Moisés Caicedo was given a particular award by Ecuador’s Nationwide Meeting on Monday, 21 July 2025, to rejoice his excellent season with Chelsea, the place he helped the group win the Membership World Cup.
The midfielder, who comes from Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, obtained the Vicente Rocafuerte Medal for sporting achievement. This award recognises his function in placing Ecuador within the world highlight.
The ceremony was led by Meeting President Niels Olsen, who praised Caicedo in entrance of 151 lawmakers. “It’s an honour to rejoice you right this moment; the entire nation is happy with you,” Olsen stated through the occasion. Caicedo, 23, was additionally just lately named Chelsea’s Participant of the 12 months.
In a brief speech, Caicedo thanked everybody and stated: “First, I need to thank God. It’s actually an honour to be right here with all of you. I work onerous day by day as a result of my greatest aim is to make my nation proud. I’ve dreamed of being a footballer since I used to be a boy, however I’m nonetheless the identical humble one that remembers the place he got here from.”
He additionally spoke about younger followers who look as much as him, saying it doesn’t really feel like stress. “It’s not a burden — it’s a terrific satisfaction. I simply need to be an excellent instance. To all the kids watching: preserve chasing your desires and all the time belief in God. He’s the important thing to success.”
After the ceremony, a number of members of the Meeting stepped out of protocol to ask Caicedo for photographs and autographs, which he fortunately signed.
Caicedo is at the moment again residence in Ecuador having fun with his vacation after a powerful season with Chelsea. He was additionally honoured in his hometown and is predicted to return to England quickly for pre-season coaching.
The Meeting additionally plans to honour one other Ecuadorian footballer, Willian Pacho, who just lately turned the primary Ecuadorian to win the UEFA Champions League with PSG.
