Mayer Andrés Gil Hurtado (born 7 September 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Categoría Primera A club Alianza. Born in Colombia, he represents El Salvador at international level.
Club career
FAS
Gil started his career with FAS.
Alianza Petrolera He made his debut for Alianza Petrolera as a substitute against Millonarios during the 2022 season in a 4–2 loss. Gil scored his first league goals for Alianza Petrolera on 10 March 2023 where he came on as a substitute and went on to score twice in a 3–2 win over Deportivo Pasto. On 19 May 2023, Mayer Gil signed a new 3-year contract extension with the club.
International career Mayer Gil was eligible to represent Colombia, where he was born, and El Salvador through naturalization.
He previously was called up for El Salvador U20. He played for them during the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.
He made his senior debut for El Salvador on 16 November 2022 against Nicaragua as a substitute in a 1–0 friendly loss. His debut in a competitive match came against the United States on 27 March 2023 as a substitute during the CONCACAF Nations League in a 1–0 loss.
Personal life Hailing from a footballing family, Mayer is the son of former Colombian footballer Cristian Gil, who named Mayer after his friend Mayer Candelo.
Mayer is also the brother of both Cristian Gil Jr. and Brayan Gil.
Career statistics
Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsFAS2019–20La Liga Mayor2000–0020FAS2020–21La Liga Mayor4000–0040Atlético Marte 2020–21La Liga Mayor3000–0030Alianza Petrolera2022Categoría Primera A1000–0010Alianza Petrolera2023Categoría Primera A3210–0042 Career total132100000142 Notes
International
National teamYearAppsGoalsEl Salvador2022102023121202410Total141
International goals Scores and results list El Salvador's goal tally first.
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1. 4 July 2023 Shell Energy Stadium, Houston, United States 2–2 2–2 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup
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