Gilberto Mora

MEX

• #19 • Attacking Midfielder

Gilberto Mora

MEX

• #19 • Attacking Midfielder

Position

Role

Shadow Striker

Birthdate (Age)

Oct 14, 2008 (17)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'6"

Weight

137 lb

National Team

Mexico

Ranking

49thout of 162

Overall Grade74.633rd/162

Impact score2.9101st/162

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Timeline

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Grades

Key Grades

This season

Overall

33rd/162 MID

74.6

Passing

75th/161 MID

66.2

Pressured Passing

69th/161 MID

66.4

Dribbling

N/A

Ball Carrying

45th/87 MID

Shooting

N/A

Overall Grades by game

This season

Metrics

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Appearances

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Matches

News

Jun 24, 2026

Starts against Czechia

Mora generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Czechia.

Analysis: Mora would earn his first World Cup start Wednesday and didn't disappoint despite not earning a goal or an assist, clearly an influential piece in the midfield. He would make a beautiful pass that would nearly earn him an assist, although it would take a ricochet and be credited to the teammate who couldn't initially finish. This is a bright outlook for the midfielder as he shapes his national team career, clearly a player Mexican fans can be excited for moving forward.

May 28, 2026

Should see minutes in midfield role

Mora is a member of Mexico's roster who has generated big expectations as a talented young player, pushing for a significant role in the top international competition.

Analysis: Mora is currently the brightest prospect in Mexican football. Despite being only 17 years old, the Tijuana midfielder is already viewed as a legitimate contender for minutes alongside players such as Alvaro Fidalgo, Obed Vargas and Brian Gutierrez thanks to his advanced technical ability and attacking versatility. Mora quickly made an impression with the senior national team during the decisive stages of the 2025 Gold Cup, finishing that tournament as a starter and recording one assist in three matches, before dominating at the Under-20 World Cup with three goals and two assists in five appearances. Mora's diverse skill set allows him to impact games both as a creator and in the opposition box, while also offering a valuable option for set-piece duties. He dealt with a pubalgia issue early in the year but regained form in the final four weeks of the 2025/26 season.