Biography
Who is Moisés Caicedo?
Early life and football beginnings
Moisés Caicedo Isaac Caicedo Corozo was born in the city of Santo Domingo, Ecuador. As the youngest of ten siblings, he spent his childhood playing on local scrubland pitches. He started at a neighborhood soccer school called Mujer Trabajadora, where his early training lasted until he turned twelve. His first coach, Iván Guerra, supported his development by providing food, travel costs, and soccer equipment. His teammates gave him the nickname Niño Moi because of his sensitive personality.
After his initial training, Moisés joined a local team named Colorados Jaipadida. This club was an affiliate of a professional organization called ESPOLI. He played as a forward initially before transitioning into his later role as a midfielder. However, his path to professional sports faced challenges after the ESPOLI team was relegated, which forced the end of his training arrangement. He attempted trials with other clubs like Mushuc Runa and Barcelona in Guayaquil, but these opportunities did not result in a contract.
Professional career in Ecuador
In 2016, his brother helped him secure a trial with Independiente del Valle, a club competing in the Ecuadorian Serie A. He succeeded in the trial and joined the team. His progress faced a setback in 2017 when he suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in his knee, requiring surgery and ten months of recovery. After returning, he proved his ability and eventually captained the club's youth team to a title win at the Copa Mitad del Mundo tournament in Spain.
His first team debut occurred on 1 October 2019 during a win against L.D.U. Quito. The manager Miguel Ángel Ramírez highlighted his talent early on. Moisés demonstrated his versatility by playing as a defensive midfielder, often called a number 5, and occasionally as a center-back. His performance in a 5–0 victory against Flamengo during the 2020 Copa Libertadores earned him significant attention. He scored a goal in that match after a clever dummy move fooled the opposition defenders.
Move to England and European football
In February 2021, the midfielder transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion for a reported fee. He spent time on loan at the Belgian club Beerschot to gain experience before returning to the English side. His Premier League debut followed in April 2022 during a match against Arsenal. Later that year, he scored his first goal for Brighton in a 4–0 victory over Manchester United. His consistent play led to significant interest from other major clubs.
Following a period of transfer speculation involving teams like Liverpool and Arsenal, he moved to Chelsea in August 2023. This transfer involved a high fee and an eight-year contract. He chose the squad number 25, a number previously associated with Gianfranco Zola. Since joining the team, he has continued his role as a defensive midfielder within the Premier League. He also maintains his international career, having represented Ecuador in various tournaments including the Copa América and the FIFA World Cup.
Birthday and age
Moisés Caicedo was born on November 2, 2001, which makes Moisés 24 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Moisés shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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