Born in La Carlota, Córdoba, Navas joined local Séneca CF's youth system in 2002, aged 10.
Four years later he moved to La Liga giants FC Barcelona, after a short spell at Córdoba CF.
On 24 August 2012 Navas moved teams and countries again, joining Scottish Championship side Cowdenbeath FC.
[3] He played his first match as a professional on 17 November, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 home draw against Airdrie United FC.
In January 2014, after nearly six months without action, Navas moved back to Spain, signing with CD Alcoyano in Segunda División B.