Neuer, the goalkeeper the world was talking about, even swept him away.

Neuer, the goalkeeper the world was talking about, even swept him away.

22.06.2026 13:20

The popularity of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, who became one of the most talked-about names in the World Cup with his saves against Spain, has exploded. The experienced goalkeeper surpassed German legend Manuel Neuer in the number of followers he reached in a short time.

The experienced goalkeeper of Cape Verde, Vozinha, who drew attention with his surprising performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has also carried his on-field success to social media. The veteran glovesman, who made headlines in world football especially with his performance against Spain, gained millions of new followers.

HE LEFT NEUER BEHIND

Vozinha, who achieved a rapid rise on social media in a short time, reached 15.4 million followers. With this number, he also left behind Manuel Neuer, a living legend of German football.

Follower counts are as follows:

  • Vozinha: 15.4 million
  • Manuel Neuer: 14.8 million

GREAT IMPACT IN THE FOOTBALL WORLD

Vozinha, who has become one of the symbolic figures of Cape Verde's success story in the World Cup, has caused widespread reverberations in the football world. Many football fans noted that the experienced goalkeeper, who spent most of his career away from Europe's top leagues, has gained global recognition thanks to the World Cup.

THE LEADING ROLE IN THE FAIRY TALE

Vozinha, a key contributor to Cape Verde's success, considered one of the tournament's biggest surprises, continues to keep his team afloat with crucial saves. The veteran goalkeeper has managed to become one of the most talked-about names of the World Cup, not only for his performance but also for his extraordinary rise on social media.

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