Bubista facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Pedro Leitão Brito | ||
| Date of birth | 6 January 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Boa Vista, Portuguese Cape Verde | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Cape Verde (manager) |
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| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996 | Badajoz | 2 | (0) |
| 1996–2002 | ASA | ||
| 2002–2003 | Estoril | ||
| 2003–2006 | Falcões do Norte | ||
| International career | |||
| 1989–2005 | Cape Verde | 21 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2012–2013 | Mindelense | ||
| 2015 | Académica do Mindelo | ||
| 2015–2016 | Sporting Praia | ||
| 2017 | Académica do Mindelo | ||
| 2018–2019 | Batuque | ||
| 2020– | Cape Verde | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Pedro Leitão Brito, known to many as Bubista, is a famous football manager and a former player from Cape Verde. He was born on January 6, 1970. Bubista played as a strong defender, often in the centre of the field. Today, he is the head coach for the Cape Verde national team. He made history on October 13, 2025, when he led Cape Verde to qualify for their very first FIFA World Cup!
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Bubista's Playing Career: From Defender to Legend
Playing for Clubs
Bubista started his professional football journey in 1995. He joined a Spanish club called Badajoz, which played in the Segunda División, a top league in Spain. He played two matches there. After his time in Spain, in 1997, Bubista moved to Angola and played for ASA. He stayed with ASA for six seasons, showing his skills as a defender. In 2003, he returned to his home country, Cape Verde, and joined Falcões do Norte.
Representing Cape Verde
Bubista was also a proud member of the Cape Verde national team. He made his debut for his country in 1991. Over his career, he played 28 games for Cape Verde. He even had the honor of being the team's captain, leading his teammates on the field.
Bubista's Coaching Journey: Leading the Blue Sharks
Starting as a Coach
After he stopped playing, Bubista decided to become a football manager. He coached several local clubs in Cape Verde. These included Mindelense, Académica do Mindelo, Sporting Praia, and Batuque. He gained valuable experience guiding these teams.
Leading the National Team to Success
In January 2020, Bubista was chosen to be the manager of the Cape Verde national team. Under his leadership, the team, often called the "Blue Sharks," achieved amazing things.
- He led them to qualify for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. They secured their spot with a 1–0 win against Mozambique.
- Later, he guided the team to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. There, they performed very well, reaching the quarterfinals of the tournament.
- The biggest moment came on October 13, 2025. Bubista led Cape Verde to a historic 3–0 victory against Eswatini. This win meant Cape Verde qualified for their first-ever FIFA World Cup! This made Cape Verde the second-smallest nation to ever reach the World Cup, after Iceland in 2018.
- Because of his incredible achievements in 2025, Bubista was named the CAF Coach of the Year at the CAF Awards 2025. This is a huge honor for a football coach in Africa.
Bubista's Trophies and Awards
Bubista has won several important titles both as a player and as a coach.
As a Player
- Girabola: 2002 (with ASA)
As a Coach
- Cape Verdean Football Championships: 2013 (with CS Mindelense)
- São Vicente Premier Division: 2012–13 (with CS Mindelense)
Individual Awards
- CAF Coach of the Year: 2025
