Moises Caicedo openly discussed early influences from football players in his career, notably mentioning Chelsea legend N’Golo Kante. Notably, he also referenced Paul Pogba, despite the latter being considered one of the Premier League’s recent disappointments.
Caicedo declared, “N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba were my football idols, and watching their gameplay brought me immense joy.”
Recalling his formative years, he mentioned playing with his brother’s more seasoned friends, an experience that provided invaluable learning opportunities and was truly remarkable for him.
Reflecting on a memorable moment, Caicedo recounted sitting on the bench during a Brighton game where it was 1-1. He raced to Kante post-match and asked to exchange shirts, to which Kante graciously agreed.
Speaking fondly of the encounters, he expressed gratitude for Kante’s kindness and described the experiences of meeting both idols as truly amazing. Additionally, he holds the exchanged shirts with Kante and Pogba dearly, cherishing them as invaluable possessions back in Ecuador.
