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
Mora provided a crucial assist for Raúl Jiménez in the semi-final against Honduras, helping Mexico secure a victory that led to them winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy. This achievement made him the youngest player ever to win a senior international title, surpassing Spain's Lamine Yamal, and cemented his status as the youngest player to represent Mexico's national team.
Gilberto Mora became the youngest Mexican ever to play at a FIFA World Cup on June 11, 2026, during the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. At 17 years and 240 days, he broke a 96-year-old record held by Manuel 'Chaquetas' Rosas, entering the match in the 65th minute to a thunderous reception from the crowd, which included boxing star Canelo Alvarez.
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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) |
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| 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 shortly before turning 16 |
|---|---|
| National Team Debut | 16 years, 3 months, 2 days (youngest for Mexico) |
| 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 semi-final); Mexico won the 2026 World Cup trophy |
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 |