Rafael Mosquera

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Mosquera and the second or maternal family name is Díaz.
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) 28 (4)
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

C.D. Plaza Amador

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

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

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

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 20 4 0 0 0 0 — 20 4
Total 28 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 30 4
Career total 53 5 0 0 6 0 0 0 59 5
  1. ^ Includes Copa Panamá, U.S. Open Cup

References

  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.