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Moisés Caicedo

Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo (born 2 November 2001) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the Ecuador national team. Often considered one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, Caicedo is known for his passing and interceptions. Caicedo began his career at Independiente del Valle. In February 2021, he joined Brighton & Hove Albion for an undisclosed fee, and broke into the first team following a loan to Beerschot in the Belgian Pro League. In August 2023, he joined Chelsea for a reported fee of £100 million, winning the UEFA Conference League in 2024–25. A full international with over 50 caps for Ecuador since 2020, Caicedo was selected in the nation's squads for two Copa América tournaments and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Infobox

Full name
Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo
Date of birth
(2001-11-02) 2 November 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth
Santo Domingo, Ecuador
Height
1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)
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Current team
Chelsea
Number
25
2007–2014
Mujer Trabajadora
2015–2016
Colorados Jaipadida
2016–2019
Independiente del Valle
Years
Team
2019–2021
Independiente del Valle
2021–2023
Brighton & Hove Albion
2021–2022
→ Beerschot (loan)
2023–
Chelsea
2020–
Ecuador

Tables

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition · Career statistics › Club
Division
Division
Club
Division
Season
Apps
League
Goals
League
Apps
League
Goals
National cup
Apps
National cup
Goals
League cup
Apps
League cup
Goals
Continental
Apps
Continental
Goals
Other
Apps
Other
Goals
Independiente del Valle
Independiente del Valle
Club
Independiente del Valle
Season
2019
League
Ecuadorian Serie A
League
3
League
0
National cup
0
National cup
0
League cup
—
League cup
—
Continental
—
Continental
3
Other
0
2020
2020
Club
2020
Season
Ecuadorian Serie A
League
22
League
4
League
0
National cup
0
National cup
—
League cup
6
League cup
2
Continental
—
Continental
28
Other
6
Total
Total
Club
Total
Season
25
League
4
League
0
League
0
National cup
—
National cup
6
League cup
2
League cup
—
Continental
31
Continental
6
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion
Club
Brighton & Hove Albion
Season
2020–21
League
Premier League
League
0
League
0
National cup
0
National cup
0
League cup
—
League cup
—
Continental
—
Continental
0
Other
0
2021–22
2021–22
Club
2021–22
Season
Premier League
League
8
League
1
League
1
National cup
0
National cup
1
League cup
0
League cup
—
Continental
—
Continental
10
Other
1
2022–23
2022–23
Club
2022–23
Season
Premier League
League
37
League
1
League
4
National cup
0
National cup
2
League cup
0
League cup
—
Continental
—
Continental
43
Other
1
Total
Total
Club
Total
Season
45
League
2
League
5
League
0
National cup
3
National cup
0
League cup
—
League cup
—
Continental
53
Continental
2
Beerschot (loan)
Beerschot (loan)
Club
Beerschot (loan)
Season
2021–22
League
Belgian Pro League
League
12
League
1
National cup
2
National cup
1
League cup
—
League cup
—
Continental
—
Continental
14
Other
2
Chelsea
Chelsea
Club
Chelsea
Season
2023–24
League
Premier League
League
35
League
1
National cup
6
National cup
0
League cup
7
League cup
0
Continental
—
Continental
—
Other
48
Other
1
2024–25
2024–25
Club
2024–25
Season
Premier League
League
38
League
1
League
1
National cup
0
National cup
0
League cup
0
League cup
6
Continental
1
Continental
5
Other
0
Other
50
Total
2
2025–26
2025–26
Club
2025–26
Season
Premier League
League
12
League
3
League
0
National cup
0
National cup
2
League cup
0
League cup
6
Continental
1
Continental
—
Other
20
Other
4
Total
Total
Club
Total
Season
85
League
5
League
7
League
0
National cup
9
National cup
0
League cup
12
League cup
2
Continental
5
Continental
0
Other
118
Other
7
Career total
Career total
Club
Career total
Season
167
League
12
League
14
League
1
National cup
12
National cup
0
League cup
18
League cup
4
Continental
5
Continental
0
Other
216
Other
17
Club
Season
League
National cup
League cup
Continental
Other
Total
Division
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Apps
Goals
Independiente del Valle
2019
Ecuadorian Serie A
3
0
0
0
—
—
—
3
0
2020
Ecuadorian Serie A
22
4
0
0
—
6
2
—
28
6
Total
25
4
0
0
—
6
2
—
31
6
Brighton & Hove Albion
2020–21
Premier League
0
0
0
0
—
—
—
0
0
2021–22
Premier League
8
1
1
0
1
0
—
—
10
1
2022–23
Premier League
37
1
4
0
2
0
—
—
43
1
Total
45
2
5
0
3
0
—
—
53
2
Beerschot (loan)
2021–22
Belgian Pro League
12
1
2
1
—
—
—
14
2
Chelsea
2023–24
Premier League
35
1
6
0
7
0
—
—
48
1
2024–25
Premier League
38
1
1
0
0
0
6
1
5
0
50
2
2025–26
Premier League
12
3
0
0
2
0
6
1
—
20
4
Total
85
5
7
0
9
0
12
2
5
0
118
7
Career total
167
12
14
1
12
0
18
4
5
0
216
17
Appearances and goals by national team and year · Career statistics › International
Ecuador
Ecuador
National team
Ecuador
Year
2020
Apps
4
Goals
1
2021
2021
National team
2021
Year
13
Apps
1
2022
2022
National team
2022
Year
11
Apps
1
2023
2023
National team
2023
Year
10
Apps
0
2024
2024
National team
2024
Year
13
Apps
0
2025
2025
National team
2025
Year
7
Apps
0
Total
Total
National team
Total
Year
58
Apps
3
National team
Year
Apps
Goals
Ecuador
2020
4
1
2021
13
1
2022
11
1
2023
10
0
2024
13
0
2025
7
0
Total
58
3
List of international goals scored by Moisés Caicedo · Career statistics › International
1
1
No.
1
Date
13 October 2020
Venue
Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador
Opponent
Uruguay
Score
1–0
Result
4–2
Competition
2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
2
2
No.
2
Date
16 November 2021
Venue
Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo, Santiago, Chile
Opponent
Chile
Score
2–0
Result
2–0
Competition
2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
3
3
No.
3
Date
29 November 2022
Venue
Khalifa International Stadium, Al-Rayyan, Qatar
Opponent
Senegal
Score
1–1
Result
1–2
Competition
2022 FIFA World Cup
No.
Date
Venue
Opponent
Score
Result
Competition
1
13 October 2020
Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado, Quito, Ecuador
Uruguay
1–0
4–2
2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
2
16 November 2021
Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo, Santiago, Chile
Chile
2–0
2–0
2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
3
29 November 2022
Khalifa International Stadium, Al-Rayyan, Qatar
Senegal
1–1
1–2
2022 FIFA World Cup

