Goal efficiency
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
E. Caicedo
Mushuc Runa SC · Sudamericano U20 · Attacker · #19 · Ecuador · 20 yrs
Mushuc Runa SC · Sudamericano U20 · Attacker · #19 · Ecuador · 20 yrs
E. Caicedo plays as an attacker for Mushuc Runa SC. E. Caicedo is a represents Ecuador, 20 years old, attacker, currently at Mushuc Runa SC. E. Caicedo wears shirt number 19 for Mushuc Runa SC. E. Caicedo was born in Esmeraldas, Ecuador on 2005-03-06. E. Caicedo is 175 cm tall and weighs 68 kg. E. Caicedo's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Sudamericano U20, Liga Pro, CONMEBOL Sudamericana. E. Caicedo's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore E. Caicedo season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Season intelligence
Profile as Attacker: balanced output without a single dominant trait. Archetype: Balanced contributor.
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Per-90 rates, efficiency ratios, and Sportra indices from season totals.
How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
Minutes, availability, and how central they were to the team.
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Full preview of Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup, including squad breakdown, key players, and tactical analysis of their chances. Ecuador arrives at the 2026 World Cup in North America not as an underdog, but as a formidable defensive powerhouse. After finishing second in the grueling South American qualifiers, trailing only the reigning global champions Argentina, La Tri has proven its evolution on the international stage. This modern, physically imposing squad is built around top-tier European talent, transforming the team into a high-intensity unit. Expectations are understandably high for a nation that conceded just five goals in 18 qualifying matches. Team profile CoachSebastián BeccaceceCaptainEnner ValenciaNicknameLa TriFIFA Ranking24thConfederationCONMEBOLGroupGroup EBest World Cup ResultRound of 16 (2006)World Cup Appearances5Last World Cup Appearance2022 How Ecuador play Under their current leadership, Ecuador has transitioned into a highly disciplined, aggressive unit that prioritizes defensive solidity over expansive attacking soccer.The team operates with a vertical, high-intensity style, suffocating opponents through relentless pressing and a compact defensive shape. This approach relies heavily on a defense-oriented core featuring standout players like Willian Pacho and Piero Hincapié. In possession, La Tri prefers quick, direct transitions rather than sustained build-up play. The midfield recovers the ball and immediately looks to spark counter-attacks, often utilizing long-range diagonal passes to the wings. However, this defensive focus comes with a significant vulnerability in the final third. The squad struggles to generate consistent scoring opportunities, relying heavily on clean sheets and narrow margins to secure results. Ultimately, their ability to combine this defensive masterclass with timely goals will determine their ceiling in the 2026 World Cup. Sebastián Beccacece: The coach behind Ecuador Sebastián Beccacece took charge of the national team in August 2024 and immediately injected a new level of intensity into the squad. Sebastián Beccacece and Moises Caicedo (Getty Images). The Argentine coach possesses an unconventional background, having never played professional soccer at a high level. Instead, he built his reputation as a meticulous assistant, notably helping guide Chile to the 2015 Copa América title.Known as a tactical obsessive who spends countless hours analyzing video and data, Beccacece favors a rigid, defense-first philosophy. While some supporters initially questioned his departure from traditional attacking wing-play, his undeniable success has quieted the skeptics. His unyielding commitment to this resilient system will make Ecuador incredibly difficult to break down on the global stage. Key player: Moisés Caicedo Moisés Caicedo serves as the undeniable engine of the Ecuadorian midfield.The 24-year-old Chelsea star has evolved into the most critical component of the national team since his international debut. Operating primarily as a box-to-box presence or a deep-lying pivot, his ability to read the game is elite. Caicedo recently ranked in the top five percent of English Premier League midfielders for interceptions, successful passes, and touches. He recorded 59 interceptions last season, tying for the most in the division. Tactically, he is indispensable for his country. He excels at identifying danger, recovering possession, and immediately launching offensive transitions with his exceptional 91 percent pass accuracy. Ecuador’s road to the 2026 World Cup Ecuador’s qualification campaign was a defensive masterclass that secured a historic second-place finish in the CONMEBOL standings. Despite starting with a three-point administrative deduction, the team won eight matches, drew eight, and lost just twice. They conceded an astonishingly low five goals across 18 fixtures, keeping 13 clean sheets to boast the best defensive record in the region. While the attack managed only 14 goa
Can Chelsea pull off a surprise and save its campaign, or will Manchester City continue its dominance and complete another domestic double? Stay with us for all the live updates, key moments, goals, and reaction from the FA Cup final at Wembley. Manchester City lifts the 2025-26 FA Cup after a tight and tense final against Chelsea at Wembley, with Pep Guardiola’s side doing just enough to secure another major domestic honor. The match was decided by fine margins, with City showing greater composure in key moments while Chelsea repeatedly pushed but could not find an equalizer. The opening stages saw City dominate possession and test Chelsea’s defensive shape with quick combinations in the final third. Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku were both involved in early attacks, though Chelsea’s back line held firm under pressure. The Blues came closest through set pieces and a few half-chances, but clear opportunities remained limited in the first 45 minutes. The second half started with Chelsea’s renewed energy and immediately created pressure around the City penalty area. Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernendez both tested the defensive structure with shots and forward runs that forced quick reactions. Pep Guardiola’s side, however, eventually found the breakthrough through a moment of quality, with Antoine Semenyo producing a composed backheel finish inside the area. It was a decisive moment in a match that had remained finely balanced until that point. Late pressure and final whistle The closing stages saw Chelsea commit numbers forward in search of an equalizer, but City managed the game well under pressure. Caicedo, Palmer, and Neto all had late opportunities, yet none could find the final touch needed. After five minutes of added time, Darren England brought the match to an end, confirming City as FA Cup winners once again. Guardiola added another trophy to his record at the club, while Chelsea was left to reflect on missed chances and fine margins. 2026 FA CUP WINNERS!!! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/PnpoFE0Yol— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 16, 2026 Missed chances cost Chelsea in FA Cup Final The match was defined by small moments rather than sustained dominance from either side, with City taking their chance when it mattered most. Chelsea showed enough quality to trouble the champions but lacked the finishing edge in decisive situations. For City, it is another Wembley triumph built on discipline and efficiency in key phases of the game. For Chelsea, the performance showed progress in spells but also highlighted the gap in consistency at this level.
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