Déiber Caicedo

Early career

Born in Barbacoas in the Nariño Department of Colombia, Caicedo moved to Cali to pursue a football career, playing for local sides Sanín and Pance. During his youth, he also represented the Valle del Cauca Department.

Deportivo Cali

Caicedo joined the academy of professional side Deportivo Cali in 2013. In a May 2023 interview with Caracol Televisión, Caicedo stated that the academy was very competitive, and due to his height he had to adapt to stand out, but that the experience ultimately made him a better footballer. On 3 February 2018, Caicedo was given his debut by first-team manager Gerardo Pelusso, when he came on as a second-half substitute for Fabián Sambueza in a 0–0 Categoría Primera A draw with Envigado. On his third start for the club, he scored the second goal in a 4–0 win against Boyacá Chicó; after asking teammate Jhon Mosquera to take a free kick just outside the penalty area, he lifted the ball over the wall and beyond Boyacá Chicó goalkeeper Sérgio Avellaneda. He dedicated the goal to his sister, María José, who had died at the age of eleven in a robbery.

Vancouver Whitecaps

Following a good start to his career with Deportivo Cali, he was linked to Mexican sides Club América and Atlas in mid-2020. Despite the links, he remained with Deportivo Cali until the conclusion of the 2020 season. On January 26, 2021, Canadian side Vancouver Whitecaps acquired Caicedo from Deportivo Cali, the club announced they acquired his…

Caicedo represented Colombia at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring in a 3–1 victory against the United States. He was called up for the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup, stating that he wanted to "demonstrate all [his] abilities".

Standing at 1.65 metres, Caicedo was given the nickname La Nigua (the chigger) by commentator Giovanni Tolozza, due to his short stature, speed and ability to 'sting' defences.

As of 15 July 2023

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