Vozinha’s Overnight Rise to Stardom

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha witnessed a dramatic transformation in his career during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Ahead of the clash against Spain, the 40-year-old had nearly 50,000 followers on Instagram. However, following his sensational performance and historic clean sheet, his popularity skyrocketed, with his follower count reportedly surging to an astonishing 5.8 million, making him one of the biggest breakout stars of the tournament.

Delivering a Man of the Match performance, the veteran goalkeeper made seven crucial saves to secure a memorable 0-0 draw against Spain. In the process, Vozinha became the oldest goalkeeper to keep a clean sheet on his FIFA World Cup debut, proving that age is no barrier to excellence on football’s grandest stage.