Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Mexico |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/2008 |
| Age | 17 years |
| Birthplace | Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico |
Latest News about Gilberto Mora
20/06/2026
Mora set up Raúl Jiménez's winning goal in Mexico's 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final against Honduras. Mexico went on to win the tournament, and Mora became the youngest player ever to win a senior international title.
11/06/2026
Gilberto Mora made his FIFA World Cup debut for Mexico against South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, entering as a substitute at 17 years and 240 days old. The appearance made him the youngest Mexican ever to play in a World Cup, breaking Manuel 'Chaquetas' Rosas' 96-year-old record.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Gilberto Rafael Mora Zambrano |
|---|---|
| Main Position | Attacking Midfield |
| Current Club | Club Tijuana |
| National Team | Mexico |
| Notable Record | Youngest player ever to represent Mexico and youngest Mexican at a FIFA World Cup |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.60 m |
|---|---|
| Foot | Left |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Football (avoids video games) |
|---|---|
| Aura | Known for having a 'special aura' on the pitch |
Family
| Father | Former footballer (also a midfielder and left-footed) |
|---|---|
| Relation to Father | Shares same playing style and position |
Career
| Debut | Liga MX debut on 19/08/2024 |
|---|---|
| National Team Debut | 16 years, 257 days |
| World Cup Debut | 17 years, 240 days (2026 FIFA World Cup, Estadio Azteca) |
| World Cup Record | Youngest Mexican at a World Cup; broke Manuel 'Chaquetas' Rosas' 96-year-old record |
| Stats | 53 appearances, 10 goals, 2 assists in Liga MX and Leagues Cup |
| Achievements | Youngest player to win a senior international title; assist for Raúl Jiménez vs Honduras in the 2025 Gold Cup semi-final; Mexico won the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Left-footed attacking midfielder |
|---|---|
| Reception | Thunderous crowd reception at World Cup debut |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Youngest player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup | |
| 2. Could become the second-youngest goalscorer in World Cup history if he scores | |
| 3. Only the sixth-youngest player ever in World Cup history (after Pelé, Salomón Olembe, Femi Opabunmi, Samuel Eto'o, Norman Whiteside) | |
| 4. Cannot be registered by European clubs for official competitions until turning 18 in October 2026 |