Cape Verde player profile
Garry Rodrigues
Garry Rodrigues is an experienced wide forward, part of the Dutch–Cape Verdean pipeline that has strengthened the Blue Sharks, and named in the 2026 squad.
- Position
- Forward
- Born
- The Hague, Netherlands
- Squad status
- Current squad
Experienced wide attacker
Garry Rodrigues is an experienced wide forward, part of the Dutch–Cape Verdean pipeline that has strengthened the Blue Sharks, and named in the 2026 squad.
Garry Rodrigues is part of the diaspora generation that made Cape Verde competitive far beyond its small population. To understand how a nation of around half a million people built a World Cup squad, see our guide to the Cape Verdean football diaspora.
For the wider picture — the coach, the qualifying run and the World Cup itself — start with the Cape Verde national team overview and the 2026 World Cup story.
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Last reviewed: July 2026. Travel rules and football data change — always confirm time-sensitive details before you rely on them.