Who is Vozinha, who is Cape Verde’s goalkeeper at the World Cup? | | Sports

Hailing from his hometown of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde, Vozinha has been his jersey name throughout his time at the club.

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha broke down in tears at the end of the game 0-0 source and Spain after the 40-year-old was pressured by his teammates following a stunning display to deny the European champions victory in their World Cup opener.

Cape Verde were again denied in their own half for most of the game on Monday, but when Spain jumped behind them, Vozinha helped them.

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His stamina made him a key player, pulling off a string of saves late in the first half to deny Ferran Torres, Pedri and Aymeric Laporte.

Here’s everything we know about the Cape Verde goalkeeper:

Where does Vozinha play?

Chaves’ Vozinha goals in the Portuguese second division football league.

The World Cup is the biggest stage he has reached, but Vozinha started his club career at home with Batuque FC, before moving to CS Mindelense.

The former player’s experience comes from countless clubs he represented – from Progresso in Angola to Zimbru Chisinau in Moldova, Gil Vicente in Portugal, AEL Limassol in Cyprus and AS Trencin in Slovakia, before arriving at Chaves.

Is her real name Vozinha?

No, Vozinha is the moniker of Josimar Jose Evora Dias. It came from his grandfather who spent most of his time with him as his father was in the military and his mother was working. The name stands out, as it means “grandmother” in Portuguese.

From his home town of Sao Vicente in Cape Verde, Vozinha has become his jersey name during his travels throughout Africa and Europe.

“When I arrived in Angola, there was a guard named Josimar, and I said, ‘I will not put Josimar II on the shirt.’ If everyone knew me as Vozinha in Cape Verde, that’s what I would be,” said FIFA in an interview earlier this year.

What did Vozinha say after the match?

The Cape Verde manager was moved to tears by his heroes and World Cup legends.

“I’m very proud… It’s a great honor for me to represent my country,” Vozinha told reporters in his island nation, the third smallest country to take part in the World Cup.

“I cried because I grew up with my grandfather, and unfortunately he wasn’t there, he died a few years ago, and he did everything to me and my life,” he added.

“Also, my mother couldn’t stay here because of the visa, we didn’t get the money to buy the visa on time, and I would like her to come.”

Is Vozinha world famous now?

Yes, in every way.

The player’s Instagram following jumped from 500,000 to almost 5 million within a few hours of the Spanish game.

His silent brilliance was displayed on the world’s biggest stage for all to see.

French footballer Paul Pogba took to social media after the match to praise Vozinha.

“The Cape Verdean goalkeeper is something, waaaaw,” he wrote.