Felipe Caicedo facts for kids
Caicedo in a press conference with Espanyol in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Felipe Salvador Caicedo Corozo | ||
| Date of birth | 5 September 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Guayaquil, Ecuador | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2004 | Barcelona SC | ||
| 2004–2005 | Rocafuerte | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2008 | Basel | 45 | (11) |
| 2008–2011 | Manchester City | 27 | (4) |
| 2009 | → Sporting CP (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Málaga (loan) | 18 | (4) |
| 2010–2011 | → Levante (loan) | 27 | (13) |
| 2011–2013 | Lokomotiv Moscow | 52 | (11) |
| 2014 | Al Jazira | 9 | (4) |
| 2014–2017 | Espanyol | 93 | (19) |
| 2017–2021 | Lazio | 105 | (28) |
| 2021–2022 | Genoa | 9 | (1) |
| 2022 | → Inter Milan (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Abha | 23 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 2005–2017 | Ecuador | 68 | (22) |
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Felipe Salvador Caicedo Corozo (born 5 September 1988) is a professional football player from Ecuador. He plays as a striker, which means he is usually responsible for scoring goals.
Felipe Caicedo played for the Ecuador national team from 2005 to 2017. He represented his country in important tournaments like the Copa América in 2007 and 2011, and the 2014 World Cup. He is also one of Ecuador's top goal scorers, with 22 goals for his country.
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Club Career: Felipe Caicedo's Football Journey
Felipe Caicedo started his youth career at Rocafuerte in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He then moved to Europe to play for different clubs.
Basel: Early Days in Switzerland
Caicedo joined Basel, a team in Switzerland, when he was just 17 years old in 2005. He trained with their youth team before joining the main squad after his 18th birthday.
He made his first league appearance for Basel on 10 September 2006. Three weeks later, on 1 October, he scored his first professional goal in a Swiss Cup match. He also scored his first league goal on 9 November.
In the 2006–07 season, Caicedo helped Basel win the Swiss Cup. This was his first major trophy as a professional player. He played in 27 league games and scored seven goals that season.
Caicedo played in the 2007–08 UEFA Cup for Basel, scoring three goals in eight matches. He played a total of 79 games for Basel, scoring 23 goals before moving to England.
Manchester City: Playing in England
On 31 January 2008, Caicedo joined Manchester City in England. This was a big move for him, costing about £5.2 million. His manager called him "one of the great South American talents."
He made his debut for Manchester City on 10 February 2008, in a game against Manchester United. Caicedo scored his first goal for City in a UEFA Cup game. He continued to score important goals, including two in a 5–1 win against Hull City in December 2008.
Caicedo impressed fans with his strong play and ability to hold the ball. He scored eight goals for Manchester City in the 2008–09 season.
Loan Spells: New Experiences
To get more playing time, Caicedo went on several loan spells from Manchester City.
- Sporting CP (Portugal): In July 2009, he joined Sporting Clube de Portugal on loan. He played 11 games but did not score. His loan ended in January 2010.
- Málaga (Spain): In January 2010, Caicedo moved to Málaga in Spain on loan. He scored his first La Liga goal on 14 February 2010. His goals helped Málaga avoid being relegated from the league.
- Levante (Spain): In August 2010, Caicedo joined Levante on loan. This move really helped his career. By December 2010, he had scored seven goals in 12 games. He scored 13 league goals that season, helping Levante stay in La Liga.
Lokomotiv Moscow: Russia Adventure
On 25 July 2011, Caicedo signed a four-year contract with Lokomotiv Moscow in Russia. The transfer fee was €7.5 million.
He made his debut for Lokomotiv on 14 August 2011. On 28 August, he scored his first goal for the club, which was the winning goal against Kuban Krasnodar. He continued to score regularly, including goals against Zenit and Anzhi.
Caicedo also played in the Europa League for Lokomotiv Moscow. He scored his first Europa League goal on 20 October 2011. He played 52 league games for Lokomotiv, scoring 11 goals.
Al-Jazira: Short Stay in UAE
In 2014, Felipe Caicedo joined Al-Jazira in the United Arab Emirates. He played 18 games and scored 5 goals before leaving the club by agreement.
Espanyol: Back in Spain
On 15 July 2014, Caicedo returned to Spain, signing with Espanyol on a free transfer. He quickly started scoring goals for his new club.
He scored his first goal for Espanyol on 20 September 2014. In January 2015, he scored two goals in a Copa del Rey match against Valencia, helping his team reach the quarter-finals. He also scored a crucial goal in the quarter-final against Sevilla.
In his first season with Espanyol, Caicedo scored 12 goals in 40 appearances. He continued to be an important player, scoring 10 goals in the 2015-16 season.
Lazio: Success in Italy
On 2 August 2017, Caicedo moved to Lazio in Italy for €2.5 million. He quickly became known for scoring important goals, especially in the final minutes of games.
He scored his first Serie A goal on 3 December 2017. He scored six goals after the 90-minute mark, which is a record in Serie A history. These late goals often led to Lazio winning the matches.
While playing for Lazio, he won two Italian Supercup titles (2017, 2019) and one Coppa Italia (2018–19).
Genoa and Inter Milan: More Italian Football
On 31 August 2021, Caicedo joined Genoa. He then moved to Inter Milan on loan in January 2022 until the end of the 2021–22 season. With Inter Milan, he won the Coppa Italia.
