Gilberto Mora is a Mexican professional footballer born on October 14, 2008, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico. He is the son of former Mexican footballer Gilberto Mora. Mora currently plays for Liga MX club Tijuana, primarily as an attacking midfielder or winger.
Becomes youngest player ever to debut in an official match for Mexico
He is the youngest player ever to debut in an official match for the senior Mexican national team, making history at just 16 years and 257 days old when he started against Saudi Arabia in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on June 28, 2025. This broke the previous record held by Carlos Laviada, who debuted at 18 years and 215 days.
Career Overview
Youth Career: Mora joined the youth academy of Club Tijuana, where he was recognized as one of the most outstanding talents in the club’s lower divisions.
Club Debut: He made his senior debut for Tijuana in Liga MX at age 15, becoming one of the youngest players to debut in the league. On August 19, 2024, he assisted in a 3-1 win over Santos Laguna, and on August 31, 2024, he scored his first goal in a 2-1 victory over León, also making him the youngest goal scorer in the Mexican top flight at the time.
Youth International: Mora has represented Mexico at U15, U16, and U17 levels. With the U15 team, he made 16 appearances and scored 9 goals.
Senior National Team: Mora first appeared for the senior team in a friendly against SC Internacional on January 16, 2025, becoming the youngest ever to debut for Mexico at age 16. He was included in the provisional squad lists for the 2025 CONCACAF Nations League Finals and the 2025 Gold Cup.
Summary
Gilberto Mora is a record-breaking young talent who has quickly risen through the ranks of Mexican football. At just 16 years old, he has already made significant impacts at both club and international levels, setting new standards for youth in Mexican football.
