Vozinha, real name Josimar José Évora Dias is taking over internet like a storm as the 40-year-old goalkeeper is dominating global sports with his awesome performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026
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Earlier, social media platforms including X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, etc are buzzing with viral videos of Vozinha, and Roberto Lopes, a professional football player from Cape Verde with his Instagram following skyrocketing after his performance against Spain.
Before the World Cup, Vozinha had just 50K followers on Instagram but after his incredible masterclass against Spain, that number exploded to 5.8 million.
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha revealed after the match: “I cried after the game because I grew up with my grandparents when I was a kid, and they could not be there. They passed away a few years ago. My mum could not be here either for a VISA issue, and the money we had to pay for it. We did not manage to do this in time.”
After the 40-year-old goalkeeper’s Man of the Match performance (7 saves) in Cape Verde’s historic 0-0 draw vs Spain, his mother Ana Candida Évora couldn’t be there due to visa and bond costs.
Who is Vozinha, Cape Verde’s national football team goalkeeper
“ESPERÉ Y SOÑÉ TODA MI VIDA POR ESTE MOMENTO”.
Vozinha, entre lágrimas y con la voz entrecortada, ufff. 🇨🇻❤️ pic.twitter.com/IZtIWp0gbl
— Ataque Futbolero (@AtaqueFutbolero) June 15, 2026
What Exactly Happened?
On June 15, 2026, FIFA World Cup’s debutante team Cape Verde, Vozinha saved 7 shots securing 0-0 draw for his team against the highest ranking team Spain.
For his epic performance, Vozinha secured Man of the Match. At the age of 40-years and 12 days old, Vozinha broke the record of Eloy Room as he became the oldest player to feature in a nation’s first FIFA World Cup match.
Who is Vozinha?
𝟓.𝟖 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑𝐒 🤯🌍
Before the World Cup, Vozinha had just 50K followers on Instagram. After his incredible masterclass against Spain, that number exploded to 𝟱.𝟴 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡 (!!!) 😳🇨🇻
Tim Payne had only 4,715 Instagram followers and was… pic.twitter.com/Qs6hvyCAtN
— 433 (@433) June 16, 2026
Vozinha, whose real name is Josimar José Évora Dias is a professional football player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Cape Verde national football team.
Standing at 1.89m that is 6 feet 2 inches, Vozinha played for Cape Verde, Angola, Moldova, Portugal, Cyprus, and Slovakia. Reportedly, the professional player has played 5 major international tournaments that are the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, 2015, 2021, 2023, and FIFA World Cup 2026.
Born on June 3, 1986, in Mindelo, Cape Verde, age 40 Vozinha began his career at a local club Batuque, with whom the player played for until 2011 before switching to Mindelense.
A year later, he was signed by Porgresso do Sambizanga in Angola, with whom he stayed for at least 3 years till his contract expired with the club.
In 2012, Vozinha made his international debut for the national team of Cape Verde. Vozinha lived with his grandparents during his childhood with them unable to be there to witness his man of the match world cup performance owing to them having passed away previously.
Marital Status
As of now, there is no information regarding his wife as he likes to keep his personal life private.
Salary & Net Worth
At the time of writing this article, Vozinha’s net worth is estimated to be under $1 million. His transfer market value is €48,000.