Spider-Man campaign features Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha starred in a promotional campaign for the movie "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
- The campaign featured Vozinha in a Spider-Man jersey, highlighting his role as a hero.
- Vozinha gained significant popularity after his performances in the 2026 World Cup, increasing his social media following from 50,000 to over 20 million.
Cabo Verde's national team goalkeeper, Vozinha, has transitioned from football hero to a real-life superhero in a promotional campaign for the recently released "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
The promotional video, filmed in Sรฃo Vicente, Cape Verde, shows the goalkeeper sporting a Spider-Man jersey. Sony Pictures Brazil presented Vozinha and the iconic Marvel character as heroes who believe in making a difference, capitalizing on the immense popularity the goalkeeper achieved during the 2026 World Cup.
Vozinha became a standout player during the tournament, particularly for his crucial saves against Spain, the eventual champions, and his performance in Cabo Verde's elimination match against Argentina. His social media presence exploded, growing from approximately 50,000 followers before the World Cup to over 20 million afterward.
This surge in popularity coincided with his recent transfer to Chilean club Colo Colo, which officially announced his signing last week. The campaign underscores Vozinha's newfound status as a national icon and a global personality.
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.