Vozinha Shines in Colo-Colo Debut

Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper, Vozinha, continued to impress after the 2026 World Cup, now in Chile's top flight. In his debut for Colo-Colo, he kept a clean sheet and helped the team extend their lead atop the Primera División table.

Flawless Debut in the Copa Chile

On August 4, Vozinha held his first training session with Colo-Colo. After more than two weeks without being called up, he made his debut in the Copa Chile against Unión Española on Sunday night, in a match that ended 3-0 in favor of the club.

Performance in the Primera División

In the match against Huachipato at Estadio Ester Roa Rebolledo, Vozinha held the score at 0-0. The performance ensured Colo-Colo remained atop the table, with 53 points and a 14-point lead over rivals Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile.

Signing and Controversy

Vozinha's contract, worth $25,000 per month, is ten times the salary he earned at previous clubs. The signing sparked debate in the Chilean media, with divided opinions on the necessity of signing a 40-year-old goalkeeper.

• Claudio Bravo criticized the club's pursuit of a veteran goalkeeper.
• Esteban Paredes questioned whether the signing would be beneficial for the development of 19-year-old goalkeeper Mauría.
• Johnny Herrera noted that pressure on the young goalkeeper increased following Vozinha's arrival.

Impact on the Team

Head coach Fernando Ortiz stated that "I just want to see Vozinha play." The decision to field the 40-year-old goalkeeper was seen as an effort to bolster the team's defense in pursuit of the 2027 Copa Libertadores.

Future Outlook

With the security provided by Vozinha, Colo-Colo maintains the lead and remains strong in the race for automatic qualification to the Copa Libertadores. The veteran's presence could be decisive in the season's final stretch.

With information from ge, Goal.com, Vietnam.vn.