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| Coach = [[Bubista]]
| Coach = [[Bubista]]
| Captain = [[Ryan Mendes]]
| Captain = [[Ryan Mendes]]
| Most caps = [[Ryan Mendes]] (75)
| Most caps = Ryan Mendes (80)
| Top scorer = [[Ryan Mendes]] (17)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/century.html |title=Players with 100+ Caps and 30+ International Goals |author1=Mamrud, Roberto |author2=Stokkermans, Karel |website=[[RSSSF]] |access-date=17 February 2011 |archive-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325005412/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/century.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| Top scorer = Ryan Mendes (18)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/century.html |title=Players with 100+ Caps and 30+ International Goals |author1=Mamrud, Roberto |author2=Stokkermans, Karel |website=[[RSSSF]] |access-date=17 February 2011 |archive-date=25 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325005412/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/century.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
| Home Stadium = [[Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde]]
| Home Stadium = [[Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde]]
| FIFA Trigramme = CPV
| FIFA Trigramme = CPV
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[[Cape Verdean diaspora|Cape Verdeans abroad]], who are more numerous than the population of the islands themselves, are a major source of players for the national team. Most of Cape Verde's current international footballers play outside Cape Verde (mainly in Europe, but also in Asia), and some were born outside the islands.<ref name="FIFA1">{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=772955/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508222918/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=772955/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 May 2014 |title=Foreign contingent boost Cape Verde |date=21 May 2010|publisher=[[FIFA]] |access-date=27 June 2010}}</ref>
[[Cape Verdean diaspora|Cape Verdeans abroad]], who are more numerous than the population of the islands themselves, are a major source of players for the national team. Most of Cape Verde's current international footballers play outside Cape Verde (mainly in Europe, but also in Asia), and some were born outside the islands.<ref name="FIFA1">{{cite web |url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=772955/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140508222918/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=772955/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 May 2014 |title=Foreign contingent boost Cape Verde |date=21 May 2010|publisher=[[FIFA]] |access-date=27 June 2010}}</ref>


Several players of Cape Verdean origin have chosen to play for other national teams. These include [[Eliseu]], [[Nani (footballer)|Nani]], [[Oceano da Cruz|Oceano]], [[Manuel Fernandes (footballer, born 1986)|Manuel Fernandes]], [[Rolando (footballer)|Rolando]], [[Nélson Marcos]], [[Jorge Andrade]], [[Miguel Monteiro|Miguel]] and [[Silvestre Varela]], who all represent [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]], as well as [[Mickaël Tavares]], [[Jacques Faty|Jacques]] and [[Ricardo Faty]] ([[Senegal national football team|Senegal]]), [[Patrick Vieira]] ([[France national football team|France]]), [[Gelson Fernandes]] ([[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]]), [[Henrik Larsson]] ([[Sweden national football team|Sweden]]), [[David Mendes da Silva]], [[Lerin Duarte]], [[Jerson Cabral]] ([[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]]) and [[Rui da Gracia|Rui]] ([[Equatorial Guinea national football team|Equatorial Guinea]]), among other examples.
Several players of Cape Verdean origin have chosen to play for other national teams. These include [[Eliseu]], [[Nani (footballer)|Nani]], [[Oceano da Cruz|Oceano]], [[Manuel Fernandes (footballer, born 1986)|Manuel Fernandes]], [[Rolando (footballer)|Rolando]], [[Nélson Marcos]], [[Jorge Andrade]], [[Miguel Monteiro|Miguel]] and [[Silvestre Varela]], who all represent [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]], as well as [[Mickaël Tavares]], [[Jacques Faty|Jacques]] and [[Ricardo Faty]] ([[Senegal national football team|Senegal]]), [[Patrick Vieira]] ([[France national football team|France]]), [[Gelson Fernandes]] ([[Switzerland national football team|Switzerland]]), [[Henrik Larsson]] ([[Sweden men's national football team|Sweden]]), [[David Mendes da Silva]], [[Lerin Duarte]], [[Jerson Cabral]] ([[Netherlands national football team|Netherlands]]) and [[Rui da Gracia|Rui]] ([[Equatorial Guinea national football team|Equatorial Guinea]]), among other examples.


===World Cup and African Nations Cup qualifiers===
===World Cup and African Nations Cup qualifiers===
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===Other tournaments and notable matches===
===Other tournaments and notable matches===
Cape Verde has two titles: It hosted and won the [[Amílcar Cabral Cup]] in 2000, and won the gold medal in the football tournament at the [[2009 Lusophony Games]]. The team also won a bronze medal at the [[2006 Lusophony Games]]. For the first time in its history, on 2 November 2002, it faced a non-African team, [[Luxembourg national football team|Luxembourg]], in a friendly, resulting in a scoreless draw. On 4 September 2009, it faced [[Malta national football team|Malta]] in a friendly, resulting in a 2–0 victory. On 24 May 2010, Cape Verde played out a 0–0 draw in a friendly match against a full-strength [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=289370&cc=5901 |title=Report: Portugal v Cape Verde Islands – International Friendly – ESPN Soccernet |publisher=Soccernet.espn.go.com |date=24 May 2010 |access-date=19 April 2012 |archive-date=21 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021142155/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=289370&cc=5901 |url-status=dead }}</ref> At the time, Portugal was third in the FIFA rankings and Cape Verde were 117th.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/associations/association=cpv/men/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219140223/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/associations/association=cpv/men/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 February 2015|title=The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking - Associations - Cape Verde Islands - Men's|website=FIFA.com|publisher=Fédération Internationale de Football Association|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> On 31 March 2015, a second friendly against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] resulted in a 2–0 victory in Portugal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32140214|title=Portugal 0 Cape Verde Islands 2|date=31 March 2015|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2 April 2015|archive-date=1 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401062423/https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32140214|url-status=live}}</ref>
Cape Verde has two titles: It hosted and won the [[Amílcar Cabral Cup]] in 2000, and won the gold medal in the football tournament at the [[2009 Lusophony Games]]. The team also won a bronze medal at the [[2006 Lusophony Games]]. For the first time in its history, on 2 November 2002, it faced a non-African team, [[Luxembourg national football team|Luxembourg]], in a friendly, resulting in a scoreless draw. On 4 September 2009, it faced [[Malta national football team|Malta]] in a friendly, resulting in a 2–0 victory. On 24 May 2010, Cape Verde played out a 0–0 draw in a friendly match against a full-strength [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=289370&cc=5901 |title=Report: Portugal v Cape Verde Islands – International Friendly – ESPN Soccernet |publisher=[[ESPN]] |date=24 May 2010 |access-date=19 April 2012 |archive-date=21 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021142155/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=289370&cc=5901 |url-status=dead }}</ref> At the time, Portugal was third in the FIFA rankings and Cape Verde were 117th.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/associations/association=cpv/men/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150219140223/http://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/associations/association=cpv/men/index.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 February 2015|title=The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking - Associations - Cape Verde Islands - Men's|website=FIFA.com|publisher=Fédération Internationale de Football Association|access-date=20 May 2018}}</ref> On 31 March 2015, a second friendly against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] resulted in a 2–0 victory in Portugal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32140214|title=Portugal 0 Cape Verde Islands 2|date=31 March 2015|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2 April 2015|archive-date=1 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401062423/https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/32140214|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Stadiums==
==Stadiums==
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===2023===
===2023===
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|goals2 =
* [[Ryan Mendes|Mendes]] {{goal|56}}
|stadium = [[Mbombela Stadium]]
|location = [[Mbombela]], South Africa
|attendance =
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|location = [[Rabat]], Morocco
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|score = 3–1
|team2 = {{fb|BFA}}
|report = https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/06/00/africa/africa-cup-of-nations-qualification/cape-verde-islands/burkina-faso/3782977/
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*[[Bebé]] {{goal|7}}
*[[João Paulo Fernandes (footballer)|Fernandes]] {{goal|67}}
*[[Euclides Tavares Andrade|Clé]] {{goal|90+4}}
|goals2 =
*[[Issoufou Dayo|Dayo]] {{goal|45+3}}
|stadium = [[Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde]]
|location = [[Praia]], Cape Verde
|attendance =
|referee =[[Haythem Guirat]] ([[Tunisian Football Federation|Tunisia]])
|result = W
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|time = {{UTZ|17:00|1}}
|time = {{UTZ|17:00|1}}
|team1 = {{fb-rt|CMR}}
|team1 = {{fb-rt|CMR}}
|score =
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|team2 = {{fb|CPV}}
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*[[Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui|Ngadeu-Ngadjui]] {{goal|13}}
*[[Vincent Aboubakar|Aboubakar]] {{goal|25||44|pen.}}
*[[Nouhou Tolo|Tolo]] {{goal|54}}
|goals2 =
|goals2 =
*[[Jamiro Monteiro|Monteiro]] {{goal|37}}
|stadium = [[Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium]]
|stadium = [[Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium]]
|location = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon
|location = [[Yaoundé]], Cameroon
|attendance =
|attendance =
|referee = [[Mustapha Ghorbal]] ([[Algerian Football Federation|Algeria]])
|referee =
|report = https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288282/288289/400018185
|report = https://www.fifa.com/fifaplus/en/match-centre/match/520/288282/288289/400018185
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|result = L
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|format = 1
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|round = [[2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF Group D|2026 FIFA WC Qualifier]]
|date = 10 June
|date = 11 June
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|team1 = {{fb-rt|CPV}}
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|team2 = {{fb|LBY}}
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*[[Diney (footballer, born 1995)|Diney]] {{goal|10}}
|goals2 =
|goals2 =
|stadium = [[Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde]]
|stadium = [[Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde]]
|location = [[Praia]], Cape Verde
|location = [[Praia]], Cape Verde
|attendance =
|attendance =
|referee = Ibrahim Kalilou Traore ([[Ivorian Football Federation|Ivory Coast]])
|referee =
|report = https://it.soccerway.com/matches/2024/06/11/africa/wc-qualifying-africa/cape-verde-islands/libya/4236850/
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*[[Omar Marmoush|Marmoush]] {{goal|45+1}}
*[[Ibrahim Adel|Adel]] {{goal|70}}
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|stadium = [[Cairo International Stadium]]
|location = [[Cairo]], Egypt
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==Players==
==Players==
===Current squad===
===Current squad===
The following players have been selected for the [[2026 FIFA World Cup qualification – CAF Group D|2026 FIFA World Cup qualification]] against [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]] and [[Libya national football team|Libya]] on 8 and 11 June 2024 respectively.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ojogo.pt/8366666750/cabo-verde-divulga-convocados-sete-jogadores-atuam-em-portugal/| title= Cabo Verde divulga convocados: sete jogadores atuam em Portugal|date=23 May 2024}}</ref>
The following players were selected for the [[2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification Group C|2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification]] matches against [[Egypt national football team|Egypt]] and [[Mauritania national football team|Mauritania]] on 6 and 10 September 2024, respectively.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ojogo.pt/3659474999/os-convocados-de-cabo-verde-para-o-apuramento-para-a-can2025/| title= Os convocados de Cabo Verde para o apuramento para a CAN'2025|date=28 August 2024}}</ref>


