Diney Borges
Center Back
Controlled Center Back
Jan 17, 1995 (31)
Right
6'1"
172 lb
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2026 World Cup
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2026 World Cup
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Unfortunate result during R32
Diney logged an own goal, eight clearances and two tackles won during Cape Verde's 3-2 loss Friday to Argentina.
Analysis: Playing against the World Cup's reigning champion Friday, Diney covering a lot of defensive ground against Argentina is unsurprising. Offensively, he updated his shots' tournament-high and logged his second shot on goal. In terms of Cape Verde's four games, Diney recorded at least eight clearances every matchup and multiple tackles won thrice. Unfortunately for him, his own goal was Argentina's third Friday. Diney's hand deflected both a header by Cristian Romero and past goalkeeper Vozinha. During the World Cup, Cape Verde's aforementioned center-back logged 39 clearances, seven tackles won and four interceptions. Impressively, in regulation, his back line did not lose any matchups despite a perceived lack of experience pre-WC.
Completes eight clearances
Diney recorded one tackle (one won) and eight clearances in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Saudi Arabia.
Analysis: Diney delivered a standout defensive performance on Friday, recording eight clearances to help preserve the clean sheet against Saudi Arabia and secure Capo Verde's place in the Round of 32. Alongside teammate Pico, he has formed a dependable backbone in the back line, showing consistency and composure throughout the group stage. Across the three matches, he has totaled 31 clearances, eight tackles won, and 11 duels won, underscoring his importance to the team's defensive structure. Argentina will present a far tougher challenge, but based on his group‑stage output, another match with high defensive involvement should be expected.
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