Willy Semedo
 Semedo in 2020 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Willy Johnson Semedo Afonso | ||
| Date of birth | 27 April 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Montfermeil, France | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder / Winger | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Pafos | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| 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– | Pafos | 4 | (3) |
| National team | |||
| 2020– | Cape Verde | 3 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 27 September 2021 | |||
Willy Johnson Semedo Afonso (born 27 April 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cypriot club Pafos. Born in France, Semedo represents the Cape Verde national football team.
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]
International career[]
Born in France, Semedo is of Cape Verdean descent. On 1 October 2020, Semedo was called by Cape Verde.[6] He debuted for Cape Verde in a friendly 2-1 win over Andorra on 7 October 2020.[7]
References[]
- ^ "Officiel: Charleroi tient le remplaçant de Lukebakio". 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Sporting Charleroi vs. Genk – 13 April 2018 – Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Hadrich, Malik (12 September 2018). "Prêté par Charleroi, Willy Semedo fixe ses objectifs à Roulers". Walfoot.be. Retrieved 15 September 2018.
- ^ Mijlocașul francez Willy Semedo a semnat cu Politehnica.politehnicaiasi.ro (in Romanian)
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Andorra-Cabo Verde LIVE | UEFA Nations League". UEFA.com.
External links[]
- Willy Semedo at Soccerway
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