''Caps and goals correct as of 26 March 2024, after the match against [[Equatorial Guinea national football team|Equatorial Guinea]].''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.besoccer.com/match/cabo-verde/guinea-ecuatorial/2024712520/lineups | title=Lineups Cape Verde vs Equatorial Guinea }}</ref> <!--- ATTENTION! - Caps and goal for Ocotber 2023 friendly against Comoros still missing. Substitutes for 10 January 2024 Friendly against Tunisia missing as well-->
''Caps and goals correct as of 6 September 2024, after the match against [[Egypt national football team|Egypt]].<!--- ATTENTION! - Caps and goal for Ocotber 2023 friendly against Comoros still missing. Substitutes for 10 January 2024 Friendly against Tunisia missing as well-->


{{nat fs g start}}
{{nat fs g start}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Vozinha]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1986|6|3}}|caps=74|goals=0|club=[[AS Trenčín]]|clubnat=SVK}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Vozinha]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1986|6|3}}|caps=76|goals=0|club=[[G.D. Chaves|Chaves]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Bruno Varela]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|11|4}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Vitória S.C.|Vitória Guimaraes]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Bruno Varela]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|11|4}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[Vitória S.C.|Vitória Guimaraes]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Tiago Gomes (footballer, born 2002)|Tiago Gomes]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2002|8|14}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Royale Union Saint-Gilloise|Union Saint-Gilloise]]|clubnat=BEL}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Dylan Silva]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1999|2|10}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[S.U. Sintrense|Sintrense]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Paulo Santos Cassoco]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2002|1|21}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[C.F. Estrela da Amadora|Estrela Amadora U23]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Roberto Lopes (footballer, born 1992)|Roberto Lopes]]|age={{birth date and age|1992|6|17|df=y}}|caps=30|goals=0|club=[[Shamrock Rovers F.C.|Shamrock Rovers]]|clubnat=IRL}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Roberto Lopes (footballer, born 1992)|Pico Lopes]]|age={{birth date and age|1992|6|17|df=y}}|caps=32|goals=0|club=[[Shamrock Rovers F.C.|Shamrock Rovers]]|clubnat=IRL}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Diney (footballer, born 1995)|Diney]]|age={{birth date and age|1995|1|17|df=y}}|caps=20|goals=1|club=[[Al Bataeh Club|Al Bataeh]]|clubnat=UAE}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Dylan Tavares]]|age={{birth date and age|1996|8|30|df=y}}|caps=20|goals=1|club=[[SC Bastia|Bastia]]|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Dylan Tavares]]|age={{birth date and age|1996|8|30|df=y}}|caps=20|goals=1|club=[[SC Bastia|Bastia]]|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Logan Costa]]|age={{birth date and age|2001|4|1|df=y}}|caps=17|goals=0|club=[[Toulouse FC|Toulouse]]|clubnat=FRA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Logan Costa]]|age={{birth date and age|2001|4|1|df=y}}|caps=20|goals=0|club=[[Villarreal CF|Villarreal]]|clubnat=ESP}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Kelvin Pires]]|age={{birth date and age|2000|6|5|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[AS Trenčín]]|clubnat=SVK}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Steven Moreira]]|age={{birth date and age|1994|8|13|df=y}}|caps=10|goals=0|club=[[Columbus Crew]]|clubnat=USA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Jójó (footballer, born 2001)|Jójó]]|age={{birth date and age|2001|5|19|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[F.C. Paços de Ferreira|Paços de Ferreira]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Kelvin Pires]]|age={{birth date and age|2000|6|5|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho|SJK]]|clubnat=FIN}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Wagner Pina]]|age={{birth date and age|2002|11|3|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[G.D. Estoril Praia|Estoril]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Wagner Pina]]|age={{birth date and age|2002|11|3|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[G.D. Estoril Praia|Estoril]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Jamiro Monteiro]]|age={{birth date and age|1993|11|23|df=y}}|caps=37|goals=4|club=[[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]]|clubnat=TUR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[João Paulo Fernandes (footballer)|João Paulo]]|age={{birth date and age|1998|5|26|df=y}}|caps=26|goals=1|club=[[FC Sheriff Tiraspol|Sheriff Tiraspol]]|clubnat=MDA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[João Paulo Fernandes (footballer)|João Paulo]]|age={{birth date and age|1998|5|26|df=y}}|caps=23|goals=1|club=[[FC Sheriff Tiraspol|Sheriff Tiraspol]]|clubnat=MDA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Patrick Andrade]]|age={{birth date and age|1993|2|9|df=y}}|caps=23|goals=0|club=[[Qarabağ FK|Qarabağ]]|clubnat=AZE}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Patrick Andrade]]|age={{birth date and age|1993|2|9|df=y}}|caps=20|goals=0|club=[[Qarabağ FK|Qarabağ]]|clubnat=AZE}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Deroy Duarte]]|age={{birth date and age|1999|7|4|df=y}}|caps=19|goals=0|club=[[PFC Ludogorets Razgrad|Ludogorets Razgrad]]|clubnat=BUL}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Deroy Duarte]]|age={{birth date and age|1999|7|4|df=y}}|caps=17|goals=0|club=[[Fortuna Sittard]]|clubnat=NED}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Kevin Pina (footballer)|Kevin Pina Lenini]]|age={{birth date and age|1997|1|27|df=y}}|caps=16|goals=2|club=[[FC Krasnodar|Krasnodar]]|clubnat=RUS}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Kevin Pina (footballer)|Kevin Pina Lenini]]|age={{birth date and age|1997|1|27|df=y}}|caps=13|goals=2|club=[[FC Krasnodar|Krasnodar]]|clubnat=RUS}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Laros Duarte]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1997|2|28}}|caps=5|goals=0|club=[[FC Groningen|Groningen]]|clubnat=NED}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Laros Duarte]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1997|2|28}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[FC Groningen|Groningen]]|clubnat=NED}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[David Tavares]]|age={{birth date and age|1999|3|18|df=y}}|caps=5|goals=0|club=[[S.C.U. Torreense|Torreense]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Diogo Mendes]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1998|1|24}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[C.S. Marítimo|Maritimo]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Diogo Mendes]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1998|1|24}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[C.S. Marítimo|Maritimo]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Ryan Mendes]]|other=[[Captain (association football)|vice-captain]]|age={{birth date and age|1990|1|8|df=y}}|caps=77|goals=18|club=[[Fatih Karagümrük S.K.|Fatih Karagümrük]]|clubnat=TUR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Willy Semedo]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|4|27}}|caps=23|goals=0|club=[[AC Omonia|Omonia]]|clubnat=CYP}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Garry Rodrigues]]|age={{birth date and age|1990|11|27|df=y}}|caps=52|goals=8|club=[[MKE Ankaragücü|Ankaragücü]]|clubnat=TUR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Gilson Tavares|Gilson Tavares Benchimol]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2001|12|29}}|caps=16|goals=5|club=[[FC Akron Tolyatti|Akron Tolyatti]]|clubnat=RUS}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Bebé]]|age={{birth date and age|1990|7|12|df=y}}|caps=20|goals=6|club=[[Rayo Vallecano]]|clubnat=ESP}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Ryan Mendes]]|other=[[Captain (association football)|vice-captain]]|age={{birth date and age|1990|1|8|df=y}}|caps=80|goals=18|club=[[Fatih Karagümrük S.K.|Fatih Karagümrük]]|clubnat=TUR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Jovane Cabral]]|age={{birth date and age|1998|6|14|df=y}}|caps=12|goals=2|club=[[Olympiacos F.C.|Olympiacos]]|clubnat=GRE}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Hélio Varela]]|age={{Birth date and age|2002|5|3|df=y}}|caps=8|goals=0|club=[[Portimonense S.C.|Portimonense]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Hélio Varela]]|age={{Birth date and age|2002|5|3|df=y}}|caps=5|goals=0|club=[[Portimonense S.C.|Portimonense]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Patrick Fernandes]]|age={{Birth date and age|1993|12|13|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[S.C.U. Torreense|Torreense]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Dailon Livramento]]|age={{Birth date and age|2001|5|4|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[MVV Maastricht]]|clubnat=NED}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Dailon Livramento]]|age={{Birth date and age|2001|5|4|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[Hellas Verona]]|clubnat=ITA}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Fabricio Garcia]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2001|5|4}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[G.D. Estoril Praia|Estoril U23]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs g player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Fabricio Garcia|Fabricio]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2001|5|4}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[G.D. Estoril Praia|Estoril U23]]|clubnat=POR}}
{{nat fs end}}
{{nat fs end}}


