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Gilberto Mora, 16, Hits Brace for Xolos as Mexico U-20 Call-Up Is Confirmed

Rising estimates of his market value and reports of European interest trail a player still early in his Liga MX career.

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Gil Mora deslumbra y hace gol a Chivas en el Apertura 2025 (Mexsport)
El joven futbolista mexicano estaría cerca de concretar otro récord en su corta carrera.

Overview

  • The 16-year-old midfielder scored twice on Friday against Chivas, extending a surge to five goals in his last six matches across competitions.
  • Mexico’s youth federation named him to the U-20 group preparing for the World Cup in Chile, with his inclusion announced on August 21.
  • He was part of Mexico’s 2025 Gold Cup-winning squad and is reported as the youngest Mexican to lift an international title in that tournament.
  • Transfermarkt figures cited in recent coverage place his estimated value at about €3 million after rising from €1 million in late 2024.
  • Media highlight the possibility he could be selected for the U-17, U-20 and 2026 senior World Cups, a scenario presented as speculative and dependent on future call-ups.