Gilberto Rafael Mora Zambrano (Tuxtla Gutiérrez, 14-10-2008) It is the new ‘Golden Boy’ of Mexican football. Literal. THE 'CHAMACO' (child) of Tijuana It has erected in a key piece so that Mexico had wonThe Gold Cup before the USA
‘Morita’, As they call him, he started and unseated the precocity records of Pelé (17 years and 249 days) y Lamine Yamal (17 years and 1 day) To become the player younger (16 years and 265 days) to dispute the grand final of a Selections tournament.
It is not the first plusmarca of precocity that beats. It is the player younger to debut with Mexico (16 years and 257 days) and in Give assistance in the Gold Cup (16 years and 261 days). On August 19, 2024, a year ago, With 15 years, 10 months and five daysalready entered the particular 'Book Guinness' of the MX League like him third youngest debutant (15 years, 10 months and five days). They only exceed him Víctor Mañón (15 years, seven months and three days) y Martín Galván (15 years, eight months and 26 days).
As if that were not enough, at its premiere -Hor Child Prodigio Efraín Álvarez replied- He left Jaime Álvarez in the final 3-1 on Santos Laguna. It is also The youngest to score in the Aztec championship: He scored with 15 years, 10 months and 17 days In the 2-1 victory over León.
“Physically it is still a child, but it doesn't hide”
Javier Aguirreas our partner Juan Castro details, he went to see a Pumas-Xolos With the dorsal 251 behind the back And it was pledged with this offensive midfielder … Despite his scarce 168 centimeters high “It is very located, assumes its role, It has no roof. He is a kid with 16 years who debuted with the national team and did not disregard. I hope you continue in that great progression. Train with a force and a desire that infects, ”he says 'The Basque'.
It has no roof. He is a kid with 16 years who debuted with the national team and did not disregard
“Physically it is still a child, but it doesn't hideit is not his greatest virtue to go to the clash melee and yet he understands what it is, ”he insists Javier Aguirre.
A vision that shares Juan Carlos Osorio. The former select of Mexico was the one who made him debut with Tijuana: “Gilberto has a natural talent. Understand the game from anticipation and execute it very well. Despite his physiological vulnerability, he knows how to play very well with the ball and without it. Precisely avoids the rival's blow because he anticipates and this occurs from Understand the game better than others. “
Gilberto has a natural talent. Despite his physiological vulnerability, he knows how to play very well with the ball and without it
“He always goes to practice after training and We bet you to hit the post, at the angle and always beat us. That is why we say that we must no longer bet on him, and he comes to look for us, Because it has a lot of talent and leadershiphis companions follow him. In school it is the same, it has good grades and goes in high school, ”he adds Ignacio Ruvalcabain charge of the basic forces of the 'Xolos'.
Osorio emphasizes precisely the work of his parents. Caste comes to the greyhound. Your parent, Gilberto Mora Olayohe was also a footballer. Passed through Toluca, Jaguares and Puebla and now Train the youth (Sub 17) of Tijuana.
“He is a well -trained boy, his parents have done a great job. It seems to me that in two years he will reach his climax as a footballer. In Tijuana I was subject to a work of nutrition and strengthening because it is a preteen, but He will capitalize until he has a footballer with the ability to compete internationally”, Osorio insists.
It seems to me that in two years he will reach his climax as a footballer
Madrid fan, intended by Barcelona
GILBERTO MORA, WHICH Two goals y an assistance in 30 parties With Tijuana encloses a secret that reveals Ruvalcaba: “He has a dream, which is playing in Real Madrid, but he has his feet on the ground. He loves Madrid and always sees his games, surely he looks playing there. I think he has quality to play in Europe. “
He has a dream, which is to play at Real Madrid, but he has his feet on the ground
Paradoxically, It has been linked to Barcelona. According to 'Tudn', he received a formal offer to travel to the city and Exercise with the lower categories of the Barca team.
Rubalcava, however, resists you lose so soon: “Hopefully and he continue with us this year, and then you can go. I see it this year playing for Xolos and in the World Cup jump for Europe. “
How does Gilberto Mora play?
We talk about a versatile footballer, since he can act in many positions of the attack front. Thanks to your good last passhe has acted as a medium, central midfielder, extreme and, even, as 'false 9'. In any case, You feel comfortable falling to bandespecially to the left side, close to the vertex of the rival area.
Gilberto Mora's heat map.
Mora stands out in the creation of offensive opportunities, with an average of 15.45 successful shares for 90 minutes. Has ability to dribble, making 3.55 per meeting, of which more than half serve to get out of the rival. On the other hand, its success rate in passes is striking, reaching 87.21% of successful passesincreased that percentage in short and medium passes. His ability to progress with the ball is reflected in his Four progressive passes for 90 minutes.
Gilberto Mora's performance chart.
It is also an important asset to generate goal plays, although its conversion is 6.7%. That is, he believes, but he is not a scorer. 'Data MB' placed him as the second player Sub 18 with more progressive conductions -So more than 10 meters to the rival area. He added 78. He only surpassed him … Lamine Yamal. Improving their conversion of shots and assists could enhance their offensive impact. It is young.
At the defensive level, although its main approach is offensivemanages to recover 3.36 balls per game, showing good capacity in this regard. It also has the ideal intelligence to interrupt opponent plays, As their 1.44 interceptions per party demonstrate.
