ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Colorado Rapids.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1362 | 7.18 |
Scout report
Rafael Navarro is a 26-year-old centre-forward at Colorado Rapids, enjoying a standout season — 10 goals and 3 assists in 21 appearances, a Season grade of 54, top 24% of Major League Soccer centre-forwards. On long-term scout potential he's rated 45.4, ranking 40th of 436 in the Major League Soccer. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present (100% of available minutes). He brings 0.62 goal contributions per 90 (0.47 goals, 0.14 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Navarro.
Judged on this season alone, Navarro graded 54 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 45 centre-forwards in the Major League Soccer, on 10 goals and 3 assists in 21 appearances (0.615 involvements per 90).
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 46 → 54). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 45, top 18% of the 45 centre-forwards in the Major League Soccer. At 26 Navarro is in his prime years, and a market index of 14.2 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Navarro is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Colorado Rapids finished 7th of 15 · a mid-table side
10 goals in 21 appearances (0.48 per game) — double figures playing for a mid-table side (7th of 15). He also laid on 3 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 13 goal contributions (0.62 per appearance).
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 100% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Final-third output. 0.62 goal contributions per 90 (0.47 goals, 0.14 assists) — productive for the role.
Watch points
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 45.4, Navarro carries the 8th-highest potential of the centre-forwards in the Major League Soccer (top 18%). In the final third he profiles as a genuine goal threat (0.62 goal contributions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
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Bars = where he ranks among centre-forwards in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.
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