Cape Verde keeper Vozinha says he always believed he was a ‘big club’ player after Colo-Colo move
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said on Tuesday he always believed he belonged at a major club after his stand-out performances at the World Cup earned him a move to Chilean side Colo-Colorado
The 40-year-old, who became a social media sensation at the World Cup, played a crucial role in helping the small African island nation get past the group stage before suffering a narrow defeat to Argentina in the round of 32.
Vozinha joined Colo-Colo, who have won a record 34 Chilean top-flight titles, after leaving Portuguese second-tier side Chaves. He previously played for clubs in Angola, Cyprus, Moldova and Slovakia.
“Despite playing in smaller leagues for clubs that weren’t exactly giants, deep down I always told myself I was a ‘big club’ player,” Vozinha told reporters.
“So when Colo-Colo came calling, there was no doubt.
From day one, I knew where I wanted to play. I received many offers, but Colo-Colo was always the priority.”
In their first World Cup appearance, Cape Verde drew 0-0 with eventual winners Spain.


