| Name | Christian Mosquera |
|---|---|
| Squad number | 3 |
| Date of Birth: | June 27, 2004 |
| Place of birth | Alicante, Spain |
| Signed for Arsenal: | July 24, 2025 |
| Signed from: | Valencia |
| ARSENAL DEBUT | v Leeds United (H), Premier League, August 23, 2025 |
The 21-year-old defender arrived from Valencia in July 2025, where he made 90 appearances in all competitions.
Cristhian was with Valencia’s academy from the age of 12, progressing through the youth ranks before making his first-team debut in the Copa del Rey as a 17-year-old in January 2022. His first LaLiga appearance came just days later, starting at the Mestalla in a 1-1 draw against Sevilla.
Ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, Cristhian was officially promoted to Valencia’s first-team squad, soon becoming an integral part of the club’s defence. Last season saw Cristhian start 37 of the 38 La Liga matches in the campaign, playing every minute during his appearances.
Born in Spain and also eligible to play for Colombia, Cristhian has made 34 appearances at youth level for Spain between under-15 and under-21 levels. He was also a member of the gold medal-winning squad at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with Spain defeating hosts France 5-3 in the final.
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