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Josimar Dias Vozinha: Cape Verde Goalkeeper Profile

Josimar Dias became one of the first unforgettable names of the 2026 World Cup when the Blue Sharks held Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta on June 15, 2026. To home fans he is Vozinha, the veteran goalkeeper who made seven saves, kept a clean sheet against one of the tournament favorites, and turned a debutant nation into a global football story.

Vozinha, Josimar Dias, in a GD Chaves goalkeeper kit.
Profile photo via Liga Portugal player page.
Match Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
Goalkeeper Vozinha
Key number 7 saves
Stage World Cup debut

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Quick facts

Who is Josimar Dias?

Josimar Dias is a veteran goalkeeper better known by his nickname, Vozinha. His full name is Josimar Jose Evora Dias, he was born in Mindelo, and his current club profile lists GD Chaves in Portugal as his team. The short version for fans: he is his country's No. 1 and the keeper behind the Spain clean sheet.

Full name
Josimar Jose Evora Dias
Known as
Vozinha
National team
The Blue Sharks
Position
Goalkeeper
Date of birth
June 3, 1986
Age
40 as of June 17, 2026
Birthplace
Mindelo, Sao Vicente
Current club
GD Chaves
World Cup moment
Seven saves in the Spain draw

Spain 0-0 Cape Verde

Why Josimar Dias became a World Cup story

Spain controlled long spells and created enough chances to win, but the underdog left with a clean sheet. Match data credited Vozinha with seven saves as Spain finished with 27 shot attempts, seven shots on goal, and a heavy possession advantage. That is why Josimar Dias did not trend only as a player with a good stat line. He looked like the heart of the match.

Spain 0
Cape Verde 0
Player story

Vozinha made the saves, owned the moment, and gave every "who is Vozinha" search a clear answer.

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Start with the questions fans are asking now

People are arriving from different searches, but they usually want the same answers: who he is, how old he is, what club he plays for, what happened against Spain, and where to watch the most useful highlights.

Who is Josimar Dias?

A quick profile for new fans: real name, nickname, age, country, club, and why Vozinha suddenly matters.

Why is he trending?

The answer begins with seven saves, a clean sheet, a World Cup debutant, and a draw that made Vozinha impossible to ignore.

What happened against Spain?

Spain pushed the match, finished with heavy pressure, and still could not beat the veteran keeper in Atlanta.

Where are the highlights?

Start with the highlights page for save clips, social posts, and the clearest view of why the match took off.

Career snapshot

Age, club, country and the nickname

He turned 40 on June 3, 2026. Born in Mindelo on Sao Vicente island, he represents his country and is listed with GD Chaves in Liga Portugal 2. The Vozinha nickname is not a different player name; it is the football name connected to his family story and the name fans saw after the Spain match.

1986

Born in Mindelo

Josimar José Évora Dias was born on June 3, 1986, and later became known across island football as Vozinha.

2012

Blue Sharks No. 1 era

Vozinha became one of the long-running names around the Blue Sharks, anchoring the national team through a historic period.

2024

Joins GD Chaves

His club profile lists GD Chaves as his current team, giving searchers a direct answer to the club question.

2026

Spain 0-0 shock

In his national team's World Cup debut, the 40-year-old goalkeeper made seven saves, kept Spain scoreless, and became a global story.

Search-friendly FAQ

Quick answers about Josimar Dias

Is Vozinha the same person as Josimar Dias?

Yes. Vozinha is the football name used by Josimar Jose Evora Dias, the goalkeeper who kept Spain scoreless.

How old is Vozinha?

He was born on June 3, 1986, making him 40 years old as of June 17, 2026.

What club does Vozinha play for?

Transfermarkt lists him as a GD Chaves goalkeeper in Liga Portugal 2, with his listed contract running to June 30, 2026.

Why did Vozinha go viral?

He went viral because his team drew 0-0 with Spain in its World Cup debut, he made seven saves, and fans then searched for the player behind the clean sheet.

Is this an official Josimar Dias website?

No. This is a fan-run guide to the public facts, reliable links, and match context around Josimar Dias.

Latest verified updates

Last checked: June 17, 2026

The verified core has not changed: Josimar Dias is Vozinha, the goalkeeper who made seven saves in a 0-0 draw against Spain on June 15, 2026. Social numbers, future fixtures, and club status can move quickly. We check those moving pieces against reliable reports before changing the profile.

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