Telmo Arcanjo

Telmo Arcanjo is a 25-year-old midfielder who has established himself in the Portuguese top flight with Vitória Guimarães after earlier development years at Tondela. Energetic and direct, he offers Cape Verde dynamism in central areas and the ability to carry the ball forward — qualities that complement the more conservative tendencies of the Blue Sharks' typical setup. Still in the ascending phase of his career, Arcanjo is one of the younger midfield voices in the squad and one of the players operating at the highest consistent club level in the group, making him an important figure in Cape Verde's 2026 ambitions.