Miguel Ángel Navarro Zárate (born 26 February 1999) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids, on loan from Argentine Primera División club Talleres, and the Venezuela national team.
Club career Born in Maracaibo, Navarro made his professional debut for Primera División club JBL Zulia on 16 April 2017 against Aragua, starting during a 1–0 defeat. Following one season with JBL Zulia, Navarro joined fellow Primera División side Deportivo La Guaira. He made his debut for the club on 30 March 2018 against Monagas.
Chicago Fire On 27 January 2020, Navarro moved to the United States and joined Major League Soccer side Chicago Fire. He made his debut for the club on 7 March 2020 against the New England Revolution, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute in a 1–1 draw.
Talleres Navarro spent the 2024 season with Talleres, on loan from the Colorado Rapids. On 18 December 2024, it was announced that Talleres had exercised a purchase option and Navarro would be joining the team on a permanent basis.
International career Navarro first represented his country Venezuela at the under-20s during the 2019 South American U-20 Championship, playing seven matches. He then represented his country at the under-23 level during the 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsJBL Zulia2017Venezuelan Primera División19000––190Deportivo La Guaira20181301Appearances in the Copa Venezuela0––14020192912Appearances in the Copa Venezuela01Appearances in the Copa Libertadores0–321Total4213010–461Chicago Fire2020Major League Soccer190–––190202128000––280202225010––260202325040–20310Total97050–201040Talleres (loan)2024Argentine Primera División3012050–371Talleres2025Argentine Primera División1800050–230Career total2062100110202292 Notes
International
National teamYearApps GoalsVenezuela2022302023602024100202540Total230
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