Kai Mauro

Kai Julián Mauro is a Gibraltarian footballer who currently plays as a defender for Cádiz C and the Gibraltar national football team.

Club career

After starting his career in Gibraltar with Lincoln Red Imps, Mauro moved across the border in 2020 to join Atlético Zabal, part of the youth system at Real Balompédica Linense. After short spells at Algeciras and back at Atlético Zabal, Mauro joined the academy of Cádiz in June 2024. His performances led to him being promoted to the senior C team midway through the season, making his debut in the División de Honor Andaluza on 26 January 2025 against Castilleja, replacing compatriot Joachim Ostheider.

International career

Mauro has played for Gibraltar at all age groups from under-15 to under-21 level. He received his first senior callup in March 2024 against Lithuania, but did not play. He made his debut on 25 March 2025 against Czechia.