Cape Verde players

Every profile shows when its data was last checked — clubs, ages and caps change fast, so we date everything and link to sources.

Goalkeepers

First-choice goalkeeper and the face of Cape Verde’s 2026 World Cup run

Centre-back and the clearest example of the diaspora backbone

Modern ball-playing centre-back

Creative, box-to-box midfielder

Captain, long-serving attacker and on-field leader

Key forward of the qualifying campaign and the new generation

Experienced wide attacker

Home-grown attacker