===Recent call-ups===
===Recent call-ups===
The following players have been called up for Cape Verde in the last 12 months.
The following players have been called up for Cape Verde in the last 12 months and are still eligible to represent.
{{nat fs r start}}
{{nat fs r start}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Dylan Silva]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1999|2|10}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[S.U. Sintrense|Sintrense]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Tiago Gomes (footballer, born 2002)|Tiago Gomes]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2002|8|14}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Royale Union Saint-Gilloise|Union Saint-Gilloise]]|clubnat=BEL|latest=vs. {{fb|LBY}}, 11 June 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Paulo Santos Cassoco]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2002|1|21}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[C.F. Estrela da Amadora|Estrela Amadora U23]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. {{fb|LBY}}, 11 June 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Márcio Rosa]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1997|2|23}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Anadia F.C.|Anadia]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=GK|name=[[Márcio Rosa]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1997|2|23}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Anadia F.C.|Anadia]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Kristopher Da Graca]]|age={{birth date and age|1998|1|16|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi|HJK]]|clubnat=FIN|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Jójó (footballer, born 2001)|Jójó]]|age={{birth date and age|2001|5|19|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[F.C. Paços de Ferreira|Paços de Ferreira]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. {{fb|LBY}}, 11 June 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Kristopher Da Graca]]|age={{birth date and age|1998|1|16|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Kuopion Palloseura]]|clubnat=FIN|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Erik Nielson Duarte Boaventura|Erik Duarte]]|age={{birth date and age|1996|10|31|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Académica do Mindelo|Académica]]|clubnat=CPV|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Erik Nielson Duarte Boaventura|Erik Duarte]]|age={{birth date and age|1996|10|31|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[Académica do Mindelo|Académica]]|clubnat=CPV|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Stopira]]|other=[[Captain (association football)|captain]]|age={{birth date and age|1988|5|20|df=y}}|caps=58|goals=3|club=[[Boavista FC (Cape Verde)|Boavista do Praia]]|clubnat=CPV|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Diney (footballer, born 1995)|Diney]]|age={{birth date and age|1995|1|17|df=y}}|caps=19|goals=0|club=[[Al Bataeh Club|Al Bataeh]]|clubnat=UAE|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Steven Moreira]]|age={{birth date and age|1994|8|13|df=y}}|caps=7|goals=0|club=[[Columbus Crew]]|clubnat=USA|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Carlos Ponck|Ponck]]|age={{birth date and age|1995|1|13|df=y}}|caps=23|goals=0|club=[[Moreirense F.C.|Moreirense]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Carlos Ponck|Ponck]]|age={{birth date and age|1995|1|13|df=y}}|caps=23|goals=0|club=[[Moreirense F.C.|Moreirense]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Steve Furtado]]|age={{birth date and age|1994|11|22|df=y}}|caps=16|goals=0|club=[[FC CSKA 1948 Sofia|CSKA 1948]]|clubnat=BUL|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Steve Furtado]]|age={{birth date and age|1994|11|22|df=y}}|caps=16|goals=0|club=[[FC CSKA 1948 Sofia|CSKA 1948]]|clubnat=BUL|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Steven Fortès]]|age={{birth date and age|1992|4|17|df=y}}|caps=13|goals=0|club=[[US Quevilly-Rouen Métropole|Rouen]]|clubnat=FRA|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Steven Fortès]]|age={{birth date and age|1992|4|17|df=y}}|caps=13|goals=0|club=[[US Quevilly-Rouen Métropole|Rouen]]|clubnat=FRA|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[João Correia (footballer, born 1996)|João Correia]]|age={{birth date and age|1996|9|5|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[G.D. Chaves|Chaves]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>DEC</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[João Correia (footballer, born 1996)|João Correia]]|age={{birth date and age|1996|9|5|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[G.D. Chaves|Chaves]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>DEC</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Nica Panduru Morais Lopes]]|age={{birth date and age|1995|11|29|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[Boavista FC (Cape Verde)|Boavista do Praia]]|clubnat=CPV|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Nica Panduru Morais Lopes|Nica Panduru]]|age={{birth date and age|1995|11|29|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=0|club=[[Boavista FC (Cape Verde)|Boavista do Praia]]|clubnat=CPV|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Delmiro|Delmiro Nascimento]]|age={{birth date and age|1988|8|19|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[AEZ Zakakiou]]|clubnat=CYP|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Delmiro|Delmiro Nascimento]]|age={{birth date and age|1988|8|19|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[AEZ Zakakiou]]|clubnat=CYP|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Sidny Lopes Cabral]]|age={{birth date and age|2002|9|18|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt|Rot-Weiß Erfurt]]|clubnat=GER|latest=vs. {{fb|COM}}, 17 October 2023}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Sidny Lopes Cabral]]|age={{birth date and age|2002|9|18|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt|Rot-Weiß Erfurt]]|clubnat=GER|latest=vs. {{fb|COM}}, 17 October 2023}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=DF|name=[[Romario Carvalho]]|age={{birth date and age|1993|11|20|df=y}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[F.C. Oliveira do Hospital|Oliveira do Hospital]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. {{fb|TOG}}, 10 September 2023}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Jamiro Monteiro]]|age={{birth date and age|1993|11|23|df=y}}|caps=39|goals=5|club=[[Gaziantep F.K.|Gaziantep]]|clubnat=TUR|latest=vs. {{fb|LBY}}, 11 June 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Kenny Rocha Santos]]|age={{birth date and age|2000|1|3|df=y}}|caps=29|goals=1|club=[[AEZ Zakakiou]]|clubnat=CYP|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Kenny Rocha Santos]]|age={{birth date and age|2000|1|3|df=y}}|caps=29|goals=1|club=[[AEZ Zakakiou]]|clubnat=CYP|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Cuca (footballer, born 1991)|Cuca]]|age={{birth date and age|1991|1|9|df=y}}|caps=11|goals=0|club=[[U.D. Leiria|União de Leiria]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Cuca (footballer, born 1991)|Cuca]]|age={{birth date and age|1991|1|9|df=y}}|caps=11|goals=0|club=[[U.D. Leiria|União de Leiria]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
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{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Vasco Lopes]]|age={{birth date and age|1990|9|2|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[AVS Futebol SAD|AVS]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Vasco Lopes]]|age={{birth date and age|1990|9|2|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[AVS Futebol SAD|AVS]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Yannick Semedo]]|age={{birth date and age|1995|12|29|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[C.D. Santa Clara|Santa Clara]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Yannick Semedo]]|age={{birth date and age|1995|12|29|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[C.D. Santa Clara|Santa Clara]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[David Tavares]]|age={{birth date and age|1999|3|18|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[S.C.U. Torreense|Torreense]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Bruno Freire]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1999|3|27}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[F91 Dudelange|Dudelange]]|clubnat=LUX|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Bruno Freire]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1999|3|27}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[F91 Dudelange|Dudelange]]|clubnat=LUX|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Joao Paulo Monteiro Soares]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1997|12|1}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[GD Palmeira|Palmeira]]|clubnat=CPV|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=MF|name=[[Joao Paulo Monteiro Soares|Joao Paulo]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1997|12|1}}|caps=0|goals=0|club=[[GD Palmeira|Palmeira]]|clubnat=CPV|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs break}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Lisandro Semedo]]|age={{birth date and age|1996|3|12|df=y}}|caps=19|goals=2|club=[[Radomiak Radom]]|clubnat=POL|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Garry Rodrigues]]|age={{birth date and age|1990|11|27|df=y}}|caps=53|goals=8|club=[[MKE Ankaragücü|Ankaragücü]]|clubnat=TUR|latest=vs. {{fb|LBY}}, 11 June 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Euclides Andrade|Clé]]|age={{Birth date and age|1997|12|12|df=y}}|caps=5|goals=1|club=[[AEZ Zakakiou]]|clubnat=CYP|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Bebé]]|age={{birth date and age|1990|7|12|df=y}}|caps=22|goals=6|club=[[Rayo Vallecano]]|clubnat=ESP|latest=vs. {{fb|LBY}}, 11 June 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Jovane Cabral]]|age={{birth date and age|1998|6|14|df=y}}|caps=14|goals=2|club=[[Sporting CP]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. {{fb|LBY}}, 11 June 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Lisandro Semedo]]|age={{birth date and age|1996|3|12|df=y}}|caps=19|goals=2|club=[[Wieczysta Kraków]]|clubnat=POL|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Euclides Andrade|Clé]]|age={{Birth date and age|1997|12|12|df=y}}|caps=5|goals=1|club=[[Hapoel Kfar Shalem F.C.|Hapoel Kfar Shalem]]|clubnat=ISR|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Hildeberto Pereira]]|age={{Birth date and age|1996|3|2|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Portimonense S.C.|Portimonense]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Hildeberto Pereira]]|age={{Birth date and age|1996|3|2|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Portimonense S.C.|Portimonense]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Carlos Fortes (footballer, born 1994)|Carlos Fortes]]|age={{birth date and age|1994|11|9|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Al Dhafra FC|Al Dhafra]]|clubnat=UAE|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Carlos Fortes (footballer, born 1994)|Carlos Fortes]]|age={{birth date and age|1994|11|9|df=y}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Foshan Nanshi F.C.|Foshan Nanshi]]|clubnat=CHN|latest=vs. {{fb|EQG}}, 26 March 2024}}

