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Rafael Mosquera

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Rafael Mosquera
Personal information
Full name Rafael Antonio Mosquera Díaz
Date of birth (2005-05-24) 24 May 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Panama City, Panama
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Left winger
Team information
Current team
New York Red Bulls II (loan)
Number 79
Youth career
C.D. Plaza Amador
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– C.D. Plaza Amador 25 (1)
2023–New York Red Bulls II (loan) 21 (2)
International career
2022– Panama U20 7 (1)
2023– Panama U23 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 January 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 January 2024

Rafael Antonio Mosquera Díaz (born 25 May 2005) is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for New York Red Bulls II of MLS Next Pro, on loan from C.D. Plaza Amador.

Career

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C.D. Plaza Amador

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Born in Panama, Mosquera began his career with Panamanian club C.D. Plaza Amador. He graduated from Plaza Amador's youth setup, and made his senior debut during the 2021 season. On 8 May 2021, Mosquera made his league debut in a 2–0 loss against Alianza F.C. at Estadio Javier Cruz.[1]

During February 2022, Mosquera traveled to Spain to trial with Levante UD.[2] During September 2022, Mosquera had another trial, this time with Brazilian power Grêmio.[3]

On 5 April 2023, Mosquera scored his first goal as a professional in a 1–1 draw with Potros del Este.[4]

Loan to New York Red Bulls II

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On 22 July 2023, it was announced that Mosquera was loaned to Red Bulls II for the remainder of the 2023 season, their first in MLS Next Pro.[5] He made his debut for the club on 22 July in a 0–2 victory against FC Cincinnati 2 at NKU Soccer Stadium, with Mosquera assisting on New Yorks second goal.[6][7]

International

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Mosquera was featured in Panama U20's squad at the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, earning 4 caps throughout the tournament. On 8 January 2023, Mosquera was called up by Panama U20 to participate in the 2024 UNCAF U-19 Tournament.[8]

Career statistics

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As of match played 12 January 2024[9]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup [a] League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Plaza Amador 2021 Liga Panameña de Fútbol 3 0 3 0
2022 13 0 0 0 1 0 14 0
2023 9 1 0 0 3 0 12 1
Total 25 1 0 0 4 0 29 1
New York Red Bulls II (loan) 2023 MLS Next Pro 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 0
2024 13 2 0 0 0 0 13 2
Total 21 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 23 2
Career total 46 3 0 0 6 0 0 0 52 3

References

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  1. ^ "Alianza vs Plaza Amador". Soccerway. 8 May 2021.
  2. ^ "JJuvenil de CD Plaza Amador hará pruebas con el Levante UD de España". futbolcentroamerica.com. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Juvenil de Panamá hará prueba con equipo brasileño". futbolcentroamerica.com. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
  4. ^ "Plaza Amador y Potros del Este se reparten los puntos y empatan 1–1". nfobae.com. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
  5. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Add Panamanian Midfielder Rafael Mosquera on Loan from C.D. Plaza Amador". newyorkredbulls.com. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  6. ^ "El panameño Rafael Mosquera suma asistencia con el New York Red Bull ll". RPC TV. 23 July 2023.
  7. ^ "Mosquera debutó a lo grande con el Red Bulls II". COS. 23 July 2023.
  8. ^ "New York Red Bulls II Midfielder Rafael Mosquera Called Up to Panama U-20 National Team for Upcoming UNCAF U-19 Tournament". 8 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Rafael Mosquera". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
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