Moises Caicedo is a bruising defensive midfielder, and is one of the best at timing tackles in world.
Caicedo is the definition of a midfield anchor. He stabilizes the team while in possession, and protects the back-four from oncoming attacks. Although he does not often find the back of the net, Caicedo is arguably the most important player on the Ecuador National Team.
Caicedo will be a key figure in Ecuador's 2026 World Cup team in North America.
Moises Caicedo Bio
Name | Moises Isaac Caicedo Corozo |
Age | 24 |
Height | 5' 10" |
Birthdate | November 2, 2001 |
Nationality | Ecuador |
Birthplace | Santo Domingo, Ecuador |
Position(s) | Defensive Midfield |
Current Club | Chelsea FC |
Jersey Number | 25 |
Moises Caicedo's Ecuador Career
CAPS: 60
Goals: 3
Assists: 9
Moises Caicedo made his Ecuador debut in 2020 at 18-years-old during the nations World Cup qualification campaign for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Since making his debut, Caicedo has been a key figure in the team and has even captained the team on three occasions.
Caicedo made his World Cup debut in Qatar, playing all 90-minutes of Ecuador's three matches at the 2022 tournament. He also scored one of his three international goals in the teams' 1-2 loss against Senegal.
Caicedo's impact was fully on display during the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament, where Ecuador conceded only five goals in 18 matches and finished second behind 2022 World Cup winners Argentina.
Read our coverage of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying Results.
Moises Caicedo's Club Career
Moises Caicedo began his club career debut with Independiente in Ecuador's LigaPro Serie A at 17-years-old. After two promising seasons, Caicedo earned himself a move to Brighton in the English Premier League for $33.2 million.
After two more seasons with Brighton, Chelsea came knocking on Brighton's door, and offered a whopping $136.6 million for his signature.
Once at Chelsea, Caicedo has become one of the best defensive midfielders not just in the league, but in the entire world. He has played over 140 matches and counting with Chelsea, and is one of the few players on the team that cannot come off the field no matter who the manager is.
Caicedo's Stats by Club
Appearances | Goals | Assists | |
Independiente (2019-2021) | 31 | 6 | 1 |
Brighton (2021-2023) | 53 | 2 | 3 |
Beerschot VA (Loan) | 14 | 2 | 1 |
Chelsea (2023-Present) | 145 | 8 | 11 |
Trophies Won by Moises Caicedo
Moises Caicedo won the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea in 2024/25, but has also been named player of the season for three different teams (Ecuador, Brighton & Chelsea).
Caicedo's Individual Awards:
Ecuadorian Footballer of the Year (2022)
Brighton & Hove Albion Player of the Season (2022/23)
Chelsea Player of the Season (2024/25)
Chelsea Players' Player of the Season (2024/25)
FIFA Club World Cup Bronze Ball (2025)
Moises Caicedo's Transfer Value
Moises Caicedo's current market value is $130 million as of May 2026. His market value reached its peak of $130 million in October 2025.
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