Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
M. Caicedo played 4 matches for Ecuador, starting every one. He was named player of the match once.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group E | vs Ivory Coast 0-1 | Started, played the full match |
| Group E | vs Curaçao 0-0 | Started, played the full match |
| Group E | vs Germany 2-1 | Started, played the full match · ★ MVP |
| Round of 32 | vs Mexico 0-2 | Started, played the full match · 🟨 |
Biography
Moisés Isaac Caicedo Corozo (born 2 November 2001) is an Ecuadorian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and captains 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 60 caps for Ecuador since 2020, Caicedo was selected in the nation's squads for two Copa América tournaments and two FIFA World Cups.
Early life Born in Santo Domingo, Ecuador, the youngest of 10 siblings, Caicedo would play football on the scrubland pitches of his hometown, the Mujer Trabajadora neighbourhood, where goals were marked out by piles of stones.
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