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Questions about Moisés Caicedo

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Where was Moisés Caicedo born and what were his early playing conditions like?

Moisés Caicedo grew up in the Mujer Trabajadora neighbourhood of Santo Domingo, Ecuador. He played football on pitches made of scrubland with goals marked by simple piles of stones rather than painted lines.

When did Moisés Caicedo join Chelsea and how much was his transfer fee worth?

Caicedo joined Chelsea on the 14th of August 2023 signing an eight-year contract. The reported base transfer fee reached £100 million potentially increasing to approximately £115 million due to performance related add-ons.

What specific injury did Moisés Caicedo suffer during his time at Independiente del Valle?

In 2017, he suffered a ruptured cruciate ligament in his knee requiring multiple surgeries. The injury kept him out for a total of ten months before he fully recovered.

How many caps has Moisés Caicedo earned for the Ecuador senior squad since 2020?

His international career includes over 50 caps for Ecuador since 2020 with multiple goals recorded across various competitions including World Cup qualifiers and continental tournaments.

Which match featured Moisés Caicedo scoring his first goal for Chelsea?

On the 19th of May 2024 he scored his first goal for Chelsea with a shot from 50 yards out in a 2, 1 win over Bournemouth.