Who is Vozinha, Cape Verde’s viral goalkeeper at the World Cup?
Summary
Vozinha, the 40-year-old goalkeeper for Cape Verde, played a key role in his team’s 0-0 draw against Spain at the 2026 World Cup by making many important saves. He became well-known worldwide after the match and was named player of the match.Key Facts
- Vozinha’s real name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias.
- He plays for Chaves, a club in Portugal’s second-tier football league.
- Vozinha has played for many clubs across Africa and Europe before joining Chaves.
- Cape Verde is the third smallest country to qualify for the World Cup.
- Vozinha grew up with his grandparents, who gave him his nickname meaning “little granny” in Portuguese.
- His Instagram followers grew from 500,000 to nearly 5 million after the Spain game.
- French football player Paul Pogba praised Vozinha on social media.
- Vozinha was emotional after the match, mentioning the absence of his family members due to death and visa issues.
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