Gilberto Mora Makes History: Becomes the Highest-Valued Mexican Player in Liga MX

Xolos' wonderkid reaches a 10 million euro valuation according to Transfermarkt

The close of 2025 has brought unprecedented news for Mexican football. Gilberto Mora, the crown jewel of Club Tijuana, has established himself as the Mexican footballer with the highest market value in Liga MX. According to the latest update from the specialized portal Transfermarkt, released this December 29th, the attacking midfielder reached a valuation of 10 million euros, leading the national ranking and tying at the top of the league with Frenchman Allan Saint-Maximin

At just 17 years old, 'Morita' has enjoyed a meteoric rise. At the start of the 2025 Apertura tournament, his value was barely near one million euros; however, his consolidation in the Xolos first team and his standout performances with the Mexican National Team—both with the senior squad under Javier Aguirre and at the U-20 World Cup in Chile—tripled his valuation by 250% in a matter of months.

A Talent Eyeing Europe

Mora’s breakthrough has not only impacted the numbers but has also sparked international interest. Throughout the semester, the Tijuana academy product recorded 7 goals and one assist in 17 official matches, extraordinary figures for a player of his age. His ability to pull the strings in midfield and his maturity in front of goal have awakened the interest of European giants such as FC Barcelona, Arsenal, and Manchester City, who are already closely monitoring his progress for a potential move once he turns 18 in 2026.

This milestone places him above established players such as Marcel Ruiz (€9M), Alexis Vega (€9M), and Érick Lira (€9M). With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Gilberto Mora represents not only the present of Tijuana but the hope of a new generation seeking to restore Mexican football's prominence on the international stage.