Rafael Mosquera
| 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 (on loan from Plaza Amador) | ||
| Number | 79 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Plaza Amador | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Plaza Amador | 25 | (1) |
| 2023– | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 44 | (10) |
| 2025– | → New York Red Bulls (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Panama U20 | 10 | (3) |
| 2023– | Panama U23 | 6 | (0) |
| 2025– | Panama | 1 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20:08, 18 August 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 6 February 2025 | |||
Rafael Antonio Mosquera Díaz (born 25 May 2005) is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for MLS Next Pro club New York Red Bulls II and Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls.
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]
In 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 2–0 victory against FC Cincinnati 2 at NKU Soccer Stadium, with Mosquera assisting on New Yorks second goal.[6][7] Mosquera scored his first goal for New York on 26 June 2024, in a 4–1 victory over Philadelphia Union II. [8]
On 30 March 2025, Mosquera scored his first goal of the season in a 3–2 victory over local rival New York City FC II.[9] Through 16 league games, Mosquera had accumulated 6 goals and 7 assists during the 2025 season.
New York Red Bulls
On 21 August 2025, it was announced that New York Red Bulls completed the transfer of Mosquera from C.D. Plaza Amador and signed him to a three-and-a-half-year MLS contract.[10]
International career
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.[11]
On 4 February 2025, Mosquera along with teammate Aimar Modelo were called up to the Panama senior team ahead of a friendly against Chile.[12]
Career statistics
- As of match played 12 August 2025[13]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Plaza Amador | 2021 | Liga Panameña de Fútbol | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| 2022 | Liga Panameña de Fútbol | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[a] | 0 | 14 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | Liga Panameña de Fútbol | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 3[a] | 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[b] | 0 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 20 | 4 | |||
| 2025 | MLS Next Pro | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 6 | |||
| Total | 44 | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 46 | 10 | |||
| New York Red Bulls (loan) | 2025 | Major League Soccer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Career total | 70 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 77 | 11 | ||
- ^ a b Appearance(s) in Liga Panameña de Fútbol play-offs
- ^ Appearances in MLS Next Pro play-offs
- ^ Appearance in Leagues Cup
References
- ^ "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 July 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 and Defender Aimar Modelo Called Up to Panama National Team Camp". newyorkredbulls.com. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Defeat NYCFC II 3-2 in First Edition of the 2025 Hudson River Derby". newyorkredbulls.com/2. 30 March 2025. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls Complete Transfer of Panama International Rafael Mosquera from C.D. Plaza Amador". newyorkredbulls.com. 21 August 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "New York Red Bulls II Midfielder Rafael Mosquera and Defender Aimar Modelo Called Up to Panama National Team Camp". newyorkredbulls.com. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ^ "Rafael Mosquera". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 January 2014.