_70.jpg) 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) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Omonia | ||
| 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) |
| 2021–2023 | Pafos | 44 | (8) |
| 2023 | Al-Faisaly | 13 | (2) |
| 2023– | Omonia | 19 | (9) |
| International career | |||
| 2020– | Cape Verde | 10 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 February 2024 | |||
Willy Johnson Semedo Afonso (born 27 April 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a Winger for Cypriot first Division club Omonia.[1] Born in France, Semedo plays for the Cape Verde national team.
On 31 January 2018, Semedo signed with Charleroi after a successful spell with the Cypriot club Alki Oroklini.[2] 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.[3]
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.[4][5] On 1 February 2019, he moved to Liga I side Politehnica Iași. Semedo subsequently signed a six month contract with the Romanian club.[6]
On 28 January 2023, Semedo joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Faisaly on an eighteen-month contract.[7]
Born in France, Semedo is of Cape Verdean descent. On 1 October 2020, Semedo was called by Cape Verde.[8] He debuted for Cape Verde in a friendly 2-1 win over Andorra on 7 October 2020.[9]
