Cape Verde

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Scouting intel

compiled 2026-06-11 · Sonar

Squad value

€28m

Coach

Bubista (Pedro Leitão Brito)

Form (last 5)

LWDWW

Key players

Logan CostaCB · Commanding aerial presence, key build-up outletc. €6m

Steven MoreiraRB/CB · Versatile defender, aggressive in duels and pressc. €3m

Jamiro MonteiroCM/AM · High-energy creator linking midfield and attackc. €3m

Jovane CabralLW/SS · Direct dribbler, main one‑v‑one and shooting threatc. €3m

Shape: Bubista typically uses a compact 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 built on a well-organised mid/low block and strong defensive discipline.[6][8] In possession they look for quick wide transitions through Mendes, Garry Rodrigues or Jovane Cabral, with full-backs providing support rather than constant overlapping.[4][7][8]

Numbers: Recent AFCON and World Cup qualifying data shows Cabo Verde allowing relatively low shot volume and xG against for their talent level, underpinned by a narrow defensive shape and good set-piece defending.[6][8] In attack they tend to generate modest open‑play xG but over-index from wide counters and dead balls, relying on efficiency rather than sustained chance creation.[6][8]

Key updates

▸Cabo Verde have qualified for their first ever FIFA World Cup and are drawn in Group H with Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.[2][4][7][8]
▸FIFA and the Cape Verde federation confirmed Bubista has retained his post to lead the team into the 2026 World Cup after their strong AFCON 2023 and qualifying campaigns.[6][7][8]
▸The final 26-man World Cup squad features experienced core players such as Vozinha, Ryan Mendes, Stopira and Garry Rodrigues, alongside Europe-based defenders Logan Costa and Steven Moreira.[4][6][7][8]
▸Pre‑tournament friendlies against Serbia and Bermuda were scheduled as final tune‑ups, used to integrate tactical details and confirm squad roles before the World Cup opener.[6][7][8]