Diney

Diney is a left-sided defender who has spent much of his career in Portuguese football, with spells at Marítimo and Estoril, before moving to Moroccan side FAR Rabat and subsequently to UAE club Al Bataeh. The 31-year-old offers Cape Verde versatility along the defensive line, capable of operating at left-back or in a back four. His experience across Portuguese, North African, and Gulf football gives him adaptability, though his career has largely been spent outside the spotlight of Europe's major leagues. He provides reliable cover in a Cape Verde squad that values defensive organisation above all.