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Vozinha says Yashin Trophy nomination belongs to Cabo Verde too

From ABC Color · () Spanish

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  • Cape Verde goalkeeper Josimar José Évora Dias, known as Vozinha, said his nomination for the 2026 Yashin Trophy represents San Vicente, Cabo Verde, and the people who supported him.
  • The 40-year-old goalkeeper gained global attention during the 2026 World Cup and now plays for Chilean club Colo-Colo.
  • Vozinha was nominated alongside Unai Simón, David Raya, Joan García, Emiliano Martínez and Thibaut Courtois.

For Vozinha, a place on the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist for the world's best goalkeeper is not a personal achievement alone. “This nomination is not only mine. I carry San Vicente, Cabo Verde, and an entire people who never stopped believing,” the Cape Verde international wrote on Instagram.

The 40-year-old goalkeeper is playing for Colo-Colo in Chile after becoming one of the breakout figures of the 2026 World Cup. Cape Verde, making its debut at the tournament, reached the round of 32 before losing 3-2 to Argentina in a closely fought match.

This nomination is not only mine. I carry San Vicente, Cabo Verde, and an entire people who never stopped believing.

· Josimar José Évora Dias (Vozinha)The goalkeeper described his Yashin Trophy nomination as a shared achievement with his homeland and supporters.

Vozinha kept Spain scoreless in the group stage, then helped Cape Verde draw 2-2 with Uruguay and 0-0 with Saudi Arabia. His performances made him internationally famous, and his Instagram following grew to nearly 30 million.

Some moments seem too big to be true, until the day we realize the whole journey was worth it. Today, seeing my name among the Ballon d'Or nominees is difficult to put into words.

· Josimar José Évora Dias (Vozinha)Vozinha expressed his emotion after appearing on the goalkeeper shortlist.

“Some moments seem too big to be true, until the day we realize the whole journey was worth it,” he wrote. “Today, seeing my name among the Ballon d'Or nominees is difficult to put into words.” He also recalled his origins, sacrifices and hardships, and thanked God, his family, teammates and everyone who had shared the journey.

The Yashin Trophy shortlist also includes Spain world champion Unai Simón of Athletic Bilbao, David Raya of Arsenal, Joan García of Barcelona, Argentina's Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa and Chelsea, and Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois. After the World Cup, Vozinha joined Colo-Colo as a free agent from Portugal's second division club Chaves. The Chilean side celebrated his nomination, calling him “a Cacique nominated for goalkeeper of the year.”

A Cacique nominated for goalkeeper of the year. Our Colo-Colo goalkeeper, Vozinha, has been nominated for the award.

· Colo-ColoThe Chilean club celebrated Vozinha's nomination on social media.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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