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After putting in an incredible performance in his debut World Cup at the age of 40, Cape Verde’s star goalkeeper Vozinha has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Chilean club Colo Colo.
The transfer follows a breakout campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Vozinha helped lead Cape Verde to the round of 16 in the country’s first ever appearance. The signing was teased by the club on social media.
Named to FIFA’s team of the tournament, the veteran goalkeeper recorded 18 saves across four matches, 15 of which came against the two teams that reached the final, while helping Cape Verde remain unbeaten in 90 minutes.
His tournament highlight was a seven-save clean sheet in a scoreless draw against eventual world champions Spain, making him the oldest goalkeeper to record a shutout in a World Cup debut.
In the Round of 16, Vozinha recorded eight saves during a 3-2 extra-time loss to Argentina, earning praise from Lionel Messi and other legends of the sport.
Born Josimar Jose Evora Dias, the goalkeeper entered the World Cup as an independent free agent after his contract expired with Portuguese second division side Chaves.
He adopted the name Vozinha early in his career to avoid sharing a name with a teammate, referencing a childhood nickname he was given while being raised by his grandparents.
Off the field, Vozinha’s tournament performances generated widespread international attention, growing his social media following from 50,000 to over 29 million followers following the tournament, along with reported transfer interest from MLS side Inter Miami before agreeing terms with Colo Colo.
At Colo Colo, Vozinha will play under Argentine manager Fernando Ortiz as the Santiago club builds its roster for the upcoming Copa Libertadores, the South American equivalent of the UEFA Champions League.
