Gualberto Mojica

Gualberto Mojica Olmos (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡwalˈβeɾto moˈxika], born 7 October 1984) is a Bolivian former footballer and a manager.[1][2]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Mojica and the second or maternal family name is Olmos.
Gualberto Mojica
Personal information
Full name Gualberto Mojica Olmos
Date of birth (1984-10-07) 7 October 1984
Place of birth Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Youth career
1993–2001 Tahuichi Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2001–2003 Jorge Wilstermann 75 (10)
2004–2006 Blooming 101 (31)
2006–2007 CFR Cluj 11 (0)
2007 Paços Ferreira 4 (0)
2008–2010 Blooming 63 (9)
2009 → Oriente Petrolero (loan) 27 (3)
2011–2013 Oriente Petrolero 52 (24)
2013 Petrolul Ploiești 13 (2)
2013 Chongqing Lifan 10 (1)
2014–2015 Oriente Petrolero 57 (16)
2015–2016 Hajer Club 7 (0)
2016–2017 Oriente Petrolero 31 (2)
2017–2019 Guabirá Montero 79 (17)
Total 529 (115)
National team‡
2004 Bolivia U23 4 (2)
2003–2014 Bolivia 31 (3)
Teams managed
2019 Guabirá Montero
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 October 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 8 July 2016

Club career

Mojica was one of the most promising prospects of the largely awarded Tahuichi Academy's class of '84. After an impressive performance in the Gothia Cup, winning the title with Tahuichi in 2001, he awoke the interest of Wilstermann, club for which he later signed in May 2001. After two years playing in Cochabamba, he was transferred to Blooming where his career took off.

At Blooming he soon became the team captain and one of the most notable players in the Bolivian League. In 2005, Mojica had a remarkable season; his great performances helped the team win its fourth national championship.

Following his successful spell with Blooming, he transferred to Romanian club CFR Cluj before moving to Portuguese side F.C. Paços de Ferreira not long after. From the beginning he struggled to gain a consistent first-team place, making only 15 league appearances combined during his European journey.

After a disappointing season overseas, he returned to Bolivia on January 2008, and again, signed with Blooming for a year. When the contract expired, Mojica demanded a considerable raise of salary and the club decided to dispense with his services. Thus, Mojica signed with local rival team Oriente Petrolero in January 2009. After a year with Oriente, Mojica returned to Blooming for his third stint.

In February 2013, Mojica returned to Romania, where he signed a contract for one-and-a-half year with Petrolul Ploiești.[3]

On 4 July 2013, he moved to China and signed a contract with China League One side Chongqing Lifan.[4]

International career

Mojica was the captain of the Bolivian Under-23 national team. In addition, he has been capped for the senior Bolivian national team on 31 occasions.[5] He represented his country in 10 FIFA World Cup qualification matches.[6]

Honours
Blooming
Petrolul Ploiesti

References
  1. Gualberto Mojica at National-Football-Teams.com
  2. Gualberto Mojica at Soccerway
  3. "Gualberto Mojica, ultimul venit în tabăra "lupilor"". FC Petrolul Ploiești. 17 February 2013. Archived from the original on 20 February 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  4. "力帆新援莫吉卡放豪言:我就是来帮球队冲超的！". sina.com. 5 July 2013. Archived from the original on 17 July 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  5. Appearances for Bolivia National Team Archived 11 June 2009 at WebCite - RSSSF
  6. Gualberto Mojica – FIFA competition record
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