Willy Semedo

Willy Johnson Semedo Afonso (born 27 April 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Arabian club Al-Faisaly. Born in France, Semedo represents the Cape Verde national football team.

Willy Semedo
Semedo in 2020
Personal information
Full name Willy Johnson Semedo Afonso
Date of birth (1994-04-27) 27 April 1994
Place of birth Montfermeil, France
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder / Winger
Team information
Current team
 Al-Faisaly
Number 11
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2018 Alki Oroklini 96 (28)
2018 Charleroi 2 (0)
2018 → Roeselare (loan) 11 (0)
2019 Politehnica Iași 10 (0)
2019–2021 Grenoble 58 (10)
2021–2023 Pafos 44 (8)
2023– Al-Faisaly 0 (0)
International career
2020– Cape Verde 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 November 2022

Club career

Charleroi

On 31 January 2018, Semedo signed with Charleroi after a successful spell with the Cypriot club Alki Oroklini.[1] He made his debut for the Belgium club in a 2–2 Belgian First Division A draw with K.R.C. Genk, on 13 April 2018.[2]

On 30 August 2018, Semedo was loaned to Belgian First Division B club Roeselare, for half a season, in order for him to get more playing time.[3][4] On 1 February 2019, he moved to Liga I side Politehnica Iași. Semedo subsequently signed a six month contract with the Romanian club.[5]

On 28 January 2023, Semedo joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Faisaly on an eighteen-month contract.[6]

International career

Born in France, Semedo is of Cape Verdean descent. On 1 October 2020, Semedo was called by Cape Verde.[7] He debuted for Cape Verde in a friendly 2-1 win over Andorra on 7 October 2020.[8]

References
  1. "Officiel: Charleroi tient le remplaçant de Lukebakio". 31 January 2018.
  2. "Sporting Charleroi vs. Genk – 13 April 2018 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  3. "Officiel: Semedo (SC Charleroi) rejoint Roulers en prêt" [Official: Semedo (SC Charleroi) has joined Roeselare on loan]. NordEclair. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  4. Hadrich, Malik (12 September 2018). "Prêté par Charleroi, Willy Semedo fixe ses objectifs à Roulers". Walfoot.be. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
  5. Mijlocașul francez Willy Semedo a semnat cu Politehnica.politehnicaiasi.ro (in Romanian)
  6. "إدارة النادي تنهي إجراءات التوقيع مع اللاعب "ويلي سيميدو "".
  7. "Futebol: Conheça os novos reforços dos Tubarões Azuis para os jogos amigáveis frente Andorra e Guiné Conacri". Criolo Sports (in Portuguese). 1 October 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
  8. "Andorra-Cabo Verde LIVE | UEFA Nations League". UEFA.com.


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