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Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, who became a fan favorite during the 2026 World Cup, is attracting interest from two Brazilian Série B clubs, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 40-year-old free agent, last with Portuguese second-division side GC Chaves, impressed with strong saves as Cape Verde—the smallest nation ever to reach a World Cup knockout stage—pushed defending champions Argentina to extra time before losing 3-2 in the Round of 32. Vozinha's Instagram following exploded from 50,000 to over 27 million after a Brazilian broadcaster urged viewers to follow him. He only became a professional footballer at age 25 and has a market value of €50,000. After the tournament, he was greeted with huge cheers upon returning to Cape Verde.
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He became the winner of hearts through the World Cup. On Instagram, Cape Verde's keeper Vozinha already has millions of new fans – and soon a new club? In the Round of 32, the island nation put up a huge fight against defending champions Argentina, equalized twice, and even made it to extra time. There, the underdog lost 2–3. Despite the elimination, the memory of Vozinha stands out in a very special way.
The goalkeeper once again impressed with strong saves. Vozinha has been without a club since July 1, according to transfermarkt.de; his market value is €50,000. Most recently, he was under contract with Portuguese second-division club GC Chaves. Remarkably, Vozinha only became a professional footballer at the age of 25.
Source: BILD, 07/06/2026
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, there should now be new interested parties in the football world. Romano on X: "Vozinha is so far the face of this World Cup. Incredible what he is achieving with Cape Verde – a 40-year-old clubless player. Two Brazilian clubs from the Série B are already showing interest." The transfer expert did not provide further details initially.
Vozinha Writes His World Cup Fairy Tale
From the very first group match against Spain (0–0), Vozinha impressed with a strong performance. He suddenly became an internet phenomenon: during the match alone, the number of his Instagram followers rose sharply from 50,000 – now it is over 27 million. But that was not solely due to his saves against the Spaniards. The Brazilian broadcaster "Caze TV" had urged its viewers during the halftime break to follow the keeper – and it was successful.
After the match, the goalkeeper revealed a sad story about his mother: "She couldn't be here today because we couldn't pay the visa deposit in time." For the second group match against Uruguay, however, she was there live (2–2). Cape Verde made it into the Round of 32. With fewer than 500,000 inhabitants, it is the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage. Against Argentina, the players then left their hearts on the pitch.
Upon returning to his homeland after the World Cup exit, Vozinha was greeted with huge cheers. What a fairy tale.
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Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha Goes Viral After World Cup Heroics vs Spain