Cape Verde’s World Cup hero, social media sensation Vozinha joins Colo-Colo
Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained prominence during his nation's World Cup campaign, has joined Chilean club Colo-Colo after previously playing in smaller European and African leagues. The 40-year-old became a social media sensation at the World Cup, where Cape Verde reached the round of 32 in their first tournament appearance.
Vozinha, a 40-year-old goalkeeper from Cape Verde, has completed a transfer to Colo-Colo, one of Chile's most successful clubs. The move comes after the player's standout performances at the FIFA World Cup, where he helped his nation achieve an unexpected run in the tournament. Vozinha departed Portuguese second-division side Chaves to join the Chilean outfit, which holds a record 34 domestic top-flight titles.
In his first World Cup appearance, Vozinha played a crucial role in Cape Verde's group-stage campaign. The team drew 0-0 against eventual champions Spain, followed by draws with two-time champions Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, finishing second in Group H. This performance propelled the small African island nation past the group stage before a narrow elimination to Argentina in the round of 32.
Vozinha's career path included stints across multiple continents, with previous clubs in Angola, Cyprus, Moldova, and Slovakia before his time in Portugal. Upon joining Colo-Colo, he expressed satisfaction with the move, describing the Chilean club as a massive institution with significant historical achievement. He acknowledged that while the World Cup represented a career highlight, his focus now centers on his club responsibilities.
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