Rúben Semedo

Sporting CP

Born in Amadora in the Lisbon metropolitan area of Cape Verdean descent, Semedo joined Sporting CP's youth system at the age of 16. On 11 August 2013, he made his debut with the first team, scoring in a friendly with Fiorentina. Semedo spent the 2013–14 season with the B team in the Segunda Liga, his first appearance in the competition occurring on 25 August 2013 as he played the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 home win against Trofense. On 26 August 2014, he, alongside teammate Vítor, was loaned to Spanish side Reus. For the 2015–16 campaign, Semedo was promoted to the main squad. He made his competitive debut – winning his first trophy in the process – on 9 August, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 victory over Benfica in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. Five days later, however, he was loaned to fellow top-flight club Vitória de Setúbal. Semedo was sent off twice during his brief spell in Setúbal, including once in a game against Rio Ave in the Taça de Portugal. In the 2016 January transfer window, he was recalled by Sporting due to a defensive injury crisis. On 18 February 2016, Semedo played his first game in European competition, being sent off after two bookable offences in a 1–0 home loss to Bayer Leverkusen in the last 32 of the UEFA Europa League. On 9 March, he signed a new contract until 2022 with a release clause being set at €45 million.

Villarreal

Semedo was transferred to Villarreal on 7 June 2017, for €14 million. He made his…

On 24 March 2016, Semedo marked his debut for the Portugal under-21 team with a goal, scoring the opener in a 4–0 home defeat of Liechtenstein in the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers played in Ponta Delgada. In October 2019, while still awaiting trial for alleged crimes in Spain, he received his first call-up to the senior team ahead of UEFA Euro 2020 qualification matches against Luxembourg and Ukraine. Semedo won his first full cap on 7 October 2020, playing the entire 0–0 friendly draw with Spain.

Club

As of match played 22 August 2022

International

Sporting CP

Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2015 Olympiacos

Super League Greece: 2019–20, 2020–21 Greek Football Cup: 2019–20 Porto

Primeira Liga: 2021–22 Al-Duhail

Qatar Stars League: 2022–23 Qatar Cup: 2023 Qatari Stars Cup: 2022–23 Individual

Super League Greece Team of the Season: 2019–20, 2020–21