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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Antonio Mosquera Díaz | ||
| Date of birth | 24 May 2005 | ||
| 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) | 9 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Panama U20 | 7 | (1) |
| 2023– | Panama U23 | 3 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 January 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 31 January 2024 | |||
Career edit
C.D. Plaza Amador edit
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 edit
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 edit
Mosquera was featured in Panama's squad at the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, earning 4 caps throughout the tournament. On 8 January 2023, Mosquera was called up by the Panama national under-20 football team to participate in the 2024 UNCAF U-19 Tournament.[8]
Career statistics edit
- As of match played 12 January 2024[9]
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 1 | ||
- ^ Includes Copa Panamá, U.S. Open Cup
References edit
- ^ "Alianza vs Plaza Amador". Soccerway. 8 May 2021.
- ^ "JJuvenil de CD Plaza Amador hará pruebas con el Levante UD de España". futbolcentroamerica.com. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
- ^ "Juvenil de Panamá hará prueba con equipo brasileño". futbolcentroamerica.com. 3 September 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
- ^ "Plaza Amador y Potros del Este se reparten los puntos y empatan 1–1". nfobae.com. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Add Panamanian Midfielder Rafael Mosquera on Loan from C.D. Plaza Amador". newyorkredbulls.com. 22 July 2023. Retrieved 22 Jul 2023.
- ^ "El panameño Rafael Mosquera suma asistencia con el New York Red Bull ll". RPC TV. 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Mosquera debutó a lo grande con el Red Bulls II". COS. 23 July 2023.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Midfielder Rafael Mosquera Called Up to Panama U-20 National Team for Upcoming UNCAF U-19 Tournament". 8 Jan 2024. Retrieved 8 Jan 2024.
- ^ "Rafael Mosquera". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
External links edit
- Rafael Mosquera at Soccerway