Moises Caicedo may be enduring a rough patch at Chelsea, but Aston Villa's Matty Cash has no doubts about his talent—especially in one key area of the game.

Speaking to Stan Football's TikTok, Cash was asked to build his perfect footballer, and he singled out Caicedo as one of the best tacklers he's ever seen. It's a ringing endorsement for the Ecuadorian midfielder, whose ability to win the ball back has been a standout trait even as Chelsea's season has spiraled.

The Blues are currently ninth in the Premier League, ten points adrift of the Champions League places, and have lost five league games in a row without scoring a single goal. It's been a campaign defined by instability—three different head coaches have taken the reins, with Calum McFarlane now in interim charge after the departures of Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.

While the Club World Cup last summer took its toll, too many of Chelsea's stars have underperformed. Caicedo, despite his struggles, remains one of the club's most important players—and his new contract until 2033 signals the club's faith in his quality.

For fans who love the grit and tenacity of a top-class defensive midfielder, Caicedo's tackling is a reminder of what makes him special. And as Chelsea look to rebuild, having a player who can win the ball back with such authority is a foundation worth building on.

Whether he can rediscover his best form in the final stretch of the season remains to be seen—but if Cash's praise is anything to go by, the talent is certainly there.