Vozinha (foto: Instagram)
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has gained more than 28 million Instagram followers during the World Cup, with Inter Miami reportedly monitoring the veteran shot-stopper.
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Vozinha has become one of the biggest stories of the 2026 World Cup, both on and off the pitch.
The experienced Cape Verde goalkeeper, whose full name is Josimar José Évora Dias, has enjoyed an astonishing rise in global popularity after helping his country become one of the tournament's biggest surprises.
The 40-year-old entered the World Cup with around 20,000 followers on Instagram.
Now, according to the latest figures, he has amassed more than 28.3 million followers, making him the most-followed goalkeeper in the world on the platform.
His audience now exceeds that of several of football's biggest names between the posts. Thibaut Courtois has approximately 18.1 million followers, Manuel Neuer around 15 million and legendary Iker Casillas about 20.4 million.
Vozinha's social media success even places him ahead of many elite outfield players. Harry Kane, England's captain, has around 19.1 million followers, while the Cape Verde goalkeeper is closing in on Luka Modrić, whose audience stands at roughly 39 million.
Every post from Vozinha now attracts millions of views, with his emotional farewell message after Cape Verde's World Cup campaign spreading rapidly across social media.
Inter Miami among interested clubs
Vozinha's performances have attracted attention away from social media as well.
His contract with Portuguese club Chaves expired during the World Cup, leaving him available as a free agent.
According to reports, clubs from several countries have expressed interest in signing the veteran goalkeeper.
Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham and home to Lionel Messi, is among the clubs reportedly monitoring his situation.
Vozinha's remarkable rise mirrors Cape Verde's unforgettable World Cup journey.
The small Atlantic island nation, located around 570 kilometres off the northwest coast of Africa, made its World Cup debut this summer and captured the imagination of football fans around the globe with a series of memorable performances.