Players who turned World Cup heroics into big transfers

The World Cup is football's biggest stage, filled with goals, drama and unforgettable moments - but it can also prove to be the ultimate shop window.

World Cup heroics have transformed players' lives in the past, and Vozinha's recent move to Chilean side Colo-Colo after an impressive tournament with Cape Verde is the latest reminder that the competition still has the power to change careers.

At the age of 40, the goalkeeper's journey from the Portuguese second division to Chile's biggest club may be unique, but he is not the first to get a big move after starring on the global stage.

Here are some of the players whose standout performances at the World Cup earned them a big move.

Similar to Vozinha, Marc-Vivien Foe was an unknown name before the 1994 World Cup.

Despite Cameroon's disappointing World Cup campaign in the USA, compared to their historic run in 1990, Foe emerged as one of the team's best performers during his debut tournament.

A standout game against Brazil caught attention, which then led to a free transfer from Cameroon's Canon Yaounde to French side Lens.

Foe spent four years at Lens and helped them achieve their first league title in the 1997-98 season.