Vozinha signs with Colo-Colo after historic campaign with Cape Verde
Goalkeeper Vozinha, one of the standout players in Cape Verde's historic campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2026, has signed with Colo-Colo. The Chilean club announced the signing of the 40-year-old goalkeeper, who will be the most experienced player in the team.
Vozinha was revealed by Batuque, a Cape Verdean club, and also defended Mindelense in his country. He also played for Progresso Sambizanga (Angola), Zimbru (Moldova), Gil Vicente, AEL Limassol (Cyprus), AS Trencin (Slovakia) and Chaves, Portugal.
Why it matters for Cape Verde
Cape Verde's campaign in the FIFA World Cup 2026 was historic, with the team advancing to the knockout stage in its first participation. Vozinha was one of the main players responsible for this campaign, defending the team in four games and four draws in the 90 minutes.
What comes next
Vozinha will be the most experienced player in the Colo-Colo team, which is qualified for the quarterfinals of the Copa Chile. He will be coached by Fernando Ortiz, who replaced Arturo Vidal, 39 years old, and ex-Flamengo, Athletico, Juventus, Bayern and Leverkusen.
Statistics
Vozinha has 29.5 million followers on Instagram and is known for his skills on the field. He was elected by FIFA to the ideal team of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Official transfer
The transfer of Vozinha to Colo-Colo was officially announced by the Chilean club. The 40-year-old goalkeeper signed an 18-month contract with the club and will be the most experienced player in the team.
