Felipe Caicedo: Lazio's Talisman

Lazio have an ace up their sleeve. Considering a disappointing and underwhelming first season in the top flight of Italian football, this ‘ace’ is a player that calcio fans would not expect to be contributing to the Roman club's success this campaign thus far. However, performing exquisitely in the opportunities he has been given, a clear definition has been established: this 2018/19 campaign, Felipe Caicedo has become a real talisman for Simone Inzaghi and the Biancocelesti.

Nicknamed ‘The Panther’ by fans for his agile movements, physical presence, and strength on the ball, Lazio’s #20 has scored eight goals and provided one assist this campaign in the Serie A TIM. One each against Genoa, Frosinone, Empoli, Roma, Udinese, and Chievo, and a brace against Sampdoria. Although this seems like an average goal scoring record for a striker, there are three important takeaways that make Caicedo’s contribution a topic worth discussing.

Felipe Caicedo, Source- Official S.S.Lazio