Biography
Who is Nélson Semedo?
Early life and career beginnings
Nélson Cabral Semedo was born in Lisbon, Portugal, on November 16, 1993. He started his football path in the youth system at Sintrense, where he made his debut for the senior team at the age of 17. In January 2012, he signed a five-year contract with Benfica, which officially began on July 1 of that year. Following his signing, he spent a season on loan at Fátima in the third division to gain valuable playing experience.
Rise with Benfica and move to Barcelona
Nélson Semedo made his official debut for Benfica's main squad in August 2015 during the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. Shortly after, he scored his first goal for the club in a Primeira Liga match against Estoril. He established himself in the starting lineup and contributed significantly to Benfica winning back-to-back league titles. During the 2016-17 season, he was recognized for his strong performances by winning the Breakthrough Player of the Year award from the Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional.
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fenerbahçe
In September 2020, Nélson Semedo moved to the English Premier League to join Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-year contract. He made his debut for Wolves later that month against West Ham United. Over his time with the club, he experienced various milestones, including scoring his first goal for the team against Manchester United in May 2021. In May 2023, Wolves triggered an extension clause to keep him at the club until 2025. He was later named club captain in December 2024 before departing the club in July 2025.
International career with Portugal
Nélson Semedo earned his first senior cap for the Portugal national team in October 2015 during a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match against Serbia. He was subsequently selected for Portugal's squad for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, where the team finished in third place and claimed the bronze medal. He also represented his country at the UEFA European Championship in 2020 and 2024, as well as the FIFA World Cup.
Height and personal life
Nélson Semedo stands at a height of 177 centimeters. Outside of his professional football career, he is a father with two children, consisting of a daughter and a son.
Birthday and age
Nélson Semedo was born on November 16, 1993, which makes Nélson 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Nélson shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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