Telmo Arcanjo

Telmo Emanuel Gomes Arcanjo (; born 21 June 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or winger for Vitória S.C. Born in Portugal, he plays for the Cape Verde national team.

Club career Arcanjo made his professional debut with Tondela in a 3–2 Primeira Liga loss to Gil Vicente on 14 July 2020.

On 16 June 2023, Vitória SC announced the free signing of Arcanjo on a four-year deal. On 10 January 2026, Arcanjo played in the Portuguese Taça da Liga final against Braga in which Vitória Guimarães won 2-1.

International career Born in Portugal, Arcanjo is of Cape Verdean descent. He represented the Cape Verde U19s in a friendly 2–0 loss to the Portugal U19s on 30 January 2019. He was called up to the Cape Verde national team for a pair of friendlies in June 2021. He debuted with the Cape Verde national team in a friendly 2–0 loss to Senegal on 8 June 2021.

On 18 May 2026, he was called up by Cape Verde's head coach Bubista for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Cape Verde's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Arcanjo goal.

+ List of international goals scored by Sidny Lopes Cabral No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 8 October 2025 Tripoli Stadium, Tripoli, Libya 1–1 3–3 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Personal life Arcanjo is the brother of the Cape Verde international footballer Fábio Arcanjo.

Honours Individual

Liga Portugal 2 Young Player of the Season: 2022–23 Liga Portugal 2 Team of the Season: 2022–23 Liga Portugal 2 Midfielder of the Month: September 2022, December 2022/January 2023

Vitória SC Taça da Liga: 2025–26