We Need to Talk About Cristhian Mosquera (…and why he’s SCARILY Good Already).

Cristhian Mosquera has made a stellar start to his life as an Arsenal player, and today's video analyses just why the Spanish centre-back has looked so imperious... and why Arsenal have bought a gem.

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I begin with Mosquera's abilities on the ball, looking at his progressive passing and intent in build-up. There are clear parallels with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, with Mosquera already elevating Arsenal's central play alongside Martin Zubimendi and Riccardo Calafiori.

I then provide an analysis of what makes the former Valencia man so brilliant defensively, breaking down his 1v1 play, his speed, anticipation, blocking, and interceptions.

I finish with some tactical forecasts and some further improvements Mosquera could make in order to become elite in the future. This includes Mikel Arteta's own usage of Mosquera, and the tactics and ripple effects of a future as a CCB, or a Ben White hybrid on the left or right.

Arsenal drew 1-1 with Manchester City with thanks to Gabriel Martinelli and Eberechi Eze in their last Premier League game, and will be hoping to defeat Newcastle United on Sunday. Mikel Arteta will hope he has Martin Odegaard back and Bukayo Saka fully fit for the trip, boosting the squad.

Arsenal ran out 0-2 winners away to Port Vale in the league cup, with Mosquera, Max Dowman, Ethan Nwaneri, Ben White, and Leandro Trossard all once again impressing.

Mosquera has been part of an incredible Arsenal defense, with the likes of Gabriel Magalhaes, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Declan Rice all also vital in their defensive displays in 2025/26 so far. After defeating Athletic Club 0-2 in the Champions League group phase's first game, Arsenal will hope to continue their form in Europe, too, with Mosquera a vital member of the squad.

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Cristhian Mosquera is one of many Arsenal signings this summer, joining the Gunners alongside the transfers of Martin Zubimendi, Viktor Gyökeres, Piero Hincapié, Eberechi Eze, Christian Norgaard, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Noni Madueke. Mosquera has the potential to prove one of the best transfers from the summer transfer window, being signed by Andrea Berta for just 13 million pounds from Valencia in La Liga.

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