Keilor Antonio "Keylor" Navas Gamboa (Spanish: [ˈkej.lor anˈto.njo ˈna.βas ɣamˈbo.a];[3] born 15 December 1986) is a Costa Rican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Argentine Primera División club Newell's Old Boys.

[9] In 2019, he was signed by French club Paris Saint-Germain, and would play in his fourth Champions League final in his first season with the side.

[14] Born in San Isidro de El General, Navas made his professional debut with Deportivo Saprissa on 6 November 2005, in a Primera league match against Asociación Deportiva Carmelita.

[18] In July 2010, Navas signed with Albacete Balompié of the Segunda División in Spain precisely 20 years after countryman Luis Conejo, who occupied the same position.

[30] His first competitive call-up was on 12 August, sitting on the bench as Iker Casillas played in the 2014 UEFA Super Cup, which Real Madrid won 2–0 against Sevilla at the Cardiff City Stadium.

[37] Madrid thrashed Real Betis in their home opener by a score of 5–0 with a fine performance from Navas, making several saves and stopping a penalty.

Navas earned the dual distinction of becoming the first Costa Rican and Central American ever to play in and win the men's Champions League final.

He also usurped Edwin van der Sar to reach the second spot in clean sheets behind Jens Lehmann in the all-time list.

[48] Navas produced some fine performances in the Champions League including a superb display against Bayern Munich in their semi-final second leg clash which helped Real Madrid qualify to the final.

[50] Navas’ fifth season at Real Madrid began with the much-anticipated arrival of Thibaut Courtois[51] to compete for the number 1 goalkeeping spot.

Despite Courtois’ arrival, Navas was selected to play in the 2018 UEFA Super Cup[52] which resulted in a 2–4 loss to city rivals Atlético Madrid.

[53] Navas then went on to start the opening game of La Liga,[54] comfortably keeping his first clean sheet of the season with a 2–0 win over Getafe CF.

[58] Navas joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a four-year contract on 2 September 2019,[59] becoming the first Costa Rican to play for the men's team.

[62] On 31 July, he kept a clean sheet and saved a spot kick in the resulting shoot-out as PSG defeated Lyon 6–5 on penalties in the 2020 Coupe de la Ligue Final.

[78] Following the long-term injury to Dean Henderson, on 31 January 2023, Navas signed for Premier League club Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season.

[79] He made his debut for Forest on 5 February, keeping a clean sheet in a 1–0 win over Leeds United, and was named player of the match.

[80] Following his return to PSG, Navas was included in the Champions League squad for the 2023–24 season, having rejected a transfer to Saudi club Al Hilal.

He was called up for the senior national team for the first time in August 2006 to play a friendly tournament in Europe against Austria and Switzerland.

Navas gained his debut senior cap on 11 October 2008, in a 4–1 away victory over Suriname in the third round of stuff for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which qualified the team into the next stage.

[87] Navas appeared with Los Ticos in two CONCACAF Gold Cup competitions, being named the best goalkeeper in the 2009 edition as he helped his country reach the semi-finals.

[100] In the second game of group play against Japan, Navas kept a clean sheet giving Costa Rica a surprise 1–0 win over their opponent.

[104] Often rated by several pundits as one of the best goalkeepers in the world,[105][106] and considered by some in the sport as the best in the history of CONCACAF,[107] Navas is an energetic keeper, who is primarily known for his agility, speed, and athleticism in goal, as well as his quick reflexes and excellent shot-stopping ability, which enables him to compensate for his relative lack of height.

He has also drawn praise in the media for his decisive performances in essential matches, and his penchant for producing difficult and crucial saves for his team in critical moments.