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.
Club career
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.
In February 2022, Mosquera traveled to Spain to trial with Levante UD. During September 2022, Mosquera had another trial, this time with Brazilian power Grêmio.
On 5 April 2023, Mosquera scored his first goal as a professional in a 1–1 draw with Potros del Este.
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. 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. Mosquera scored his first goal for New York on 26 June 2024, in a 4–1 victory over Philadelphia Union II.
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. 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.
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.
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.
On 4 February 2025, Mosquera along with teammate Aimar Modelo were called up to the Panama senior team ahead of a friendly against Chile.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPlaza Amador2021Liga Panameña de Fútbol30———302022Liga Panameña de Fútbol13000—101402023Liga Panameña de Fútbol9100—30121Total25100—40291New York Red Bulls II (loan)2023 MLS Next Pro8000—201002024MLS Next Pro20400——2042025MLS Next Pro197——442311Total471100—645315New York Red Bulls (loan)2025 Major League Soccer1000—1020New York Red Bulls 2026 Major League Soccer1000—0010Career total741200001148516
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsPanama202510Total10
References
External links
Rafael Mosquera at Major League Soccer