Bubista


Pedro Leitão Brito, commonly known as Bubista, is a Cape Verdean football manager and former footballer who played as a centre-back. He is the current manager of the Cape Verde [national football team|Cape Verde national team]. His nickname comes from the creole form of Boa Vista, his birthplace. On 13 October 2025, he led Cape Verde to 2026 [FIFA World Cup|its first ever FIFA World Cup].

Club career

In 1995, Bubista joined Spanish Segunda División club Badajoz, making two league appearances in his single season at the club. In 1997, Bubista joined Angolan club ASA. Bubista played for ASA for six seasons, before returning to his native Cape Verde, joining Falcões do Norte in 2003.

International career

In 1991, Bubista made his debut for Cape Verde. Bubista later captained the country, making 28 appearances for Cape Verde during his career.

Managerial career

Following his playing career, Bubista managed domestic Cape Verdean clubs Mindelense, Académica do Mindelo, Sporting Clube da Praia and Batuque. In January 2020, he was named manager of Cape Verde. He managed his nation to qualification for the 2021 [Africa Cup of Nations] after a 1–0 away victory over Mozambique on the final matchday. He later guided the team to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where they advanced to the quarterfinals.
On 13 October 2025, he led Cape Verde to its first ever FIFA World Cup after a 3–0 home win against Eswatini. Doing so, Cape Verd became the second-smallest nation ever to reach the World Cup after Iceland did it in 2018. He was subsequently named the CAF Coach of the Year for 2025, at the CAF Awards 2025.

Honours

Player
;ASA
Coach
;CS Mindelense
Individual