Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha's Instagram followers surpass 14 million, exceeding combined total of three NBA stars

Published Jun 19, 09:01 AM UTC

On June 19, Hupu reported that Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha saw a massive surge in Instagram followers after his team's 0-0 draw with Spain in the first round of the World Cup group stage. As of the report, Vozinha's Instagram follower count has exceeded 14 million. This figure surpasses the combined Instagram followers of three NBA stars who performed well in the recent playoffs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (5.08 million), Victor Wembanyama (6.27 million), and Jalen Brunson (1.92 million), whose total is approximately 13.27 million. The article highlights the global reach of football (soccer) compared to basketball, noting that a relatively unknown goalkeeper from a small nation can achieve massive social media popularity overnight due to a standout performance in a major tournament.