Vozinha has been named one of the nominees for the Lev Yashin trophy at the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, a recognition that places the Colo-Colo goalkeeper on one of football’s biggest individual stages.
The ceremony is being held on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the London Palladium, with the event scheduled for 17:00 hours. For Vozinha, the nomination reflects the standout campaign he produced during the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada, where his play helped put him in the conversation for the award that goes to the best goalkeeper.
Why the nomination matters
The Lev Yashin trophy is reserved for the top goalkeeper in the game, so a place among the nominees is significant on its own. For Vozinha and Colo-Colo, it is also a global spotlight moment, with the Cape Verde international now linked to the Ballon d’Or ceremony in a year when the event is taking place in London for the first time.
The recognition gives Vozinha a chance to be mentioned alongside the other nominees in the goalkeeper category after a strong World Cup showing. Even without the winner decided yet, the nomination confirms that his performances during the tournament stood out on an international level.
Ballon d’Or night in London
The 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or brings together football figures in London, with photos from the ceremony also including Aníbal Mosa alongside other names from the game. But Vozinha’s place in the conversation is the clearest takeaway for Colo-Colo supporters and Cape Verde fans alike.
As the awards are handed out, the Lev Yashin race will be one of the closely watched parts of the night. For Vozinha, simply getting to this stage is a notable reward for a campaign that lifted his profile well beyond club football.
