Ruslan Nikmatullin praises Vosinha's popularity: If it were 2001, I would have a million followers.

Ruslan Nikmatullin, former goalkeeper of the Russian national team. Mention the work of Vosinha. Cape Verde national team goalkeeper who performed without conceding a goal in the first match of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup against Spain, and after the game Vosinha's social media followers rose to millions. Nikmatullin told Championat correspondent Egor Kabak that he understands this phenomenon and thinks that if it had been in 2001, he would have had a chance to gain a million followers as well. By translating that “Probably got a million followers in 2001 too. It wouldn't be bad in this day and age. Of course, now is the age of media. Having a large audience is important. Many viewers could feed Vosinha for the rest of his life. which opens up a very big opportunity The important thing is to know how to use it correctly.” He also added that when there are many followers Many consultants and advice will follow. And he rejoiced at Vosinha's fate. Because I like stories of people who have been out of sight for a long time and one day become famous around the world. It is like a Cinderella story, saying that "God gives opportunity to those who deserve it most" and that Vosinha's path to success was no accident. Football-wise, Nigmatullin also warned that it was possible that Vosinha would concede a goal in the next match. And stretching the miracle to three matches in a row is difficult. But I admit that even though Cape Verde is not the favorite in the show. But there are very outstanding guards in this World Cup. These are all comments that Nikmatullin gave to Championat correspondent Egor Kabak. --- ## Related Articles 1. [Ахраф Хакими предстоит суд по делу о rape, подтверждают французские прокуроры](https://futbolmir.com/ru/news/rape) 2. [Pemain Bayern Munchen Jadi Top Skor Sejarah Piala Dunia](https://bolanesiasports.com/id/news/pemain-bayern-munchen-jadi-top-skor-sejarah-piala-dunia) 3. [Мундial 2026](https://mannschaftgoal.com/de/news/in-meinen-worten-war-kein-rassismus-van-der-vaart-entschuldigt-sich-fur-auerung-uber-japaner)