Gilberto Mora
Full name: Gilberto Rafael Mora Zambrano
Country: Mexico
Date of birth: 14/10/2008 (16 years old)
Place of birth: Tuxtla Gutiérrez (Mexico)
Height: 172cm
Youth career: Club Tijuana
Current club: Club Tijuana
Squad number: 251
Current national team: Mexico U-17
Position: attacking midfielder, winger
Preferred foot: right
Market value (by transfermarkt.de): 1M€
Tournaments participated in: —
Contract until: unknown
Player’s agent: unknown
Transfer rumours: —
Similar type of player: Pablo Aimar
Strengths:
– technique 
– ball control
– passing
– vision
– creativity
– agility
– flair
– pace 
– dribbling
– first touch
– football IQ
To improve:
– lightweight player, he will need to focus on improving his physical development to better compete in duels and withstand the physical demands of higher-level play
– defensive positioning and general reliability against the ball
– finishing and overall ability to operate with his weaker left foot
Style of play:
– advanced playmaker
– quick with a fantastic body balance and changes of pace
– highly technical with a silky touch
– his agility, quick footwork, and close control allow him to operate in tight spaces with ease
– comfortable and skillful under pressure
– likes to play in a free attacking role, orchestrating the play in the final third with creativity and vision
– likes to operate in the left half spaces and make his attacking runs from there
– intelligent player, who constantly finds space between defensive lines, making himself available for passes and contributing to fluid attacking moves
– able to make a difference at any time thanks to his exceptional on-the-ball skills and vision
– mobile and plays with a natural flair, showing confidence and creativity in his movement both on and off the ball
– displays impressive maturity for his age, particularly in his decision-making and understanding of the game
– counter-attacking threat thanks to his speed and movement
– direct and indirect set-piece specialist
Mora enters the penalty area, dribbles past his opponent, and provides an assist with a brilliant backheel pass.
Mora controls the ball, makes a quick decision, and provides an assist with a well-weighted pass.
Mora spots the movement of his teammate and creates a big chance with an intelligent pass.
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He is best suited to playing as:
Attacking midfielder in 4-2-3-1.
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League summary (as of 30 October 2024):
Liga MX Apertura 2024 (ongoing): 7 games/1 goal (Club Tijuana)
Description:
Gilberto Mora, son of former professional footballer Gilberto Mora, is widely regarded as one of Mexico’s most exciting teenage prospects. A product of the Club Tijuana youth academy, he made his professional debut on 19 August 2024 in a 3–1 victory over Santos Laguna. Just two weeks later, Mora scored his first goal, becoming the youngest player ever to find the back of the net in Mexico’s top flight.
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Football Talent Scout potential rating:
9/10 
Player has the potential to become a key player in a top European club.
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