VOZINHA
Cape Verde. World stage.Athlete / Culture / Impact

Beyond the goal

VOZINHA

A nation's belief.
A presence the world remembers.

Discover the story
01 — The introduction
Josimar José Évora DiasGoalkeeperMindelo, Cabo Verde
Vozinha wearing a dark blazer
Rooted in Cabo Verde.
Ready for the world.

02 / The person behind the gloves

ISLAND ROOTS.
GLOBAL
PRESENCE.

A breakout year. At 40.

From Mindelo to football's biggest stage, Vozinha carries the pride of Cape Verde every time he steps between the posts.

At 40, his 2026 World Cup breakthrough opened a new chapter: a fan-voted place in FIFA’s World Cup Dream Team, a move to Colo-Colo, and a commercial partnership with UFL on mobile.

Explore his story with FIFA

03 / A moment that travels

WHEN THE WORLD
WAS WATCHING.

Spain. The 2026 World Cup.
A performance that put Cape Verde in the spotlight.

Watch the performance
07
Saves

Against Spain

00
Goals conceded

A World Cup clean sheet

Spain 0–0 Cape Verde · Match coverage ↗
Vozinha diving across goal to make a save

Belief, in motion.

A NATION’S PRIDE.
THE WORLD’S
ATTENTION.

Cabo Verde / To the world

04 / The momentum behind the story

A BREAKOUT YEAR.
AT 40.

World Cup recognition. A new club. A global audience built around a very human story.

28.3M

Instagram followers

@vozinha1 ↗Reported figure, not a live count.
Sources reviewed 12 October 2026.
39.6%

Of the goalkeeper fan vote

FIFA’s fan-voted 2026 World Cup Dream Team.
Selected by supporters worldwide.

June 2026 / Commercial partnership

UFL ON MOBILE

Partnered with the Cristiano Ronaldo-backed football game—taking his story from the pitch into gaming culture.

Partnership announcement

July 2026 / Fan recognition

THE FANS’ CHOICE

Voted into FIFA’s 2026 World Cup Dream Team as goalkeeper. A fan-selected honour that reflects the connection his performances created.

Dream Team coverage

August 2026 / A new chapter

COLO-COLO

Joined the Chilean club after the World Cup and was introduced in Santiago on 4 August. A new stage in South American football, at 40.

View his league profile
Sources & audience measurement

Instagram: 28.3 million reported in recent Yahoo Sports coverage. Reviewed 12 October 2026; direct live Instagram verification was unavailable. Follower totals fluctuate. This is follower count, not guaranteed campaign reach.

Dream Team and vote share: Reuters, 22 July 2026. UFL: brand-issued announcement, 29 June 2026. Colo-Colo introduction and age: AFP / UOL, 4 August 2026. Partnership financial terms are not presented.

05 / Partnership opportunities

BUILT ON BELIEF.
MADE TO CONNECT.

For brands with something to say—and a story worth telling together.

01

Performance
& precision

Bring the discipline behind the position into focus. Campaigns and storytelling across sport, training, recovery, and the pursuit of excellence.

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02

Style
& identity

A distinctive presence beyond the pitch. Explore fashion, travel, and lifestyle collaborations with a Cape Verdean point of view.

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03

Community
& connection

Turn a shared love of football into meaningful experiences. Explore youth initiatives, appearances, and stories that celebrate home.

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Ambassadorships · Campaigns · Appearances · Original contentEvery collaboration starts with a conversation.

06 / A story we could tell together

Campaign concept

THE HANDS
THAT GOT
ME HERE.

Behind every save is a lifetime of preparation. And behind every player, the people and places that shaped him.

An intimate film and portrait series connecting Vozinha's craft, his roots, and the next generation.

Let's develop the idea