Overview

• Caicedo returns fully fit for the 2025-26 season after recovering from an ankle concern in July’s Club World Cup semifinal.
• He helped Chelsea secure the Conference League and Club World Cup titles last season and earned both the Player of the Year and Players’ Player awards.
• His 1,967 completed passes led all Premier League midfielders in 2024-25 and he ranked in the top ten for interceptions, passes blocked and tackles.
• The £115 million signing has spoken of his hunger to build on last season’s form and make a significant impact in Europe’s premier club competition.
• He will vie for the league’s premier defensive midfield honour against Manchester City’s Rodri, Liverpool’s Ryan Gravenberch and Tottenham’s Joao Palhinha.