{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Willy Semedo]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1994|4|27}}|caps=22|goals=0|club=[[AC Omonia|Omonia]]|clubnat=CYP|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Gilson Tavares]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2001|12|29}}|caps=15|goals=5|club=[[S.L. Benfica B|Benfica B]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Bryan Teixeira]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2000|9|1}}|caps=7|goals=1|club=[[1. FC Magdeburg]]|clubnat=GER|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Bryan Teixeira]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|2000|9|1}}|caps=7|goals=1|club=[[1. FC Magdeburg]]|clubnat=GER|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]]}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Júlio Tavares]]|age={{birth date and age|1988|11|19|df=y}}|caps=48|goals=8|club=[[Al Raed FC|Al Raed]]|clubnat=SAU|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Júlio Tavares]]|age={{birth date and age|1988|11|19|df=y}}|caps=48|goals=8|club=[[Al Raed FC|Al Raed]]|clubnat=SAU|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Djaniny]]|age={{birth date and age|1991|3|21|df=y}}|caps=35|goals=6|club=[[Al Fateh SC|Al Fateh]]|clubnat=SAU|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE INJ</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Djaniny]]|age={{birth date and age|1991|3|21|df=y}}|caps=35|goals=6|club=[[Al Fateh SC|Al Fateh]]|clubnat=SAU|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE INJ</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Duk (footballer)|Duk]]|age={{birth date and age|2000|2|16|df=y}}|caps=5|goals=0|club=[[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]|clubnat=SCO|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Duk (footballer)|Duk]]|age={{birth date and age|2000|2|16|df=y}}|caps=5|goals=0|club=[[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]]|clubnat=SCO|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Patrick Fernandes]]|age={{Birth date and age|1993|12|13|df=y}}|caps=4|goals=0|club=[[S.C.U. Torreense|Torreense]]|clubnat=POR|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Papalélé]]|age={{Birth date and age|1998|3|16|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=1|club=[[MFK Karviná|Karviná]]|clubnat=CZE|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Papalélé]]|age={{Birth date and age|1998|3|16|df=y}}|caps=2|goals=1|club=[[MFK Karviná|Karviná]]|clubnat=CZE|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Alessio da Cruz]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1997|1|18}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Fortuna Sittard]]|clubnat=NED|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
{{nat fs r player|no=|pos=FW|name=[[Alessio da Cruz]]|age={{birth date and age|df=yes|1997|1|18}}|caps=1|goals=0|club=[[Fortuna Sittard]]|clubnat=NED|latest=vs. [[2023 Africa Cup of Nations|2023 AFCON]] <sup>PRE</sup>}}
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==Records==
==Records==
{{Updated|3 February 2024}}<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mamrud |first1=Roberto |title=Cape Verde Islands - Record International Players |url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/kaapv-recintlp.html |website=RSSSF |access-date=3 February 2023 |archive-date=9 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209222020/https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/kaapv-recintlp.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
{{Updated|11 June 2024}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Cape Verde |url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/country/37/Cape_Verde.html |website=National Football Teams}}</ref>
:''Players in '''bold''' are still active with Cape Verde.''
:''Players in '''bold''' are still active with Cape Verde.''


