Moises Caicedo
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Ecuador €100mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 02.11.2001
Nationality: Ecuador
Current club: Chelsea FC
Position: Defensive Midfielder
Height: 1.78m
Current market value: €100m
Represented by: CAA Base
Main agents: Leon Angel, Frank Trimboli
Reported salary: £9.36m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2033
About
Moisés Caicedo is an Ecuadorian defensive midfielder who plays for Chelsea FC and the Ecuador national team. An energetic, tactically intelligent and technically secure midfielder, he is known for his ball-winning ability, defensive coverage and composure under pressure.
Caicedo has developed into one of Chelsea’s most important players since joining from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2023. He primarily operates at the base of midfield, where he protects the defence, recovers possession and supports the team’s build-up play.
His senior career began with Independiente del Valle in Ecuador. After winning the Under-20 Copa Libertadores and establishing himself at senior level, he moved to Brighton in 2021. A loan spell with Beerschot in Belgium preceded his Premier League breakthrough and eventual record transfer to Chelsea.
At international level, Caicedo made his senior Ecuador debut in 2020. He represented the country at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups and has developed into one of the national team’s most influential players and leaders.
Representation
Agency: CAA Base
Agency leadership: Leon Angel and Frank Trimboli
Headquarters: London, England
Jurisdiction: England and international markets
FIFA/FA registration: CAA Base operates through registered and FIFA-licensed football agents
Linked with Caicedo since: April 2026
Previous representation: Manuel Sierra and Football Division Worldwide
Also represents: Cole Palmer, Son Heung-min, James Maddison, Eberechi Eze and Pedro Porro
Related agency page: CAA Base
Caicedo joined CAA Base in April 2026 following the conclusion of his previous representation arrangements. The move placed him with one of the most influential football agencies operating in the Premier League.
CAA Base provides support across contract negotiations, transfers, commercial partnerships, media management and long-term career planning. The agency is led by Leon Angel and Frank Trimboli and represents a substantial portfolio of players across English and international football.
The individual agent responsible for Caicedo’s day-to-day representation has not been consistently identified in public records.
Career timeline
Early development: Played for Mujer Trabajadora and Colorados Jaipadida in Ecuador
2016: Joined Independiente del Valle’s academy
2019: Made his senior debut for Independiente del Valle
2020: Helped Independiente del Valle win the Under-20 Copa Libertadores
October 2020: Made his senior international debut for Ecuador
October 2020: Scored his first international goal against Uruguay
February 2021: Joined Brighton & Hove Albion
August 2021: Joined Beerschot on loan
January 2022: Recalled by Brighton
April 2022: Made his Premier League debut
May 2022: Scored his first Brighton goal against Manchester United
2022: Represented Ecuador at the FIFA World Cup
2022/23: Helped Brighton qualify for European competition
August 2023: Joined Chelsea
2024/25: Helped Chelsea win the UEFA Conference League
2025: Helped Chelsea win the FIFA Club World Cup
2024/25: Named Chelsea Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season
April 2026: Signed a new Chelsea contract until 2033
April 2026: Joined CAA Base
2026: Represented Ecuador at the FIFA World Cup
Transfer history
2016 – Colorados Jaipadida to Independiente del Valle academy – Youth transfer
2021 – Independiente del Valle to Brighton & Hove Albion – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately £4.5m
2021 – Brighton & Hove Albion to Beerschot – Loan
2022 – Beerschot to Brighton & Hove Albion – Recalled from loan
2023 – Brighton & Hove Albion to Chelsea – Permanent transfer – Reported initial fee: £100m plus up to £15m in add-ons – Initial contract until 2031 with a club option
2026 – Chelsea contract extension – New agreement until June 2033
Caicedo’s move to Chelsea followed intense competition for his signature. The final package made him the most expensive signing in British football at the time and represented a major return on Brighton’s original investment.
His 2026 contract extension reflected his development into one of Chelsea’s central players and included improved financial terms.
Playing profile
Caicedo is primarily a defensive midfielder but can also operate as a box-to-box number eight, within a double pivot or occasionally as a right-back. His tactical intelligence and physical capacity allow him to perform several roles across midfield.
His greatest strength is his ability to recover possession. Caicedo anticipates passes, closes opponents quickly and competes strongly in tackles and physical duels. He can defend large spaces and regularly prevents counter-attacks before they develop.
He is also highly effective under pressure. Caicedo uses his balance, body positioning and quick feet to protect the ball before finding a teammate or carrying possession away from an opponent.
In possession, he provides secure circulation and increasingly progressive distribution. He can receive from central defenders, turn through pressure and move the ball into more advanced midfielders or wide areas.
His athleticism enables him to cover significant distances and support multiple phases of play. He can protect the defence, press higher up the pitch and make recovery runs after possession has been lost.
Caicedo’s partnership with Enzo Fernández gives Chelsea a balance between defensive security and progressive passing. He frequently assumes greater defensive responsibility, allowing other midfielders to move into advanced positions.
Key strengths
Ball recovery
Defensive anticipation
Tackling and interceptions
Press resistance
Physical duelling
Defensive positioning
Progressive passing
Recovery speed
Ability to cover large spaces
Ball retention under pressure
Tactical versatility
High work rate
