Rafael Mosquera
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.jpg) Mosquera with the New York Red Bulls in 2026 | |||
| 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 | Left winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | New York Red Bulls | ||
| Number | 79 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Plaza Amador | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021– | Plaza Amador | 25 | (1) |
| 2023–2025 | → New York Red Bulls II (loan) | 46 | (10) |
| 2025– | New York Red Bulls | 2 | (0) |
| 2025– | New York Red Bulls II | 9 | (7) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Panama U20 | 13 | (3) |
| 2023– | Panama U23 | 6 | (0) |
| 2025– | Panama | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:42, 16 March 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 21:42, 3 October 2025 (UTC) | |||
Rafael Antonio Mosquera Díaz (born 24 May 2005) is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Major League Soccer club New York Red Bulls.
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. On 8 November 2025, Mosquera scored two goals to help New York to a 3-3 tie in regulation against Colorado Rapids 2, a match New York would win 4-3, in a penalty shootout at Sports Illustrated Stadium to claim club’s first MLS NEXT Pro Cup title. Mosquera was named MVP for his performance.[10]
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.[11]
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.[12]
On 4 February 2025, Mosquera along with teammate Aimar Modelo were called up to the Panama senior team ahead of a friendly against Chile.[13]