===Most appearances===
===Most appearances===
[[File:Ryan Mendes (LOSC Lille).JPG|200px|right|thumb|[[Ryan Mendes da Graça|Ryan Mendes]] is Cape Verde's most capped player with 75 appearances.]]
[[File:Ryan Mendes (LOSC Lille).JPG|200px|right|thumb|[[Ryan Mendes da Graça|Ryan Mendes]] is Cape Verde's top goalscorer and their most capped player.]]


{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"
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|1
|1
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Ryan Mendes da Graça|Ryan Mendes]]'''
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Ryan Mendes da Graça|Ryan Mendes]]'''
|75
|79
|17
|18
|2010–present
|2010–present
|-
|-
|2
|2
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Josimar Dias|Vozinha]]'''
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Josimar Dias|Vozinha]]'''
|72
|77
|0
|0
|2012–present
|2012–present
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|-
|-
|4
|4
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Stopira]]'''
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Stopira]]
|58
|58
|3
|3
|2007–2023
|2007–present
|-
|5
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Garry Rodrigues]]'''
|53
|8
|2013–present
|-
|-
|rowspan=4|5
|rowspan=3|6
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Héldon Augusto Almeida Ramos|Héldon]]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Héldon Augusto Almeida Ramos|Héldon]]
|52
|52
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|3
|3
|2008–2019
|2008–2019
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Garry Rodrigues]]'''
|52
|8
|2013–present
|-
|-
|9
|9
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|1
|1
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Ryan Mendes da Graça|Ryan Mendes]]'''
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Ryan Mendes da Graça|Ryan Mendes]]'''
|17
|18
|75
|79
|{{#expr:17/75 round 2}}
|{{#expr:18/79 round 2}}
|2010–present
|2010–present
|-
|-
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|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Garry Rodrigues]]'''
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Garry Rodrigues]]'''
|8
|8
|52
|53
|{{#expr:8/52 round 2}}
|{{#expr:8/53 round 2}}
|2013–present
|2013–present
|-
|-
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|2002–2012
|2002–2012
|-
|-
|rowspan=2|7
|rowspan=3|7
|style="text-align:left;"|[[António Duarte|Toni]]
|6
|11
|{{#expr:6/11 round 2}}
|1992–2003
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Bebé]]'''
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Bebé]]'''
|6
|6
|20
|23
|{{#expr:6/20 round 2}}
|{{#expr:6/23 round 2}}
|2022–present
|2022–present
|-
|-
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|2012–present
|2012–present
|-
|-
|rowspan=5|8
|rowspan=6|10
|style="text-align:left;"|[[António Duarte|Toni]]
|5
|11
|{{#expr:5/11 round 2}}
|2000–2002
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Cafú (footballer, born 1977)|Cafú]]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Cafú (footballer, born 1977)|Cafú]]
|5
|5
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|{{#expr:5/15 round 2}}
|{{#expr:5/15 round 2}}
|2003–2007
|2003–2007
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Gilson Tavares]]'''
|5
|15
|{{#expr:5/15 round 2}}
|2020–present
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Dady]]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Dady]]
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|style="text-align:left;"|[[Odaïr Fortes]]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Odaïr Fortes]]
|5
|5
|29
|28
|{{#expr:5/29 round 2}}
|{{#expr:5/28 round 2}}
|2010–2016
|2010–2016
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|'''[[Jamiro Monteiro]]'''
|5
|39
|{{#expr:5/39 round 2}}
|2016–present
|-
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Babanco]]
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Babanco]]
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|{{flagicon|Canada}} {{flagicon|Mexico}} {{flagicon|United States}} [[2026 FIFA World Cup|2026]]
|{{flagicon|Canada}} {{flagicon|Mexico}} {{flagicon|United States}} [[2026 FIFA World Cup|2026]]
|colspan=8 rowspan=3|''To be determined''
|colspan=8 rowspan=3|''To be determined''
|4
|2
|2
|1
|1
|1
|1
|0
|4
|2
|4
|0
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|Morocco}} {{flagicon|Portugal}} {{flagicon|Spain}} [[2030 FIFA World Cup|2030]]
|{{flagicon|Morocco}} {{flagicon|Portugal}} {{flagicon|Spain}} [[2030 FIFA World Cup|2030]]
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! 0
! 0
! 0
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! 56
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|-
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|{{flagicon|Morocco}} [[2025 Africa Cup of Nations|2025]]||colspan=9 rowspan=2|''To be determined''
|{{flagicon|Morocco}} [[2025 Africa Cup of Nations|2025]]|| colspan="9" rowspan="3" |''To be determined''
|-
|-
|{{flagicon|Kenya}} {{flagicon|Tanzania}} {{flagicon|Uganda}} [[2027 Africa Cup of Nations|2027]]
|{{flagicon|Kenya}} {{flagicon|Tanzania}} {{flagicon|Uganda}} [[2027 Africa Cup of Nations|2027]]
|-
|{{flagicon|}} [[2029 Africa Cup of Nations|2029]]
|-
|-
!Total
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!'''Quarter-finals'''
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!3
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!14
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Latest revision as of 02:04, 9 September 2024

This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Cape Verde women's national football team.

Cape Verde
Shirt badge/Association crest
Nickname(s)Tubarões Azuis
(Blue Sharks)[1]
Crioulos (Creoles)
AssociationFederação Caboverdiana de Futebol (FCF)
ConfederationCAF (Africa)
Sub-confederationWAFU (West Africa)
Head coachBubista
CaptainRyan Mendes
Most capsRyan Mendes (80)
Top scorerRyan Mendes (18)[2]
Home stadiumEstádio Nacional de Cabo Verde
FIFA codeCPV
First colours
Second colours
Third colours
FIFA ranking
Current 65 Steady (18 July 2024)[3]
Highest27 (February 2014)
Lowest182 (April 2000)
First international
 Cape Verde 0–1 Guinea 
(Guinea-Bissau; 19 April 1978)
Biggest win
 Cape Verde 7–1 São Tomé and Príncipe 
(Praia, Cape Verde; 13 June 2015)
 Liechtenstein 0–6 Cape Verde 
(San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain; 25 March 2022)
Biggest defeat
 Senegal 5–1 Cape Verde 
(Mali; 12 February 1981)
 Cape Verde 0–4 Ghana 
(Praia, Cape Verde; 8 October 2005)
 Guinea 4–0 Cape Verde 
(Conakry, Guinea; 9 September 2007)
 Burkina Faso 4–0 Cape Verde 
(Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; 14 November 2017)
 Algeria 5–1 Cape Verde 
(Constantine, Algeria; 12 October 2023)
Africa Cup of Nations
Appearances4 (first in 2013)
Best resultQuarter-finals (2013, 2023)

The Cape Verde national football team (Portuguese: Seleção nacional de futebol de Cabo Verde; recognized as Cabo Verde by FIFA[5]) represents Cape Verde in men's international football, and is controlled by the Cape Verdean Football Federation. The team has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup, but has qualified for four Africa Cup of Nations tournaments, in 2013, 2015, 2021 and 2023. The team achieved their best result in 2023 after making it past the first round of the knockout stage.

