Moisés Caicedo has been one of Chelsea’s most important players this season, but Softfootball player analysis shows that his mistakes have also been costly.
From the start of the 2025/26 season until Tuesday, 17th February 2026, here are the key errors:
- Red card against Arsenal F.C.
- Second yellow card in a cup game which made him miss the Manchester City match
- Penalty conceded against FC Bayern Munich
- Penalty conceded against AFC Bournemouth
- Penalty conceded against Leeds United F.C.
The penalty against Leeds was especially painful, as it allowed Leeds to equalise after Chelsea were leading 2:0 as these are critical moments that have directly affected Chelsea F.C.’s results.
But What About His Good Performances?
While the errors are clear, it is also important to measure them against his overall contribution. Caicedo covers ground, makes tackles others cannot make, and brings balance to Chelsea’s midfield. Many of the defensive recoveries he makes are not even noticed because they prevent danger before it happens.
History also teaches perspective.
When Chelsea won the UEFA Champions League in 2012, Didier Drogba conceded a penalty against Barcelona in the semi-final at Camp Nou. Lionel Messi missed it. In the final, Drogba conceded another penalty against Bayern Munich and Arjen Robben also missed.
Imagine if those penalties had been converted and Chelsea were knocked out — would Drogba have been remembered the same way?
The Bigger Picture
Football is about moments. When mistakes lead to goals, they are remembered more than the silent defensive work that saves goals.
Players like Cole Palmer, Reece James and Caicedo carry huge responsibility for Chelsea. Because of their overall impact, some bad days can be forgiven.
The real question is balance.
For Caicedo, the good performances are many. The mistakes are costly.
Now it is about reducing the errors so the positives can speak louder than the negatives.