References

  1. Includes Belgian Cup, FA Cup
  2. Includes EFL Cup
  3. Appearances in Copa Libertadores
  4. Appearances in UEFA Conference League
  5. Appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
  6. Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  7. "FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ – Squad list: Ecuador (ECU)"
    https://fdp.fifa.org/assetspublic/ce44/pdf/SquadLists-English.pdf
  8. "Moisés Caicedo: Overview"
    https://www.premierleague.com/players/112203/Mois%C3%A9s-Caicedo/overview
  9. SI
    https://www.si.com/soccer/the-best-defensive-midfielders-in-world-soccer-ranked
  10. FourFourTwo
    https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/ranked-best-defensive-midfielders-in-the-world
  11. Sports Mole
    https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/real-madrid/feature/who-are-the-best-midfielders-in-the-world-footballs-top-central-stars-ranked_577801.html
  12. theathletic.com
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4670519/2023/07/07/moises-caicedo-brighton-chelsea-he-was-made-for-the-big-clubs/
  13. Sky Sports
    https://archive.today/20241108172254/https://www.skysports.com/football/news/33799/13250043/moises-caicedo-is-chelseas-driving-force-under-enzo-maresca-gabriel-martinellis-search-for-form-at-arsenal-the-radar
  14. The Times
    https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/moises-caicedo-ecuador-hometown-childhood-football-brighton-ct5t552xp
  15. lacancha.com.ec
    https://lacancha.com.ec/2023/05/13/moises-caicedo-y-oscar-zambrano-salieron-del-semillero-jaipadida/
  16. El Comercio
    https://www.elcomercio.com/deportes/independiente-caicedo-juvenil-ramirez-sangolqui.html
  17. "Independiente del Valle vs. LDU Quito – 1 October 2019 – Soccerway"
    https://ca.soccerway.com/matches/2019/10/01/ecuador/primera-a/independiente-jose-teran/liga-deportiva-universitaria-de-quito/2967188/
  18. www.tntsports.co.uk
    https://www.tntsports.co.uk/geoblocking.shtml
  19. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C
    https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2007713/albion-complete-caicedo-signing
  20. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55953166
  21. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58239552
  22. "Moises Caicedo makes loan move to Beerschot"
    https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2240745/moises-caicedo-makes-loan-move-to-beerschot/
  23. "ON COMMITMENT, ENTHIOUSIAM AND CHARACTER TO VICTORY"
    https://www.beerschot.be/nl/nieuws/op-inzet-enthiousiasme-en-karakter-naar-de-overwinning
  24. "Moises Caicedo recalled from Beerschot"
    https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2445392/moises-caicedo-recalled-from-beerschot
  25. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59903993
  26. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60266443
  27. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60963800
  28. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61281254
  29. BBC Sport Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62704218
  30. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64435218
  31. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64385913
  32. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/64446589
  33. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/c6p5g85kkxno
  34. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64451710
  35. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64488157
  36. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64515947
  37. "Moises Caicedo signs new long-term contract"
    https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3092201/moises-caicedo-signs-new-long-term-contract
  38. Brighton & Hove Albion
    https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3613149/caicedo-is-double-award-winner
  39. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66330292
  40. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66275358
  41. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66470820
  42. "Sources: Caicedo wants Chelsea over Liverpool"
    https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/38171288/jurgen-klopp-confirms-liverpool-agree-deal-brightons-moises-caicedo
  43. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/av/football/66463525
  44. The Telegraph
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/08/12/chelsea-set-sign-moises-caicedo-record-115m-deal-liverpool/
  45. The Times
