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For the first time in history, a Cape Verdean footballer has been nominated for a Ballon dβOr award. ballondorofficial / uefa π§€
Josimar βVozinhaβ Dias is officially among the nominees for the Yashin Trophy, the award presented to the worldβs best goalkeeper.
At 40 years old, Vozinha turned Cabo Verdeβs historic World Cup debut into one of the defining goalkeeping stories of the tournament:
π§€ 4 World Cup appearances
π§€ 18 saves
π§€ 7 saves against Spain
π§€ 8 saves against Argentina
π§€ Player of the Match against Spain
π§€ Selected by fans for the World Cup Dream Team
After representing GD Chaves in Portugal, Vozinhaβs performances on the world stage earned him a move to Colo-Colo, one of the biggest clubs in South American football.
Now, his name appears alongside Courtois, Bounou, Kobel, MartΓnez, Mendy, Raya, Safonov and SimΓ³n.
This is bigger than one player.
It is a landmark moment for Cabo...