Ianique dos Santos Tavares
Cabo Verde
DEF
Age
38
Appearances
0
Tackles won
0
About Ianique dos Santos Tavares
Ianique dos Santos Tavares, a defender, takes a place in Cabo Verde's confirmed 26 for the 2026 World Cup. The SC Uniao Torreense defender is 38 at kick-off and valued at around €50k.
Cabo Verde were drawn in Group H, alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. They open against Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June, then face Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 21 June before meeting Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium in Houston on 26 June. Cabo Verde reached the finals by winning CAF Group D, qualifying on 13 October 2025.
Cabo Verde were drawn in Group H, alongside Spain, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. They open against Spain at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 June, then face Uruguay at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on 21 June before meeting Saudi Arabia at NRG Stadium in Houston on 26 June. Cabo Verde reached the finals by winning CAF Group D, qualifying on 13 October 2025.
World Cup 2026 Stats
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Minutes played
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Tackles won
0
Interceptions
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Clearances
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Playing Style
A left-footed, experienced centre-back who can also play at left-back, Stopira is valued above all for his veteran reliability at the back for Cabo Verde, a calm head who has seen it all. He stands 1.78 m, is left-footed, and has played 180 minutes this season, a steadying figure Pedro Leitão Brito can call on at 38.
World Cup History
For Ianique dos Santos Tavares, the 2026 World Cup is a senior debut. Pedro Leitão Brito has named the veteran defender in Cabo Verde's 26, and after years of service with no senior tournament behind him, Stopira finally reaches the biggest stage as the islands make their first finals.
National Team
Cabo Verde
Tier 5
£4m
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Goal Rush Impact
Stopira brings 57 caps and 4 goals for Cabo Verde to the card, a vastly experienced head Pedro Leitão Brito can call on at the back. As an outsider team pick, Cabo Verde carry a Tier 5 billing of £4m, the figure a team standing rather than one name.
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Stopira at the 2026 World Cup
Stopira is a confirmed defender in Pedro Leitão Brito's 26-man Cabo Verde squad for the 2026 World Cup. He is in the Cabo Verde side opening their Group H campaign in June.
Picking Cabo Verde in Goal Rush
The card lists Cabo Verde in Tier 5, costing £4m. Pedro Leitão Brito takes Cabo Verde into the tournament.
Ianique dos Santos Tavares World Cup 2026 FAQs
Cabo Verde's card slot is valued at £4m, a Tier 5 one. Cabo Verde begin their campaign against Spain, and on the card the slot sits with Cabo Verde as a side.
Stopira is a defender for Cabo Verde. He plays his club football for SC Uniao Torreense and is part of Pedro Leitão Brito's national-team squad for the 2026 World Cup, named in Cabo Verde's final 26.
No. After a long career Stopira still has no senior World Cup behind him, making 2026 a first once his place in Cabo Verde's 26-man squad was confirmed.
Stopira plays his club football for SC Uniao Torreense. He is named among Cabo Verde's defenders in Pedro Leitão Brito's final 26, with Cabo Verde opening their Group H campaign against Spain in mid-June.
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