Kapanlagi.com - Vozinha's outstanding performance in the 2026 World Cup continues to bring surprises. After becoming one of the most inspiring stories throughout the tournament, the Cape Verde national team's goalkeeper is now receiving a very unusual award.
The name of the goalkeeper is officially used as the name of a newly discovered species of sea mollusk found by researchers from Spain. This tribute serves as evidence that Vozinha's legacy is not only remembered in the world of football but has also entered the realm of science.
Vozinha shines brightly at the 2026 World Cup (Credit: instagram.com/VOZINHA1)
Spanish marine biology researcher, Jesus Ortea, named the newly discovered marine mollusk species Aldisa vozinhai in honor of Vozinha.
The mollusk is a red sea snail measuring about four millimeters that had not previously been recorded in the scientific world. This new species was published in a scientific work titled Historias de la Bioadversidad (Biodiversity Stories).
The sea creature was found in the Caribbean, specifically around Havana, Cuba, and Guadeloupe.
Interestingly, Ortea deliberately published his research to coincide with the ongoing 2026 World Cup, shortly after Vozinha shone brightly by helping Cape Verde draw against the European champions, Spain, with a score of 0-0. In that match, the 40-year-old goalkeeper made seven crucial saves and was named the man of the match.
Vozinha receives appreciation from all over the world (Credit: instagram.com/VOZINHA1)
The naming of this species actually has a deeper meaning. Jesus Ortea is known to have a close relationship with Cape Verde. In 2023, he received the Medal of Environmental Merit from the country as an award for his contributions to marine biodiversity research in the archipelago.
As a form of gratitude to the people of Cape Verde, Ortea then chose the name Vozinha to be immortalized as the name of the new species he successfully identified.
This is also not the first time Ortea has used the name of a soccer player for his scientific discoveries. In 2019, he named a small sea snail after former Real Madrid goalkeeper and Costa Rica national team player, Keylor Navas.
The 2026 World Cup became the biggest stage in Vozinha's career. In addition to leading Cape Verde to make history in their debut appearance at the event, he also set a record as the oldest player to appear in a World Cup debut for a country at the age of 40 years and 12 days.
His career has taken him to play in various countries, including Cape Verde, Moldova, Slovakia, Cyprus, and Portugal.
His popularity skyrocketed during the tournament. The number of Vozinha's followers on Instagram, which was previously around 50,000, increased to about 28.5 million, making him one of the most viral figures in the 2026 World Cup.
This unique recognition from the world of science further complements the extraordinary journey of the veteran goalkeeper. From crucial saves on the field to having his name immortalized as a new species, Vozinha is now leaving a legacy that will be remembered not only on the green field but also in the world of scientific research.
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