
Today's youngsters are growing taller and maturing earlier; many footballers under 18 have already played for their national teams, with market values reaching several million euros, attracting interest from Europe’s top five league powerhouses. This time the spotlight is on Mexico’s 16-year-old prodigyGilberto Mora.

The group stage of the U-20 World Cup has concluded, with Mexico’s 16-year-old midfield talent Gilberto Mora starting all three matches and contributing to goals in every game,creating 4 goal involvements in 3 matches by scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist, helping Mexico U-20 advance to the knockout stage undefeated (1 win, 2 draws)..

At just 16, Gilberto Mora is already a key player for Tijuana in the Mexican top division, with a Transfermarkt valuation reaching 4.5 million euros. He has also made 3 appearances for the senior Mexican national team, including as a starter in the Gold Cup, where he helped secure the championship. At 16, Mora is truly a mature and exceptional talent.

Gilberto Mora’s outstanding skills have attracted attention from several European giants, including Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Barcelona. Now Manchester United has joined the chase. His future looks extremely promising, but for a young player, joining a top European club as a first step can be risky. Playing time is crucial, so choosing the right path is very important.