Attacking MidfieldMexico18 years oldPlays for Club Tijuana
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Gilberto Rafael Mora Zambrano, born on 2008-10-14, is a Mexican attacking midfielder at Club Tijuana. He entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the youngest player in the Mexico squad and has since become the focal point of Liga MX attention. The rise has been rapid. From academy graduate to first-team regular, and now to a name tracked across Europe.
He operates in the final third, also used as a central playmaker or left winger. At 168 cm he relies on a low centre of gravity, close control with his right foot and quick changes of direction. Sources highlight dribbling ability and driving runs out wide, plus vision to orchestrate attacks. Technical security is the clear strength. Physical duels and defensive contribution remain areas to develop.
Mora grew up in the city after moving from Tuxtla Gutiérrez as a child and joined the academy at ten. The step from the youth setup to the senior side came in January 2024. Debut in August 2024 against Santos Laguna brought an assist, the third-youngest Liga MX debut. Since then 53 official appearances with 10 goals and two assists, and six goals with one assist in 20 appearances in 2025-26. World Cup exposure accelerated the profile sharply.
The first recorded value was €1m in October 2024, and a year ago it was €4.5m. Interest is broad. Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Chelsea, AC Milan, Manchester United and Arsenal have been linked, with reports of bids around £19m and estimates up to £40m. The contract runs to 2029-06-30, which limits a cut-price move.
Arsenal are reportedly targeting a January move for Club Tijuana attacking midfielder Gilberto Mora, whose contract runs to June 2029. Reports describe the interest as a winter window deal, with some framing it as…
Goal reports that Ajax are considering Club Tijuana's Mexican attacking midfielder, Gilberto Mora. His contract at the Mexican club runs to June 2029.
LatiNation Media reports on 10 April 2026 that Napoli is prepared to trigger Gilberto Mora's $33 million release clause from Club Tijuana, with his listed contract running to June 2029. The report positions him as a…