CJ Dos Santos
Cape Verde · #23 · Goalkeeper
Cape Verde · #23 · GoalkeeperCJ Dos Santos is a goalkeeper who was playing in MLS at the time of the tournament. Born in the United States to Cape Verdean heritage, he switched allegiance from the US to Cape Verde, reflecting the deep ties between the Cape Verdean diaspora in the United States — particularly in New England — and the island nation.
Cape Verdean heritage; part of the large Cape Verdean community in New England.
Eligible for both the United States and Cape Verde; chose Cape Verde.
CJ Dos Santos — 2026 World Cup profile
- NationCape Verde · Group H
- PositionGoalkeeper
- Shirt number#23
- Age25 (born 24 August 2000)
- ClubSan Diego FCat the 2026 World Cup
- Club leagueMajor League Soccer · United States
- NationalityCape Verde
- BirthplacePhiladelphia, United States
- Born abroadYes — represents Cape Verde
- International caps1 (pre-tournament)
- Height193 cm
San Diego FCSquad/player data only — no scores, results or per-tournament stats. International caps are a pre-tournament career total.