History

[edit]

Overview

[edit]

Cape Verde became independent from Portugal in 1975. The national team's first international was a 1–0 defeat to Guinea on 29 May 1978, in a tournament in Guinea-Bissau.[6] The Cape Verdean Football Federation was formed in 1982, and joined FIFA in 1986.[7]

Cape Verdeans abroad, who are more numerous than the population of the islands themselves, are a major source of players for the national team. Most of Cape Verde's current international footballers play outside Cape Verde (mainly in Europe, but also in Asia), and some were born outside the islands.[8]

Several players of Cape Verdean origin have chosen to play for other national teams. These include Eliseu, Nani, Oceano, Manuel Fernandes, Rolando, Nélson Marcos, Jorge Andrade, Miguel and Silvestre Varela, who all represent Portugal, as well as Mickaël Tavares, Jacques and Ricardo Faty (Senegal), Patrick Vieira (France), Gelson Fernandes (Switzerland), Henrik Larsson (Sweden), David Mendes da Silva, Lerin Duarte, Jerson Cabral (Netherlands) and Rui (Equatorial Guinea), among other examples.

World Cup and African Nations Cup qualifiers

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Cape Verde has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup but have qualified for the 2013 African Cup of Nations. Its first World Cup qualifying campaign was the 2002 World Cup qualifiers, in which Cape Verde was eliminated in the first round after one draw and one defeat against Algeria.[9]

In the qualification campaign for the 2006 World Cup and the 2006 African Nations Cup, Cape Verde advanced to the Final Round after its first victory in a World Cup qualifier, beating Swaziland. In the Final Round, the team made an impression with its first-ever away victory against Burkina Faso, but finished fifth in its group and failed to qualify for either finals.[9]

Old coach João de Deus from Portugal brought in several new players from European leagues for the 2010 World Cup/2010 African Nations Cup qualifiers.[8] Cape Verde finished second in its group in the Second round, ahead of Tanzania and Mauritius, but behind Cameroon, and did not advance to the Third round. Cape Verde's top goal scorer of the qualifying campaign was Dady.

Then, finally, Cape Verde qualified for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, after stunning Cameroon 3–2 on aggregate.

2013 Africa Cup of Nations

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On 14 October 2012, Cape Verde managed to secure their first ever berth in the Finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, when they defeated Cameroon 3–2 on aggregate score, following a 2–1 defeat to Cameroon at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaoundé, having won the home leg 2–0 in Praia just weeks prior to their qualification.

On 24 October 2012, Cape Verde were drawn into Group A of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, alongside Angola, Morocco and the host nation South Africa. Furthermore, Cape Verde played the opening match of the tournament at Soccer City in Johannesburg, Gauteng, against South Africa on 19 January 2013 – Soccer City being the host venue for the 2010 World Cup Final. Pulled from the fourth pot during the group stage drawing of the tournament, Cape Verde actually had the highest FIFA ranking of any team in their group at the time of the drawing, ranking at 51st overall, followed by Morocco (71st), South Africa (72nd) and Angola (83rd). Cape Verde also had the 10th highest FIFA ranking in the CAF zone at the time of the drawing as well.

Cape Verde drew with South Africa 0–0 in the tournament's first match, before drawing with Morocco 1–1. Platini scored Cape Verde's first ever goal at the AFCON, who were unfortunate to let an early lead slip. They however did win their first ever AFCON match against Angola, which they won 2–1 (despite an early own goal by captain Nando Maria Neves), through the late goals from Fernando Varela and Héldon Ramos, thus qualifying for the quarter-finals, and thus reaching the last eight in their maiden appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations.

On 2 February 2013, Cape Verde faced Ghana in the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth, in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Cape Verde played a good match, with 16 shots on Ghana's goal to their eight, with seven shots on target to their two, Cape Verde proved to be especially dangerous from set-pieces, however Ghana's keeper Abdul Dauda managed to keep a clean sheet making some spectacular saves, and with Mubarak Wakaso scoring a penalty kick for Ghana in the 54' minute, and then scoring again in the closing minute of the game (90+5') on an open goal, Ghana would win the match 2–0, to move on to the semi-finals, and ending Cape Verde's exceptional 2013 Africa Cup of Nations campaign.[10]

2015 Africa Cup of Nations

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On 15 October 2014, Cape Verde became the first of two nations to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Algeria, joining the host nation Equatorial Guinea after defeating Mozambique 1–0 at home.[11] The team, under newly appointed manager Rui Águas, picked up where Lúcio Antunes left off and managed to finish in the top two of the group stage with two matches remaining to play in the qualification process, having been drawn in a group together with Mozambique, Niger and Zambia.[12] On 15 November 2014, Cape Verde secured first place in their group, finishing as Group F winners by defeating Niger 3–1 at home, with one match remaining to play for qualification.[13]

Pooled from Pot 3 on 3 December 2014, Cape Verde were drawn into Group B of the final tournament, together with Zambia, Tunisia and DR Congo. On 18 January 2015 they played their first match against Tunisia at the Estadio de Ebibeyin. The match ended in a 1–1 draw, with Héldon leveling the score off a penalty kick in the 78-minute. Cape Verde then drew 0–0 against DR Congo four days later, with the advancement out of the group stage depending on the final match results of both teams.[14]

Facing off against Zambia on 26 January 2015, with both teams depending on the result of the other match between Tunisia and DR Congo and having to finish with a win themselves, the match ended in 0–0 draw, leaving both Cape Verde and Zambia eliminated from the Cup.[15] Contested during a tropical storm, with 26 mm of heavy rainfall, Cape Verde exited the tournament tied with DR Congo for points and undefeated, yet losing to DR Congo on goal difference. Exhibiting good form, poise and defensive prowess, the team were only able to score one goal, while exiting at the group stage of their second appearance in the finals of the tournament, while remaining unbeaten in any Cup of Nations group stage match.[16]

Other tournaments and notable matches

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Cape Verde has two titles: It hosted and won the Amílcar Cabral Cup in 2000, and won the gold medal in the football tournament at the 2009 Lusophony Games. The team also won a bronze medal at the 2006 Lusophony Games. For the first time in its history, on 2 November 2002, it faced a non-African team, Luxembourg, in a friendly, resulting in a scoreless draw. On 4 September 2009, it faced Malta in a friendly, resulting in a 2–0 victory. On 24 May 2010, Cape Verde played out a 0–0 draw in a friendly match against a full-strength Portugal.[17] At the time, Portugal was third in the FIFA rankings and Cape Verde were 117th.[18] On 31 March 2015, a second friendly against Portugal resulted in a 2–0 victory in Portugal.[19]

Stadiums

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Main articles: Estádio da Várzea and Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde

The team used to play their games at Estádio da Várzea. It is located in the capital city, Praia, on the Santiago Island. The stadium opened in 2006 and holds 10,000 people.

In 2014 the new stadium Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde was opened, able to host a capacity of 15,000 people. On 15 October 2014 the team qualified for their second Africa Cup of Nations at the new stadium, in a 1–0 victory over Mozambique, making them the first of all teams in CAF to qualify for the tournament.

Results and fixtures

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For all past match results of the national team, see Cape Verde national football team results.

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixture

2023

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10 September 2023 AFCON qualification Togo  3–2  Cape Verde Lomé, Togo
16:00 UTC±0
Report
Stadium: Stade de Kégué
Referee: Ibrahim Mutaz (Libya)
12 October Friendly Algeria  5–1  Cape Verde Constantine, Algeria
20:00 UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Mohamed Hamlaoui Stadium
Referee: Mehrez Melki (Tunisia)
17 October Friendly Cape Verde  1–2  Comoros Istres, France
Report Stadium: Stade Parsemain
16 November 2026 World Cup qualification Cape Verde  0–0  Angola Praia, Cape Verde
18:00 UTC−1 Report Stadium: Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde
Referee: Youcef Gamouh (Algeria)
21 November 2026 World Cup qualification Eswatini  0–2  Cape Verde Mbombela, South Africa
15:00 UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Mbombela Stadium
Referee: Sabri Mohamed Fadul (Sudan)

