Vozinha moved by Ballon d'Or 2026 goalkeeper shortlist nomination | OneFootball

Vozinha, 40, has been named among the 10 contenders for the Ballon d'Or 2026 Goalkeeper of the Season award, and said in an Instagram post that the recognition left him deeply moved.

He was Cape Verde's standout at the World Cup, drawing 0-0 with Spain, 2-2 with Uruguay and 0-0 with Saudi Arabia before a 3-2 extra-time defeat to Argentina in the last 32.

The veteran has moved from GD Chaves in Portugal's second tier to Chilean side Colo-Colo, and the shortlist was unveiled on Tuesday.

His message framed the nomination as belonging to Sao Vicente, Cape Verde and its people, recalling sacrifices and difficulties, offering thanks to God, family and team-mates, and stressing he will stay grounded with his heart in his country.

He has become a national figure and a social media phenomenon, amassing 28.8 million Instagram followers. He made his Colo-Colo debut in late August and has yet to concede.

Source: L'Équipe

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