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Mora with the Portland Timbers in 2021
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Felipe Andrés Mora Aliaga | ||
| Date of birth | August 2, 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Santiago, Chile | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Portland Timbers | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2013 | Audax Italiano | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2011–2016 | Audax Italiano | 121 | (33) |
| 2012–2014 | Audax Italiano B | 5 | (4) |
| 2016–2017 | Universidad de Chile | 26 | (18) |
| 2017–2018 | Cruz Azul | 33 | (12) |
| 2018 | → UNAM (loan) | 37 | (14) |
| 2019–2021 | UNAM | 14 | (1) |
| 2020 | → Portland Timbers (loan) | 19 | (7) |
| 2021– | Portland Timbers | 85 | (34) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2013 | Chile U20 | 9 | (2) |
| 2017– | Chile | 11 | (1) |
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Felipe Andrés Mora Aliaga (born on August 2, 1993) is a professional football player from Chile. He plays as a striker for the Major League Soccer team Portland Timbers. He also plays for the Chile national team.
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Felipe Mora's Football Journey
Felipe Mora started his football career playing for youth teams. He later became a professional player, known for scoring many goals.
Playing for Clubs
Felipe Mora began his professional journey with Audax Italiano in Chile. He played there from 2011 to 2016. After that, he joined Universidad de Chile for a season, where he scored 18 goals in 26 games.
He then moved to Mexico, playing for Cruz Azul and UNAM. In 2020, he joined Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States, first on loan and then permanently. He has been a key player for the Timbers, scoring many important goals.
Playing for Chile
Felipe Mora has also represented his home country, Chile, in international football.
Youth Teams
He was part of the Chile national under-20 football team. In 2013, he played in the 2013 South American Youth Championship, where he scored a goal against Ecuador. His team then qualified for the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey. There, he scored another goal against Iraq during the group stage.
Senior National Team
Felipe Mora made his first appearance for the senior Chilean team on May 31, 2018. He played in a friendly match against Romania. On October 15, 2019, he scored his very first goal for the national team in a friendly game against Guinea, helping Chile win 3–2.
International Goals
Here's a look at Felipe Mora's appearances and goals for the Chilean national team:
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 11 | 1 | |
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 15 October 2019 | Estadio José Rico Pérez, Alicante, Spain |  Guinea |
2–1 | 3–2 | Friendly |
Awards and Achievements
Felipe Mora has won several awards and championships throughout his career:
Team Awards
- Universidad de Chile:
- Primera División de Chile: 2017-C (This is a major league title in Chile)
- Portland Timbers:
- MLS is Back Tournament: 2020 (A special tournament won by MLS teams)
Individual Awards
- Top Scorer: He was the top goal scorer in the Primera División de Chile in 2017-C, scoring 13 goals.
- MLS Team of the Matchday: He has been recognized multiple times for his great performance in specific games, being named to the "Team of the Matchday" in 2023 and 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Felipe Mora para niños