2024

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10 January Friendly Tunisia  2–0  Cape Verde Tunis, Tunisia
18:30 UTC+1
Report (Soccerway)
Report (Eurosport)		 Stadium: Stade Hammadi Agrebi
14 January 2023 Africa Cup of Nations GS Ghana  1–2  Cape Verde Abidjan, Ivory Coast
20:00 UTC±0 Djiku 56' Report
Stadium: Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
Attendance: 11,943
Referee: Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo (DR Congo)
19 January 2023 Africa Cup of Nations GS Cape Verde  3–0  Mozambique Abidjan, Ivory Coast
20:00
Report Stadium: Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
Attendance: 5,794[20]
Referee: Samir Guezzaz (Morocco)
22 January 2023 Africa Cup of Nations GS Cape Verde  2–2  Egypt Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
20:00
Report
Stadium: Charles Konan Banny Stadium
Referee: Alhadi Allaou Mahamat (Chad)
29 January Africa Cup of Nations R16 Cape Verde  1–0  Mauritania Abidjan, Ivory Coast
20:00
Report Stadium: Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium
Attendance: 16,088[21]
Referee: Mohamed Adel (Egypt)
3 February Africa Cup of Nations QF Cape Verde  0–0 (a.e.t.)
(1–2 p)		  South Africa Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast
Report Stadium: Charles Konan Banny Stadium, Yamoussoukro
Referee: Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo (DR Congo)
Penalties
21 March 2024 FIFA Series Cape Verde  1–0  Guyana Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
22:00 UTC+3 Mendes 2' Report Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City
Referee: Shukri Al-Hunfush (Saudi Arabia)
25 March 2024 FIFA Series Cape Verde  1–0  Equatorial Guinea Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
22:00 UTC+3 Cabral 64' Report Stadium: Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City
Referee: Qasim Matar Al-Hatmi (Oman)
8 June 2026 FIFA WC Qualifier Cameroon  4–1  Cape Verde Yaoundé, Cameroon
17:00 UTC+1
Report
Stadium: Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium
Referee: Mustapha Ghorbal (Algeria)
11 June 2026 FIFA WC Qualifier Cape Verde  1–0  Libya Praia, Cape Verde
15:00 UTC−1
Report Stadium: Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde
Referee: Ibrahim Kalilou Traore (Ivory Coast)
6 September 2024 (2024-09-06) 2025 AFCON qualifier Egypt  3–0  Cape Verde Cairo, Egypt
22:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Cairo International Stadium
Referee: Abongile Tom (South Africa)
10 September 2024 (2024-09-10) 2025 AFCON qualifier Cape Verde  v  Mauritania Praia, Cape Verde
18:00 UTC−1 Stadium: Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde
10 October 2024 (2024-10-10) 2025 AFCON qualifier Cape Verde  v  Botswana Praia, Cape Verde
--:--  Stadium: Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde
14 October 2024 (2024-10-14) 2025 AFCON qualifier Botswana  v  Cape Verde TBD, Botswana
--:-- 
10 November 2024 (2024-11-10) 2025 AFCON qualifier Cape Verde  v  Egypt Praia, Cape Verde
--:--  Stadium: Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde
18 November 2024 (2024-11-18) 2025 AFCON qualifier Mauritania  v  Cape Verde
--:-- 

2025

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March 2026 FIFA WC Qualifier Cape Verde  v  Mauritius TBD, Cape Verde
March 2026 FIFA WC Qualifier Angola  v  Cape Verde TBD, Angola
September 2026 FIFA WC Qualifier Mauritius  v  Cape Verde TBD, Mauritius
September 2026 FIFA WC Qualifier Cape Verde  v  Cameroon TBD, Cape Verde
October 2026 FIFA WC Qualifier Libya  v  Cape Verde TBD, Libya
October 2026 FIFA WC Qualifier Cape Verde  v  Eswatini TBD, Cape Verde

Coaching history

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Caretaker managers are listed in italics.

Players

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Current squad

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The following players were selected for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification matches against Egypt and Mauritania on 6 and 10 September 2024, respectively.[30]

Caps and goals correct as of 6 September 2024, after the match against Egypt.

No. Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club
1GK Vozinha (1986-06-03) 3 June 1986 (age 38) 76 0 Portugal Chaves
1GK Bruno Varela (1994-11-04) 4 November 1994 (age 29) 2 0 Portugal Vitória Guimaraes
1GK Dylan Silva (1999-02-10) 10 February 1999 (age 25) 0 0 Portugal Sintrense
2DF Pico Lopes (1992-06-17) 17 June 1992 (age 32) 32 0 Republic of Ireland Shamrock Rovers
2DF Diney (1995-01-17) 17 January 1995 (age 29) 20 1 United Arab Emirates Al Bataeh
2DF Dylan Tavares (1996-08-30) 30 August 1996 (age 28) 20 1 France Bastia
2DF Logan Costa (2001-04-01) 1 April 2001 (age 23) 20 0 Spain Villarreal
2DF Steven Moreira (1994-08-13) 13 August 1994 (age 30) 10 0 United States Columbus Crew
2DF Kelvin Pires (2000-06-05) 5 June 2000 (age 24) 2 0 Finland SJK
2DF Wagner Pina (2002-11-03) 3 November 2002 (age 21) 1 0 Portugal Estoril
3MF João Paulo (1998-05-26) 26 May 1998 (age 26) 26 1 Moldova Sheriff Tiraspol
3MF Patrick Andrade (1993-02-09) 9 February 1993 (age 31) 23 0 Azerbaijan Qarabağ
3MF Deroy Duarte (1999-07-04) 4 July 1999 (age 25) 19 0 Bulgaria Ludogorets Razgrad
3MF Kevin Pina Lenini (1997-01-27) 27 January 1997 (age 27) 16 2 Russia Krasnodar
3MF Laros Duarte (1997-02-28) 28 February 1997 (age 27) 5 0 Netherlands Groningen
3MF David Tavares (1999-03-18) 18 March 1999 (age 25) 5 0 Portugal Torreense
3MF Diogo Mendes (1998-01-24) 24 January 1998 (age 26) 2 0 Portugal Maritimo
4FW Willy Semedo (1994-04-27) 27 April 1994 (age 30) 23 0 Cyprus Omonia
4FW Gilson Tavares Benchimol (2001-12-29) 29 December 2001 (age 22) 16 5 Russia Akron Tolyatti
4FW Ryan Mendes (vice-captain) (1990-01-08) 8 January 1990 (age 34) 80 18 Turkey Fatih Karagümrük
4FW Hélio Varela (2002-05-03) 3 May 2002 (age 22) 8 0 Portugal Portimonense
4FW Patrick Fernandes (1993-12-13) 13 December 1993 (age 30) 4 0 Portugal Torreense
4FW Dailon Livramento (2001-05-04) 4 May 2001 (age 23) 4 0 Italy Hellas Verona
4FW Fabricio (2001-05-04) 4 May 2001 (age 23) 2 0 Portugal Estoril U23

Recent call-ups

[edit]

The following players have been called up for Cape Verde in the last 12 months and are still eligible to represent.

