Vozinha Considers His Move to Colo Colo as the Most Important of His Life After the FIFA World Cup 2026

The Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha, a standout at the 2026 World Cup, was introduced at Colo Colo.

The leap to Colo Colo

The Cape Verdean goalkeeper Vozinha, 40 years old, was officially presented as the new reinforcement for Colo Colo and made it clear that his arrival at the Chilean club was marked by conviction. "The decision was very clear. Despite having played in lower leagues, I always told myself that I was a player for a big club. When Colo Colo appeared, I had no doubts," he stated at a press conference. The experienced goalkeeper assured that, despite receiving several offers, his priority was always the "Cacique," which he considers a team with history and international prestige.

The mark in the World Cup

Vozinha gained worldwide notoriety in the 2026 World Cup, where he defended the goal for Cape Verde with memorable performances. In his debut, he kept a clean sheet against Spain, who would later become champions, with seven saves in a 0-0 draw. That record made him the oldest goalkeeper to achieve a clean sheet in his World Cup debut. Additionally, he joined the select list of goalkeepers who achieved multiple matches without conceding goals after the age of 40, alongside legends like Peter Shilton and Dino Zoff. Cape Verde drew all three of their group stage matches and advanced in second place, falling in the round of 16 to Argentina in an electrifying duel.

The present in the "Cacique"

Vozinha's performance in the World Cup was key for Colo Colo to take an interest in him. The goalkeeper himself acknowledged that the tournament was a turning point in his career: "The World Cup was the best thing that ever happened to me in football, but that's all in the past now. Today being at Colo Colo, a huge club with a rich history, is the pinnacle of my club career." Aware of the pressure that comes with defending the most popular team in Chile, Vozinha assured that his goal is to contribute work and experience: "I played against the best teams in the world and now I want to help this team achieve its goals." His debut could take place this Sunday, when Colo Colo, the championship leader, faces Unión La Calera, the last in the standings. The expectation is high, and the goalkeeper's conviction seems to be the driving force of a new stage that promises strong emotions for the white fans.