Cape Verdean goalkeeper became an internet sensation after a match with Spain (1 photo + 1 video)

40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Vozinha saved seven goals from reigning European champions Spain in the 2026 World Cup match. His performance ensured a 0-0 draw. In a short period of time, the athlete's social media following has grown to 2 million.



The Group H match between Spain and Cape Verde took place in Atlanta, USA. It sensationally ended goalless, despite the latter team having only 26% of the ball. Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar Vozinha, 40, who plays for a club in the Portuguese second division, made seven saves and was named the match's man of the match.

Before the game, he had around 50,000 followers on Instagram. By the end of the first half, he had around 100,000 followers, and an hour later, that number had increased to 350,000. By the time he reached the locker room, his followers had reached nearly a million. Vozinha learned of his popularity from a journalist who showed him her page during a post-match interview. The goalkeeper called it "crazy." Now, just over two hours after the end of the game, he has 2.4 million followers, and that number continues to grow.