Pos. Player Date of birth (age) Caps Goals Club Latest call-up
GK Tiago Gomes (2002-08-14) 14 August 2002 (age 22) 0 0 Belgium Union Saint-Gilloise vs.  Libya, 11 June 2024
GK Paulo Santos Cassoco (2002-01-21) 21 January 2002 (age 22) 0 0 Portugal Estrela Amadora U23 vs.  Libya, 11 June 2024
GK Márcio Rosa (1997-02-23) 23 February 1997 (age 27) 1 0 Portugal Anadia vs. 2023 AFCON
DF Jójó (2001-05-19) 19 May 2001 (age 23) 1 0 Portugal Paços de Ferreira vs.  Libya, 11 June 2024
DF Kristopher Da Graca (1998-01-16) 16 January 1998 (age 26) 1 0 Finland Kuopion Palloseura vs.  Equatorial Guinea, 26 March 2024
DF Erik Duarte (1996-10-31) 31 October 1996 (age 27) 0 0 Cape Verde Académica vs.  Equatorial Guinea, 26 March 2024
DF Ponck (1995-01-13) 13 January 1995 (age 29) 23 0 Portugal Moreirense vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
DF Steve Furtado (1994-11-22) 22 November 1994 (age 29) 16 0 Bulgaria CSKA 1948 vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
DF Steven Fortès (1992-04-17) 17 April 1992 (age 32) 13 0 France Rouen vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
DF João Correia (1996-09-05) 5 September 1996 (age 28) 4 0 Portugal Chaves vs. 2023 AFCON DEC
DF Nica Panduru (1995-11-29) 29 November 1995 (age 28) 2 0 Cape Verde Boavista do Praia vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
DF Delmiro Nascimento (1988-08-19) 19 August 1988 (age 36) 1 0 Cyprus AEZ Zakakiou vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
DF Sidny Lopes Cabral (2002-09-18) 18 September 2002 (age 21) 1 0 Germany Rot-Weiß Erfurt vs.  Comoros, 17 October 2023
MF Jamiro Monteiro (1993-11-23) 23 November 1993 (age 30) 39 5 Turkey Gaziantep vs.  Libya, 11 June 2024
MF Kenny Rocha Santos (2000-01-03) 3 January 2000 (age 24) 29 1 Cyprus AEZ Zakakiou vs. 2023 AFCON
MF Cuca (1991-01-09) 9 January 1991 (age 33) 11 0 Portugal União de Leiria vs. 2023 AFCON
MF Hélder Tavares (1989-12-26) 26 December 1989 (age 34) 14 0 Portugal Tondela vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
MF Leandro Andrade (1999-09-24) 24 September 1999 (age 24) 6 0 Azerbaijan Qarabağ vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
MF Vasco Lopes (1990-09-02) 2 September 1990 (age 34) 4 0 Portugal AVS vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
MF Yannick Semedo (1995-12-29) 29 December 1995 (age 28) 1 0 Portugal Santa Clara vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
MF Bruno Freire (1999-03-27) 27 March 1999 (age 25) 0 0 Luxembourg Dudelange vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
MF Joao Paulo (1997-12-01) 1 December 1997 (age 26) 0 0 Cape Verde Palmeira vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
FW Garry Rodrigues (1990-11-27) 27 November 1990 (age 33) 53 8 Turkey Ankaragücü vs.  Libya, 11 June 2024
FW Bebé (1990-07-12) 12 July 1990 (age 34) 22 6 Spain Rayo Vallecano vs.  Libya, 11 June 2024
FW Jovane Cabral (1998-06-14) 14 June 1998 (age 26) 14 2 Portugal Sporting CP vs.  Libya, 11 June 2024
FW Lisandro Semedo (1996-03-12) 12 March 1996 (age 28) 19 2 Poland Wieczysta Kraków vs.  Equatorial Guinea, 26 March 2024
FW Clé (1997-12-12) 12 December 1997 (age 26) 5 1 Israel Hapoel Kfar Shalem vs.  Equatorial Guinea, 26 March 2024
FW Hildeberto Pereira (1996-03-02) 2 March 1996 (age 28) 1 0 Portugal Portimonense vs.  Equatorial Guinea, 26 March 2024
FW Carlos Fortes (1994-11-09) 9 November 1994 (age 29) 1 0 China Foshan Nanshi vs.  Equatorial Guinea, 26 March 2024
FW Bryan Teixeira (2000-09-01) 1 September 2000 (age 24) 7 1 Germany 1. FC Magdeburg vs. 2023 AFCON
FW Júlio Tavares (1988-11-19) 19 November 1988 (age 35) 48 8 Saudi Arabia Al Raed vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
FW Djaniny (1991-03-21) 21 March 1991 (age 33) 35 6 Saudi Arabia Al Fateh vs. 2023 AFCON PRE INJ
FW Duk (2000-02-16) 16 February 2000 (age 24) 5 0 Scotland Aberdeen vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
FW Papalélé (1998-03-16) 16 March 1998 (age 26) 2 1 Czech Republic Karviná vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
FW Alessio da Cruz (1997-01-18) 18 January 1997 (age 27) 1 0 Netherlands Fortuna Sittard vs. 2023 AFCON PRE
FW Serginho (2001-01-29) 29 January 2001 (age 23) 1 0 Denmark Viborg vs. 2023 AFCON PRE

WD Player withdrew from the squad due to non-injury issue.
INJ Player withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
PRE Preliminary squad.
RET Player has retired from international football.
SUS Suspended from the national team.

Records

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As of 11 June 2024[31]
Players in bold are still active with Cape Verde.

Most appearances

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Ryan Mendes is Cape Verde's top goalscorer and their most capped player.
Rank Player Caps Goals Career
1 Ryan Mendes 79 18 2010–present
2 Vozinha 77 0 2012–present
3 Babanco 62 5 2007–2019
4 Stopira 58 3 2007–2023
5 Garry Rodrigues 53 8 2013–present
6 Héldon 52 15 2008–2019
Marco Soares 52 3 2006–2021
Fernando Varela 52 3 2008–2019
9 Júlio Tavares 48 8 2012–present
10 Lito 47 7 2002–2012

Top goalscorers

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Rank Player Goals Caps Ratio Career
1 Ryan Mendes 18 79 0.23 2010–present
2 Héldon 15 52 0.29 2008–2019
3 Caló 11 27 0.41 1995–2007
4 Júlio Tavares 8 48 0.17 2012–present
Garry Rodrigues 8 53 0.15 2013–present
6 Lito 7 47 0.15 2002–2012
7 Toni 6 11 0.55 1992–2003
Bebé 6 23 0.26 2022–present
Djaniny 6 35 0.17 2012–present
10 Cafú 5 15 0.33 2003–2007
Gilson Tavares 5 15 0.33 2020–present
Dady 5 23 0.22 2005–2012
Odaïr Fortes 5 28 0.18 2010–2016
Jamiro Monteiro 5 39 0.13 2016–present
Babanco 5 62 0.08 2007–2019

Competitive record

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FIFA World Cup

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FIFA World Cup Qualification
Year Round Position Pld W D L GF GA Pld W D L GF GA
1930 to 1974 Part of  Portugal Part of  Portugal
1978 and 1982 Not a member of FIFA Not a member of FIFA
1986 to 1998 Did not enter Did not enter
South Korea Japan 2002 Did not qualify 2 0 1 1 0 2
Germany 2006 12 4 2 6 12 16
South Africa 2010 6 3 0 3 7 8
Brazil 2014 6 3 0 3 9 7
Russia 2018 8 3 0 5 6 13
Qatar 2022 6 3 2 1 8 6
Canada Mexico United States 2026 To be determined 4 2 1 1 4 4
Morocco Portugal Spain 2030 To be determined
Saudi Arabia 2034
Total — 0/10 0 0 0 0 0 0 44 18 6 20 46 56

Africa Cup of Nations

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Titles: 0
Appearances: 4
Year Round Position Pld W D* L GF GA Squad
Sudan 1957 Part of  Portugal
United Arab Republic 1959
Ethiopia 1962
Ghana 1963
Tunisia 1965
Ethiopia 1968
Sudan 1970
Cameroon 1972
Egypt 1974
Ethiopia 1976 Not a member of CAF
Ghana 1978
Nigeria 1980
Libya 1982
Ivory Coast 1984
Egypt 1986
Morocco 1988
Algeria 1990
Senegal 1992
Tunisia 1994 Did not qualify
South Africa 1996 Withdrew
Burkina Faso 1998 Did not enter
Ghana Nigeria 2000 Did not qualify
Mali 2002
Tunisia 2004
Egypt 2006
Ghana 2008
Angola 2010
Equatorial Guinea Gabon 2012
South Africa 2013 Quarter-finals 7th 4 1 2 1 3 4 Squad
Equatorial Guinea 2015 Group stage 11th 3 0 3 0 1 1 Squad
Gabon 2017 Did not qualify
Egypt 2019
Cameroon 2021 Round of 16 15th 4 1 1 2 2 4 Squad
Ivory Coast 2023 Quarter-finals 5th 5 3 2 0 8 3 Squad
Morocco 2025 To be determined
Kenya Tanzania Uganda 2027
2029
Total Quarter-finals 4/34 16 5 8 3 14 12 —

Honours

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