Cape Verde's Sidny Cabral scored a stunning goal against Argentina in the World Cup. The 23-year-old player impressed with a powerful shot against the current world champions.
Who is Sidny Cabral?
Sidny Cabral is a Cape Verdean player who mainly plays as a left-back, but his versatility allows him to play in any position on the sides of the field.
What happened in the match?
Sidny's goal tied the game in extra time (2-2) and could have led to a penalty shootout for a spot in the round of 16. However, the African team suffered a third goal and was eliminated from the tournament.
What is Sidny Cabral's background?
Born in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Cabral built an international career, playing for clubs in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Germany before catching attention at Estrela Amadora, Portugal. His growth was so rapid that José Mourinho approved his signing by Benfica in December last year.
| Club | Country |
|---|---|
| Estrela Amadora | Portugal |
| Benfica | Portugal |
| Trabzonspor | Turkey |
Sidny Cabral currently plays for Trabzonspor, Turkey. For the Cape Verde national team, he mainly plays as a left-back, but his versatility allows him to play in any position on the sides of the field.
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