Deroya Duarte

Deroya Duarte is a professional footballer from Cape Verde, who gained significant attention for his impressive performance during the 2023 FIFA World Cup. He played a crucial role in leading the Cape Verde national team to a historic debut in the tournament, where they managed to advance from the group stage with three draws. Duarte scored a key equalizing goal against the reigning champions, Argentina, in a thrilling knockout match, highlighting his skill and determination on one of the biggest stages in football.