A Cape Verde national team player was identified and recruited through LinkedIn due to difficulties contacting his club through traditional channels. The player expressed immediate enthusiasm for the opportunity upon discovering it on the platform. He and the team then worked to quickly secure the necessary documentation for his inclusion. This unusual recruitment method highlights the evolving ways national teams are identifying talent. The story gained attention after being reported by Vanguard News. Details regarding the player’s identity and position were not immediately available in the report, but the focus remains on the unique method of his call-up. This incident demonstrates a novel approach to international football scouting.