Keylor Navas
Costa Rican football goalkeeper
A professional football goalkeeper, celebrated for excellence in goalkeeping. Started playing for Deportivo Saprissa and gained recognition for performances in domestic competitions. Transferred to Europe, where played for Levante UD before joining Real Madrid. At Real Madrid, achieved significant success and won three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles from 2016 to 2018. Represented Costa Rica in multiple international tournaments, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where the team reached the quarterfinals.
Winning UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid
Reaching quarterfinals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup
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Sculptor focused on contemporary art
Born
December 15th, 1943 82 years ago
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Maltese painter of religious themes
Born
December 15th, 1710 315 years ago
Died
1773 253 years ago — 63 years old
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Baseball umpire and former player
Born
December 15th, 1976 49 years ago
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Theoretical physicist specializing in supersymmetry
Born
December 15th, 1950 75 years ago
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Brazilian lawyer and politician, Governor
Born
December 15th, 1916 109 years ago
Died
August 13th, 2005 20 years ago — 88 years old
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Singer and songwriter with chart hits
Born
December 15th, 1996 29 years ago
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