Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is reported to have become the world’s most-followed goalkeeper on Instagram after Cape Verde’s 2026 World Cup exit. Dexerto says his following climbed from around 50,000 before the tournament to more than 20 million after the Round of 32 defeat to Argentina.
The reported spike followed a breakout tournament narrative: Vozinha was credited with seven saves in Cape Verde’s 0-0 draw with Spain on June 15, and the source says Brazilian broadcaster CazéTV encouraged viewers to follow him during that match coverage. Cape Verde later advanced from Group H as runners-up before losing 3-2 after extra time to Argentina in Miami, where Vozinha was again reported to have made seven saves across 120 minutes.
If verified, the scale of the attention would be unusual even by modern football standards, especially for a 40-year-old goalkeeper from a debutant World Cup nation. The source also states that his follower count now exceeds those of major goalkeepers such as Iker Casillas and Thibaut Courtois, but that ranking requires external confirmation.
There is also a football-market angle for editors to watch: Dexerto reports that Vozinha is a free agent after his G.D. Chaves contract expired. Any claim of club interest should remain cautious unless supported by additional sourcing.
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