What is the best Cape Verde national team player in history?

From flag-bearing veterans of the Blue Sharks' long qualifying road to the breakout stars who stunned Spain and Argentina at their first-ever World Cup, this squad spans generations. Who wears the crown?

1

Ryan Mendes

Winger and captain who is Cape Verde's all-time record holder for caps and goals, leading the Blue Sharks at their first-ever World Cup in 2026.

1000pts

2

Garry Rodrigues

Long-serving veteran winger and one of the national squad's most experienced attacking outlets.

941pts

3

Stopira

Veteran defender who has been a squad fixture across multiple Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifying cycles.

666pts

4

Logan Costa

Composed centre-back who anchored Cape Verde's defense at their 2026 World Cup debut while playing regularly in La Liga.

605pts

5

Vozinha

Veteran goalkeeper who became a global sensation at the 2026 World Cup, keeping clean sheets against Spain and Saudi Arabia.

605pts

6

Dailon Livramento

Breakout forward of World Cup qualifying who scored the goal that clinched Cape Verde's historic first qualification.

605pts

7

Diney Borges

Under-the-radar centre-back who partnered at the heart of Cape Verde's stingy World Cup defense.

533pts

8

Nuno da Costa

Journeyman striker with a long, decorated European club career and a familiar name to devoted Cape Verde fans.

533pts

9

Sidny Lopes Cabral

Breakout winger who curled in a stunning extra-time equalizer against Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.

532pts

10

Ze Luis

Prolific striker who won league titles with both FC Porto and Spartak Moscow before starring for Cape Verde.

444pts

11

Djaniny

Attacking forward who became the first African player to win Liga MX's top scorer award while also representing Cape Verde.

444pts