Jovane Cabral
LW
Half-Space Orchestrator
Jun 14, 1998 (28)
Right
5'9"
159 lb
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Makes World Cup debut
Cabral had one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Spain. He was subbed off due to injury in the 61st minute.
Analysis: Cabral played 61 minutes in Cape Verde's scoreless draw against Spain, recording a shot and four defensive contributions while completing 10 of his 13 passes. He was unable to influence the game as Cape Verde spent long stretches without possession, and he was forced to devote much of his energy to tracking runners and supporting the left flank defensively. He came into the World Cup having recorded eight goal contributions for Estrela da Amadora last campaign.
Exciting winger for Cape Verde
Cabral has been named in Cape Verde's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the most dangerous and direct wide attacking options at manager Bubista's disposal throughout the competition.
Analysis: Cabral ended the season with seven goals and one assist across 27 appearances at Estrela Amadora in the Primeira Liga, where he has been one of the most exciting wide players in Portuguese football since joining from Sporting CP, bringing the pace, directness and technical quality developed during his eight seasons at one of Portugal's biggest clubs. The 27-year-old's ability to beat defenders one-on-one and deliver dangerous balls into the box makes him a constant threat from the flanks, and his experience at the highest levels of Portuguese and Italian football gives him the quality to compete at the World Cup. Cabral heads into the tournament as one of Cape Verde's most technically gifted attackers and a player who could be central to their ability to cause an upset in a highly challenging group.
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