Alex Kirkland, ESPN FC
Jesus Navas Played the last La Liga game of his 21-year career on Sunday, coming on as a substitute Sevilla 4-2 loss to them Real Madrid At the Bernabeu.
Winger Navas, 39 — who is Sevilla and spainIts most decorated player — will officially retire when his contract expires on Dec. 31.
The Sevilla captain made his debut in November 2003 and won four Europa Leagues with the club, as well as being part of the Spain squad that won the 2010 World Cup, Euro 2012 and Euro 2024.
Navas received a guard of honor from both teams before kickoff at the Bernabeu on Sunday, with the Madrid captain presenting him with a commemorative shirt. Luka ModricAnd was later introduced as a second-half substitute when he entered the action to a standing ovation from the Madrid supporters.
Navas has been plagued by persistent hip injuries in recent years. Last start for Sevilla in their 1-0 loss Celta Vigo December 14, and will bid farewell to fans at an event at their Estadio Sánchez Pizjuán on December 30.
705 games in 18 seasons as well as a four-year spell for Sevilla Manchester City — Played in 183 games — from 2013 to 2017.
Navas’ 15 trophies include a record four with Spain — 2010 World Cup, Euro 2012, 2023 UEFA Nations League and Euro 2024 — and eight with Sevilla.
