India, July 5 -- Argentina ended Cape Verde's dream FIFA World Cup campaign in the Round of 32 last week, but the defeat did little to overshadow the remarkable rise of goalkeeper Vozinha, who has emerged as one of the tournament's biggest breakout stars.

The 40-year-old shot-stopper has become a global social media sensation, with his follower count surging dramatically as football fans around the world took notice of his performances.

His on-field heroics quickly translated into online popularity. According to reports, Vozinha had around 50,000 Instagram followers when the tournament began. Since then, his account has witnessed explosive growth, with millions of new followers joining during the World Cup.

A report by Punch said his I...