Mayer Gil

Mayer Andrés Gil Hurtado (born 7 September 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Alianza Petrolera. Born in Colombia, he represents the El Salvador national team.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gil and the second or maternal family name is Hurtado.
Mayer Gil
Personal information
Full name Mayer Andrés Gil Hurtado
Date of birth (2003-09-07) 7 September 2003
Place of birth Yopal, Colombia
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Alianza Petrolera
Number 26
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020–2021 FAS 6 (0)
2021 Atlético Marte 3 (0)
2022– Alianza Petrolera 6 (2)
International career‡
2022 El Salvador U20 4 (3)
2022- El Salvador 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 March 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 March 2023

Club career

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 March 10, 2023 where he came on as a substitute and went on to score twice in a 3-2 win over Deportivo Pasto.[1]

International career

Mayer Gil was eligible to represent Colombia, where he was born, and El Salvador through naturalization.

He was called up for El Salvador U20 for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, where he scored 3 goals in 4 appearances.

He made his senior debut for El Salvador on November 16, 2022 against Nicaragua as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly loss. His debut in a competitive match came against the United States on March 27, 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, as well as the brother of both Cristian Gil Jr. and Brayan Gil.[2]


Career statistics

Club
As of 28 March 2023.[3]
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
FAS 2019–20 La Liga Mayor 2000–0020
FAS 2020-21 La Liga Mayor 4000–0040
Atlético Marte 2020-21 La Liga Mayor 3000–0030
Alianza Petrolera 2022 Categoría Primera A 1000–0010
Alianza Petrolera 2023 Categoría Primera A 3210–0042
Career total 132100000142
Notes

    International
    As of match played 27 March 2023.[4]


    National teamYearAppsGoals
    El Salvador 202310
    Total10

    References
    1. Benitez, Jorge. "Doblete de golazos de Mayer Gil en Alianza Petrolera: una chilena y una volea del atacante salvadoreño" (in Spanish). El Grafico.
    2. Gutierrez, Omar (22 January 2022). "Cristian Gil: "Espero ayudar a mi hermano (Brayan) a venir a El Salvador"" [Cristian Gil: "I hope to help my brother (Brayan) to come to El Salvador"]. diario.elmundo.sv (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 March 2022.
    3. Mayer Gil at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
    4. Mayer Gil at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
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