While many had different teams pegged as potential dark horses ahead of the FIFA World Cup, the spotlight has increasingly shifted to one surprise package: the African nation of Cape Verde.
Their impressive run has captured widespread attention and excitement, with much of the credit going to goalkeeper Vozinha, whose heroic and commanding performances have played a key role in their rise.
Vozinha has not only seen his popularity skyrocket but has also overtaken NFL legend Tom Brady in social media followers, with approximately 15.6 million followers on Instagram.
His rapid rise did not stop there, as he reportedly surpassed Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in Instagram followers, who had previously been the most followed goalkeeper on the platform with around 14.8 million followers.
While it may not be directly related to on-field success, it underlines the massive attention he has attracted — largely driven by his standout performances.
