La Liga
3×
#2
Nélson Semedo is a defender from Portugal who plays for Portugal, wearing shirt number 2. This season he has provided 2 assists in 4 appearances. Born in 1993, he stands 1.77 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Nélson Cabral Semedo
Known as
N. Cabral Semedo
Position
Defender
Team
Portugal
Nationality
Portugal
Date of birth
16 November 1993
Age
32 years
Height
1.77 m
Weight
69 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
2
Season statistics
4
Matches
0
Goals
2
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
W
L
?
?
?
Trophy cabinet · 9 won
UEFA Nations League
2×
Season 23188 · 2018/2019
Copa del Rey
2×
Liga Portugal
2×
Honours and individual awards
Nélson Semedo has won 4 individual honours across 3 different awards.
Player of the year awards
- LPFP Primeira Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year 2016–17
Team selections
- SJPF Primeira Liga Team of the Year 2× 2016, 2017
Other honours
- UEFA Nations League Finals Team of the Tournament 2019
Clubs and national teams · 2
-
-
Portugal National team
The career of Nélson Semedo so far
Nélson Semedo's career began at Benfica II. He moved to Benfica in 2015, to FC Barcelona in 2017 for €36m, to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020 for €32m and then to Fenerbahçe in 2025. He has won 16 trophies, including UEFA Nations League, Copa Del Rey, La Liga. He currently plays for Portugal.
Career history · 4 transfers
-
2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers Fenerbahçe
-
2020
FC Barcelona Wolverhampton Wanderers
-
2017
Benfica FC Barcelona
-
2015
Benfica II Benfica
Frequently asked questions about Nélson Semedo
What team does Nélson Semedo play for?
Nélson Semedo plays for Portugal.
What position does Nélson Semedo play?
Nélson Semedo plays as a defender, usually as a right back.
How old is Nélson Semedo?
Nélson Semedo is 32 years old, born on 16 November 1993.
How tall is Nélson Semedo?
Nélson Semedo is 1.77 m (5′10″) tall.
Where is Nélson Semedo from?
Nélson Semedo is from Portugal.
Which teams has Nélson Semedo played for?
Nélson Semedo has played for Benfica II, Benfica, FC Barcelona, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Fenerbahçe and Portugal.
Where can you follow Nélson Semedo?
You can follow Nélson Semedo on Instagram (@nelsonsemedo50). These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Nélson Semedo wear?
Nélson Semedo wears shirt number 2 for Portugal.