Rafael Navarro
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Rafael Navarro 2026 season stats
As a striker, Rafael Navarro has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 1,344 minutes at an average rating of 7.28. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 0.50 | 71 |
| Goal involvements | 11 | 0.74 | 72 |
| Shots | 42 | 2.80 | 69 |
| Shots on target | 23 | 1.50 | 79 |
| Shot accuracy | 55.0% | n/a | 85 |
| Shot conversion | 19.0% | n/a | 69 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.35 | n/a | 52 |
| Big chances missed | 8 | 0.54 | 78 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 0.67 | 43 |
| Shots blocked | 9 | 0.60 | 53 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.20 | 59 |
| Key passes | 19 | 1.30 | 55 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.54 | 24 |
| Big chances created | 3 | 0.20 | 38 |
Rafael Navarro has taken 42 shots with 23 on target (55% accuracy), scoring 8 goals. That is a shot roughly every 32 minutes. He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 69th percentile for shot volume among attackers. Rafael Navarro has 3 assists and 19 key passes , creating 3 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 168 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 59th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 344 | 23.00 | 40 |
| Accurate passes | 269 | 18.00 | 46 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 0.54 | 45 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 34 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.07 | 24 |
| Backward passes | 92 | 6.16 | 28 |
| Passes (final third) | 35 | 2.34 | 54 |
Rafael Navarro has completed 269 of 344 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 40th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 14 | 0.94 | 52 |
| Dribble attempts | 33 | 2.21 | 50 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 48 |
| Duels won | 81 | 5.42 | 70 |
| Aerials won | 11 | 0.74 | 50 |
| Touches | 629 | 42.10 | 44 |
| Possession lost | 176 | 11.79 | 38 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.54 | 59 |
| Fouls won | 40 | 2.68 | 91 |
| Dispossessed | 21 | 1.41 | 52 |
| Turnovers | 46 | 3.08 | 82 |
Rafael Navarro completes 14 dribbles at a 42% success rate and wins 81 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 19 | 1.27 | 73 |
| Tackles won | 9 | 0.60 | 62 |
| Interceptions | 6 | 0.40 | 55 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.54 | 42 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 38 | 2.54 | 39 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 47 |
Rafael Navarro makes 19 tackles and 6 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 71 minutes. He is strong defensively, ranking in the 73rd percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 31 | 2.08 | 92 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.20 | 69 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 49 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.07 | 11 |
| Fouls per card | 10.33 | n/a | 82 |
| Foul involvements | 71 | 4.75 | 96 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Rafael Navarro has committed 31 fouls and received 3 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10.3 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly striker (11 appearances), also at right striker (2) and attacking midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Rafael Navarro previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 31 | 2,664 | 12 | 3 | 33 | 46 | 7.29 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 36 | 2,968 | 14 | 0 | 28 | 56 | 7.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 10 | 888 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 7.11 |
 Serie A | 3 | 124 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.77 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 23 | 705 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 5.87 |
 Copa Libertadores | 10 | 403 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 7.52 |
 Copa do Brasil | 3 | 104 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6.94 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Serie B | 37 | 3,031 | 15 | 9 | 40 | 51 | 7.26 |
About Rafael Navarro
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Rafael Navarro has scored 8 goals and 3 assists across 15 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1344 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Rafael Navarro has attempted 42 shots with 23 on target, a 55% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Rafael Navarro has created 8 chances including 3 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 14 successful dribbles from 33 attempts (42% success rate). Rafael Navarro has contributed 19 key passes and 7 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Rafael Navarro has registered 19 tackles (9 won), 6 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 269 from 344 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Rafael Navarro has won 81 of 176 total duels.
Discipline
Rafael Navarro has received 3 yellow cards this season, committing 31 fouls and winning 40.
About Rafael Navarro
Rafael Navarro is a 26-year-old forward playing for Colorado Rapids in the Major League Soccer, representing Brazil. Rafael Navarro is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 14 April 2000.
Most recent appearance
Rafael Navarro's most recent match was away at Dallas on November 4th. Colorado Rapids lost 1-2. Rafael Navarro played 90 minutes, registering 4 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.33.
Recent matches
- November 4th1-2 lossvsDallas(90 mins, rating 7.33)
- September 5th2-1 lossatReal Salt Lake(90 mins, rating 6.5)
- May 8th0-1 winatMinnesota United(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.34)
- July 6th0-1 lossvsSt. Louis City(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.55)
- March 26th1-0 lossatHouston Dynamo(90 mins, rating 6.45)
Next fixture
Rafael Navarro and Colorado Rapids are next in action on February 12th against San Diego in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Colorado Rapids vs San Diego match preview.
Teammates at Colorado Rapids
Rafael Navarro currently plays alongside Ali Fadal, Adam Beaudry, Bryce Jamison, Josh Atencio, Noah Cobb, Loïc Williams, Alexis Manyoma, Rob Holding, Sydney Wathuta, Keegan Rosenberry, Rafael Navarro, Theodore Ku-DiPietro, Jackson Travis, Paxten Aaronson, Zack Steffen, Kosi Thompson, Mamadou Billo Diop, Miguel Navarro, Kimani Stewart-Baynes, Darren Yapi, Nicolas Hansen, Reggie Cannon, Donavan Phillip, Lucas Herrington, Dante Sealy, Wayne Frederick and Alex Harris at Colorado Rapids.