Fran Navarro, born 3rd of February 1998, is a forward from Spain who primarily plays as a striker and currently graces the pitch for SC Braga in Portugal. Healthily proportioned at 6ft (1.84m) and 12st 1lb (77kg), Navarro wears the number 39 jersey.
As of now, the transfer market values him at a handsome £5m, according to the reputable source, Transfermarkt.
Navarro's football journey has been an interesting one. He joined Valencia in Spain's LaLiga as a trainee in July of 2014. In the summer of 2021, he transferred from Valencia to Gil Vicente in Portugal's Liga Portugal for an undisclosed fee. During his debut season (2021-2022) at Gil Vicente, Navarro delivered sterling performances, making 32 first-team appearances and notching up an impressive tally of 16 goals. His performance improved the following season, evidenced by his 34 appearances and 17 goals.
Navarro's performance caught the attention of Portugal's FC Porto, who secured his transfer for a sum of around £6m in July 2023. But in Porto, Navarro's star seemed to dim slightly as he only made six appearances in the 2023-2024 season and four in the 2024-2025 season. In what seems to be a bid to secure more game time, Navarro transferred on loan to the Greek Super League's Olympiacos in January 2024. He had a decent run there with 16 first-team appearances and five goals.
In July 2024, he was recalled from loan by Porto, where he repeated his previous performance: six matches one season, four the next. Then in January 2025, he moved again on loan to SC Braga in Portugal's Liga Portugal, where he started to find his feet again by securing more pitch time. He made ten appearances and scored four goals in the 2024-2025 season. His current season (2025-2026) at SC Braga is off to a promising start, with five first-team appearances and two goals under his belt so far.
Navarro's move to Braga became permanent in July 2025 when the club paid a fee of around £2.3m to Porto. His season-to-date performance in Braga suggests that this may have been a wise investment. He's also made an impact in the Europa League for his club, scoring a goal in five starts and one substitute appearance in the 2025-2026 qualifiers, and delivering one goal in one substitute appearance in the 2025-2026 Europa League. Navarro's journey is a testament to his dedication and adaptability, carving out a niche for himself in the football scene despite a tour around countries and leagues.
