At just 17 years old, Gilberto Mora continues to break barriers in Mexican soccer; following his outstanding performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Tijuana Xolos midfielder officially became the Mexican soccer player with the highest market value, according to the latest update from the specialized website Transfermarkt.
The young talent’s market value reached $28.5 million, a significant increase from the $11.5 million he was valued at before the World Cup. The increase reflects the impact of his performance during the tournament and confirms that he is one of the most promising prospects in Mexican soccer.
Borussia Dortmund is keeping a close eye on him
Gilberto Mora’s performance did not go unnoticed in Europe.
Legendary former German soccer player Lothar Matthäus, a World Cup champion in Italy in 1990, stated in his column for the newspaper BILD that Borussia Dortmund is keeping a close eye on the Mexican player.
And several European clubs already have him on their radar.
“Mora, the 17-year-old Mexican, played in five or six matches in this World Cup.”
“At just 17 years old, he is Mexico’s rising star and is already on the radar of many European clubs.”
“I’ve also heard that Borussia Dortmund has already begun to show some interest in him,” Matthäus wrote.
Although there has been no official announcement so far regarding an offer or negotiations, the former German international’s comments are fueling expectations that the young player might make the leap to European soccer in the future.
(Filed under: Gilberto Mora Breaks Transfermarkt Records in 2026).
Transfermarkt also recognizes Alvarado and Lira
Gilberto Mora made his professional debut with Xolos de Tijuana in August 2024, thanks to the confidence placed in him by then-coach Juan Carlos Osorio.
From his very first games, he stood out for his maturity on the field, his vision, and his ability to compete despite his young age.
These qualities ultimately established him as one of Mexico’s leading figures during the World Cup.
The Transfermarkt update also brought good news for other members of the Mexican national team.
Roberto “Piojo” Alvarado increased his market value from $8.5 million to $11.5 million, reaching the highest valuation of his entire career.
For his part, Erik Lira, one of the Mexican national team’s most consistent players during the World Cup, saw his value rise from $13.7 million to $16 million.
While he continues to be buzzy about European soccer clubs (Filed under: Gilberto Mora breaks Transfermarkt in 2026).
He reached a valuation of $28.5 million
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Mora Leads the Liga MX Standings
With these changes, Liga MX also updated its list of the most valuable players.
Six of the top ten spots are held by Mexican players.
Gilberto Mora leads the standings, followed by Armando “Hormiga” González, Erik Lira, Roberto Alvarado, and the Mexican-American Alejandro Zendejas.
The first foreign player on the list is Juan Brunetta of Argentina, a midfielder for Tigres.
Mora’s new valuation does not constitute a signing nor does it guarantee a transfer.
But it does confirm the tremendous growth of the young Mexican player and the international interest he has sparked following the 2026 World Cup (Filed under: Gilberto Mora breaks Transfermarkt records in 2026).
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