"Gil is only 16 and already he is competing with men at the highest level and making an impact for his country,"
"To see a player who grew up here, at our club, at Tijuana, go and perform like that - it's special. It's pride for me personally, pride for the club, and pride for the city."
"He's only 16 but already plays with confidence and personality and is unafraid of the occasion,"
"I believe he can be a key figure for the national team and someone who inspires the next generation."
Gilberto Mora is a 16-year-old Mexican footballer who emerged as a major talent after starting in Mexico's Concacaf Gold Cup final victory over the United States at 16 years and 265 days. He joined Javier Aguirre's side in the quarter-final against Saudi Arabia and remained a key contributor, supplying the crucial pass in the semi-final for Raul Jimenez's winner. Club Tijuana owner Jorge Alberto expressed pride in Mora's rise from Tijuana's youth ranks. Jimenez praised Mora's confidence, personality and potential to inspire future generations. Mora will skip senior friendlies to play in the Under-20 World Cup in Chile as Mexico prepares for the 2026 World Cup.
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