Willy Semedo

Willy Semedo

Footballer

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Career & Clubs

Club career

On 31 January 2018, Semedo signed with Charleroi after a successful spell with the Cypriot club Alki Oroklini. 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. 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. On 1 February 2019, he moved to Liga I side Politehnica Iași. Semedo subsequently signed a six-month contract with the Romanian club. In July 2019, Semedo signed for Ligue 2 club Grenoble on a two-year contract, where he scored 11 goals in 61 total appearances. He then moved to Cypriot club Pafos FC on a free transfer, where he totalled 20 goal contributions in 48 games. On 28 January 2023, Semedo signed for Saudi Arabian club Al-Faisaly, however, at the end of the season he returned to Cyprus, this time for 21-time domestic champions Omonia. The 2023–24 season was Semedo's best in terms of goal contributions, as he scored 14 and assisted 7 in 38 appearances in all competitions.

International career

Born in France, Semedo is of Cape Verdean descent. On 1 October 2020, Semedo was called by Cape Verde. He made his international debut in a friendly 2–1 win over Andorra on 7 October 2020. Since then, Semedo has featured for Cape Verde in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, the 2022 and 2026 World Cup qualifiers, as well as the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where he helped Cape Verde reach the quarter-finals, equalling the team's best performance in the tournament. On 18 May 2026, he was called up by Cape Verde's head coach Bubista for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 10 May 2026

International

As of match played 3 July 2026

Scores and results list Cape Verde's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Semedo goal.

Club
Royal Charleroi S.C. (2018–2019)
Club
K.S.V. Roeselare (2018–2019)
Club
CSM Politehnica Iași (2019–2019)
Club
Grenoble Foot 38 (2019–)
National team
Cape Verde

Legacy

Honours

Omonia

Cypriot First Division: 2025–26

Clubs

Played together with

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Identifiers & aliases
Description

French and Cape Verdean association football player

Position

midfielder

Extract from Wikipedia

Willy Johnson Semedo Afonso is a professional footballer who plays as a winger. Born in France, he plays for the Cape Verde national team. His club team is UAE side United FC.

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