    https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/chelsea-on-the-brink-of-115m-deal-for-moises-caicedo-h3wnxwrjd
  46. "Chelsea complete Moises Caicedo signing"
    https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelsea-complete-moises-caicedo-signing
  47. "Moises Caicedo completes Chelsea move"
    https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3634071/moises-caicedo-completes-chelsea-move
  48. "Chelsea reach £115m Moises Caicedo transfer agreement with Brighton"
    https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4764866/2023/08/13/chelsea-moises-caicedo-transfer-latest/
  49. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/14/chelsea-sign-moises-caicedo-british-record-115m-deal-brighton
  50. The Athletic
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  52. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/ck5k5l8x0npt
  53. "Captain Caicedo on first-leg success"
    https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/captain-caicedo-on-first-leg-success
  54. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0qe7nw94vpo
  55. "Man United held by Chelsea at Old Trafford after Caicedo goal"
    https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/704378
  56. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/crk2zx2e1xet
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  58. Yahoo Sports
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  59. "Moises Caicedo marks 100th Chelsea appearance in style!"
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  60. The Coaches' Voice
    https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/moises-caicedo-style-of-play-position-chelsea-brighton/
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  62. Radio Programas del Perú
    https://rpp.pe/futbol/eliminatorias/ecuador-vs-uruguay-moises-caicedo-y-el-gol-de-cabeza-para-abrir-el-marcador-en-el-estadio-casablanca-video-noticia-1298308
  63. ESPN Deportes
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  64. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63711991
  65. "Ecuador presenta lista oficial para la Copa América: Gonzalo Plata y Robert Arboleda quedaron relegados"
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    https://int.soccerway.com/players/moises-isaac-caicedo-corozo/551665/
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    https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=551665&season_id=152
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    https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=551665&season_id=158
  74. Moisés Caicedo at National-Football-Teams.com
    https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/79727.html
  75. "Chelsea beat Real Betis 4–1 to win Conference League"
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/live/crk2zx2e1xet#Report
  76. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/13/chelsea-psg-club-world-cup-2025-final-live
  77. BBC Sport
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68329936
  78. "Moises Caicedo wins Chelsea Goal of the Season!"
    https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/moises-caicedo-wins-chelsea-goal-of-the-season-2024
  79. "Chelsea End of Season Award winners for 2024/25 revealed!"
    https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelsea-end-of-season-award-winners-revealed-2025
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    https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/moises-caicedo-wins-chelseas-september-player-of-the-month
  81. www.chelseafc.com
    https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelsea-player-of-the-month-for-october-revealed
  82. Chelsea F.C
    https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelseas-september-goal-of-the-month-winner-revealed
  83. www.chelseafc.com
    https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelseas-goal-of-the-month-for-october-revealed
  84. Fentuo, Fentuo Tahiru
    https://www.olympics.com/en/news/fifa-club-world-cup-2025-awards-cole-palmer-best-player-full-list
  85. Diario Olé
    https://www.ole.com.ar/ecuador/fuera-de-juego/moises-caicedo-paola-salazar-relacion-comparacion-hija-lionel-messi-antonela-roccuzzo_0_eKqgLuo6fT.html
  86. Fundación niño moi 23
    https://xn--fundacionniomoi2023-53b.com/projects/
  87. Diario Olé
    https://www.ole.com.ar/ecuador/fuera-de-juego/moises-caicedo-torneo-infantil-benefico-santo-domingo_0_6kvWNSa3tj.html
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