BIO

Josimar Dias, Vozinha, was born on 3 June 1986 in Mindelo, Cape Verde. A Cape Verdean international, he plays as a goalkeeper for Colo-Colo. His major club honors include winning the Cape Verdean Campeonato Nacional in 2011 with CS Mindelense and the Cypriot Cup in the 2018/19 season with AEL Limassol. He won Player of the Match against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has earned over 90 international caps, appearing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

His 2025-2026 season:

Achievements

30 matches, 35 goals conceded, 13 clean sheets, 0 yellow card, 0 red card

Performance and Ballon d'Or Criteria

  • Shot-Stopping Presence: A pragmatic goalkeeper who maintains strict positioning, sets early, and prioritizes efficient spatial coverage over speculative diving.

  • High-Pressure Resilience: Demonstrates composure against world-class opposition, commanding his penalty area under sustained crossing and central pressure.

Efficiency Statistics

  • World Cup Clean Sheets: Recorded 7 saves and kept a clean sheet in Cape Verde's 0–0 draw against Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

  • Second-Tier Shutouts: Registered 7 clean sheets in 15 appearances for GD Chaves during the 2025/26 Liga Portugal 2 season.