Alan Edward Navarro (born 31 May 1981) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Having come through the youth academy at Liverpool, he most notably played in the Football League with Tranmere Rovers, Macclesfield Town, Milton Keynes Dons and Brighton & Hove Albion. He also had spells with Crewe Alexandra, Chester City, Accrington Stanley and Swindon Town

Club career Early career Born in Liverpool, Merseyside, Navarro started his career at hometown club Liverpool, coming through the youth system before signing a professional contract with the club in the summer of 2000. On 22 March 2001, Navarro joined Crewe Alexandra on loan for six weeks, making eight appearances and scoring one goal.Alan Navarro Appearance Data 2000/01 , Soccerbase. Retrieved 21 July 2009

Tranmere Rovers On 9 November 2001, Navarro joined Tranmere Rovers on an initial two-month loan deal where he made two league appearances, scoring one goal.Alan Navarro Appearance Data , Soccerbase. Retrieved 21 July 2009 Liverpool also allowed Navarro to compete in the FA Cup whilst at Tranmere.Tranmere Cup Call for Reds Navarro, Liverpool Echo, 13 November 2001. Retrieved 21 July 2009 It was in the FA Cup in which Navarro scored on his debut for the club in a 4–1 win over Brigg Town.

On 23 January 2002, Navarro joined Tranmere permanently on a three-and-a-half-year contract.Navarro joins Tranmere, BBC Sport, 23 January 2002. Retrieved 21 July 2009 Whilst at Tranmere, Navarro was loaned out twice, first joining Chester City for a month on 20 August 2004Chester sign Navarro, BBC Sport, 20 August 2004. Retrieved 21 July 2009 before completing a three-month spell at Macclesfield Town which began on 15 December 2004. Navarro made 11 loan appearances for the club and scored one goal. On 12 May 2005, Navarro had his contract with Tranmere cancelled by mutual consent.Midfielder Navarro exits Tranmere, BBC Sport, 15 May 2005. Retrieved 21 July 2009

Macclesfield Town On 12 September 2005, Navarro joined Conference National team Accrington Stanley on non-contract terms after a successful trial with the club.Accrington Seal Navarro signing, BBC Sport, 12 September 2005. Retrieved 21 July 2009 However, after three substitute appearances for Accrington Navarro joined previous loan club Macclesfield on 11 October 2005 on a permanent transfer.Macclesfield Boss Signs Navarro, BBC Sport, 11 October 2005. Retrieved 21 July 2009

Milton Keynes Dons On 1 August 2007, Navarro joined Milton Keynes Dons (MK Dons) on an initial one-year contract.Dons Sign Abbey, Navarro & Howell, BBC Sport, 12 August 2007. Retrieved 21 July 2009 He signed a one-year contract extension at MK Dons on 11 December 2007.Navarro extends MK Dons Contract, BBC Sport, 11 December 2007. Retrieved 21 July 2009 After making 77 league appearances and scoring two goals over two seasons at Milton Keynes, Navarro was released from his contract on 19 May 2009.Six players shown Dons exit door, BBC Sport, 19 May 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2009

Brighton & Hove Albion Navarro joined Brighton & Hove Albion on trial during the summer of 2009 with a view to earning a professional contract.Albion look at Ifill, The Argus, 20 July 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2010 Navarro started during the 2–0 pre-season friendly victory over AFC WimbledonNavarro starts for Seagulls, The Argus, 21 July 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2010 and was praised by manager Russell Slade for a good performance.Slade praises trialist, The Argus, 21 July 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2010 Navarro also started during the 2–0 pre-season friendly victory at Scunthorpe UnitedLast chance for Navarro, The Argus, 31 July 2009. Retrieved 30 August 2010 before signing a two-year contract with the League One club.Navarro Signs Deal , Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., 3 August 2009. Retrieved 3 August 2009

In May 2011, Brighton announced that he would not be issued a new deal following the ending of his current contract, but would be invited back to pre-season training to prove he is worth a new contract after an injury-hit season. He earned a one-year contract, and featured in 33 league games during the 2011–12 season, scoring his first goal for Brighton in a 2–1 win against Leeds United at Elland Road in the 90th minute on 11 February 2012. Navarro was released following the expiration of his contract at the end of April 2012.

Swindon Town In June 2012 Navarro signed for Swindon Town on a free transfer. On his debut for Swindon he scored two goals to knock his former club Brighton out of the League Cup.

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrewe Alexandra (loan)2000–01First Division810000—812001–02First Division700020—90Total1510020—171Tranmere Rovers (loan)2001–02Second Division2121000042Tranmere Rovers2001–02Second Division1901000002002002–03Second Division50000000502003–04Second Division200300000230Total461610000522Chester City (loan)2004–05League Two3000100040Macclesfield Town (loan)2004–05League Two11100—00111Accrington Stanley2005–06Conference3000——30Macclesfield Town2005–06League Two2702000403302006–07League Two322401010382Total592601050712Milton Keynes Dons2007–08League Two3931020504732008–09League One391101010421Total784203060894Brighton & Hove Albion2009–10League One3603010104102010–11League One40001000502011–12Championship3314020—391Total731704010851Swindon Town2012–13League One170003200202Career total3051021114212035213

Honours Milton Keynes Dons Football League Two: 2007–08 Football League Trophy: 2007–08

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