Caicedo Names Dream XI: Messi, Ronaldo, Kante Make the Cut in Midfielder’s All-Time Line-Up
Chelsea’s midfield engine Moises Caicedo has revealed his all-time favourite starting XI — and it’s a team packed with iconic talent, flair, and power.
Speaking to Chelsea’s official website ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, the 23-year-old Ecuadorian picked a line-up that reflects his admiration for both South American brilliance and European dominance in world football.
🔥 Caicedo’s All-Time XI: A Perfect Blend of Grit and Greatness
Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
Right-back: Antonio Valencia (fellow Ecuadorian icon)
Centre-backs: Sergio Ramos, Thiago Silva (his Chelsea teammate)
Left-back: Roberto Carlos
Midfielders: N’Golo Kante, Zinedine Zidane, Yaya Toure
Forwards: Lionel Messi (RW), Cristiano Ronaldo (ST), Neymar Jr. (LW)
💭 OPINION: Caicedo's XI Shows a Player Who Understands Balance
This list is more than just fan favourites — it’s a blueprint for domination.
With Neuer’s shot-stopping, Valencia and Roberto Carlos' overlapping runs, and a spine of Ramos, Silva, Kante and Zidane, the team is both defensively solid and offensively explosive.
Caicedo’s inclusion of Antonio Valencia, a national hero in Ecuador, shows his loyalty to roots, while Thiago Silva and Kante reflect his appreciation for teammates and midfield partners who influence the game beyond stats.
⚽ Attacking Trident of Dreams
Putting Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar together is a fantasy for any football fan — pace, precision, goals, and jaw-dropping skill. It’s a frontline that could tear apart any defense in history.
📌 Final Take
Caicedo may be only 23, but his dream XI reveals a mature football mind — one that admires intelligence, strength, and creativity on the pitch. And as he gears up for the Club World Cup, Chelsea fans will be hoping he channels a bit of that legendary magic into his own performances.
Which of Caicedo’s picks would make your dream XI too? Let the debate begin!
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