Abha: Playing in Saudi Arabia
On 28 August 2022, Caicedo joined Abha, a club in Saudi Arabia, on a free transfer.
International Career
Felipe Caicedo played for the Ecuador national team for many years.
On 10 February 2009, he scored the winning goal in a friendly match against England's U-21 team. In the 2011 Copa América, he scored two goals in a group game against Brazil.
In March 2013, Caicedo scored two goals against El Salvador. He also played in the 2014 World Cup for Ecuador.
In September 2017, Caicedo announced his retirement from the national team. He is Ecuador's sixth-highest goal scorer of all time, with 22 goals.
Career Statistics
Club Performance
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Basel U21 | 2006–07 | 1.Liga | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | 1 | 0 | |||
| Basel | 2006–07 | Swiss Super League | 27 | 7 | 5 | 2 | – | – | 32 | 9 | ||
| 2007–08 | Swiss Super League | 18 | 4 | 3 | 0 | – | 8 | 3 | 29 | 7 | ||
| Total | 45 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 61 | 16 | ||
| Manchester City | 2007–08 | Premier League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008–09 | Premier League | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 7 | |
| Total | 27 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 35 | 7 | ||
| Sporting CP (loan) | 2009–10 | Primeira Liga | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Málaga (loan) | 2009–10 | La Liga | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 18 | 4 | ||
| Levante (loan) | 2010–11 | La Liga | 27 | 13 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 29 | 14 | ||
| Lokomotiv Moscow | 2011–12 | Russian Premier League | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | – | 7 | 2 | 25 | 8 | |
| 2012–13 | Russian Premier League | 22 | 4 | 2 | 2 | – | 0 | 0 | 24 | 6 | ||
| 2013–14 | Russian Premier League | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | ||
| Total | 52 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 63 | 15 | ||
| Al Jazira | 2013–14 | UAE Pro League | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | – | 7 | 1 | 18 | 5 | |
| Espanyol | 2014–15 | La Liga | 35 | 9 | 5 | 3 | – | 0 | 0 | 40 | 12 | |
| 2015–16 | La Liga | 31 | 8 | 3 | 2 | – | 0 | 0 | 34 | 10 | ||
| 2016–17 | La Liga | 27 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 29 | 2 | ||
| Total | 93 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103 | 24 | ||
| Lazio | 2017–18 | Serie A | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 33 | 6 |
| 2018–19 | Serie A | 28 | 8 | 5 | 0 | – | 5 | 1 | 38 | 9 | ||
| 2019–20 | Serie A | 30 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 9 | |
| 2020–21 | Serie A | 25 | 8 | 0 | 0 | – | 5 | 1 | 30 | 9 | ||
| Total | 105 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 5 | 139 | 33 | ||
| Genoa | 2021–22 | Serie A | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 10 | 1 | ||
| Inter Milan (loan) | 2021–22 | Serie A | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Abha Club | 2022–23 | Saudi Pro League | 23 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 24 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 418 | 97 | 37 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 57 | 14 | 511 | 122 | ||
International Performance
Source:
| Ecuador | |||
| Year | Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2013 | 11 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | |
| Total | 68 | 22 | |
Scores and results list Ecuador's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 March 2007 | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, United States |  United States |
1–1 | 1–3 | Friendly |
| 2 | 8 September 2007 | Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador |  El Salvador |
2–0 | 5–1 | |
| 3 | 6 September 2008 |  Bolivia |
1–0 | 3–1 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 4 | 13 July 2011 | Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Córdoba, Argentina |  Brazil |
1–1 | 2–4 | 2011 Copa América |
| 5 | 2–2 | 2–4 | ||||
| 6 | 7 September 2012 | Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador | Bolivia |
1–0 | 1–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 7 | 11 September 2012 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |  Uruguay |
1–0 | 1–1 | |
| 8 | 12 October 2012 | Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador |  Chile |
1–1 | 3–1 | |
| 9 | 2–1 | 3–1 | ||||
| 10 | 6 February 2013 | Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, Guimarães, Portugal |  Portugal |
3–2 | 3–2 | Friendly |
| 11 | 21 March 2013 | Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador | El Salvador |
1–0 | 5–0 | |
| 12 | 3–0 | 5–0 | ||||
| 13 | 26 March 2013 |  Paraguay |
2–1 | 4–1 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification | |
| 14 | 10 September 2013 | Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz, Bolivia | Bolivia |
1–1 | 1–1 | |
| 15 | 15 October 2013 | Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile | Chile |
1–2 | 1–2 | |
| 16 | 8 October 2015 | Estadio Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina |  Argentina |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 17 | 13 October 2015 | Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador | Bolivia |
2–0 | 2–0 | |
| 18 | 12 November 2015 | Uruguay |
1–0 | 2–1 | ||
| 19 | 17 November 2015 | Polideportivo Cachamay, Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela |  Venezuela |
3–0 | 3–1 | |
| 20 | 6 October 2016 | Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador |  Chile |
3–0 | 3–0 | |
| 21 | 10 November 2016 | Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay |  Uruguay |
1–1 | 1–2 | |
| 22 | 23 March 2017 | Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay | Paraguay |
1–2 | 1–2 |
Honours
Felipe Caicedo has won several titles with his clubs:
Basel
- Swiss Championship: 2007–08
- Swiss Cup: 2006–07, 2007–08
Lazio
- Coppa Italia: 2018–19
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2017, 2019
Inter Milan
- Coppa Italia: 2021–22
See also
In Spanish: Felipe Caicedo para niños
