narvaez-real-madrid/
  13. ↑ http://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/season=2014/matches/round=2000501/match=2012910/index.html
  14. ↑ http://www.realmadrid.com/cs/Satellite/es/ActualidadCantera1314/1330170398822/noticia/Cronica/3-2:_El_Real_Madrid_C_remonta_y_derrota_al_Fuenlabrada.htm
  15. ↑ http://www.elpais.com.co/elpais/deportes/noticias/pastuso-juanjo-narvaez-debuto-segunda-con-real-madrid-castilla
  16. ↑ http://comutricolor.com/colombiano-juan-jose-narvaez-anoto-gol-real-madrid/
  17. ↑ http://miseleccion.co/audio_programas/archivo_de_audio/real-madrid-no-quiere-prestar-a-juan-jose-narvaez-ya-no-hay-caso-piscis-resptrepo/20150104/oir/2700637.aspx
  18. ↑ http://www.eltiempo.com/deportes/futbol/juan-jose-narvaez-colombiano-en-el-real-madrid_13141767-4

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