Gilberto Mora's childhood Cruz Azul jersey sparks fan curiosity

Mexican footballer Gilberto Mora, already a star before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is currently the most popular Mexican player. As he captures global attention, content about the 17-year-old is emerging, particularly from his youth career.

A video recently went viral on social media, showing Mora during his childhood days playing in youth categories without belonging to any club. The striking detail was that he was wearing a white Cruz Azul jersey. This led some internet users to believe that the player nicknamed "Morita" had played for the current Liga MX champions.

However, the reality is different. The use of the Cruz Azul uniform was not due to his affiliation with the club. It was common in youth categories, where children often play in schools associated with Mexican football clubs, but this did not mean he was a registered player. The footage shows Gilberto Mora, around 8-9 years old, excelling with extraordinary receptions and a rare ability to dribble and deceive opponents for his age.