José Semedo (footballer, born 1979)

José Semedo
Personal information
Full name José Filipe Correia Semedo
Date of birth (1979-12-26) 26 December 1979
Place of birth Lisbon, Portugal
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position Forward
Club information
Current team
 Casa Pia
Youth career
1991–1995 Amoreiras
1995–1998 Futebol Benfica
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1998–2001 Futebol Benfica
2001–2008 Odivelas 170 (61)
2008–2009 Rio Ave 14 (2)
2009–2010 APOP 37 (26)
2010–2011 Apollon Limassol 25 (5)
2011–2012 Enosis 23 (9)
2012–2013 Nea Salamis 12 (0)
2013 Tirana 9 (2)
2014 Omonia Aradippou 6 (6)
2014–2015 1º Dezembro 21 (4)
2015– Casa Pia 7 (2)
National team
2008–2010 Cape Verde 2 (1)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 25 October 2015.

† Appearances (goals)

José Filipe Correia Semedo (born 26 December 1979) is a Cape Verdean footballer who plays for Casa Pia A.C. as a forward.

Club career

Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Semedo started his senior career with local amateurs C.F. Benfica, signing for neighbouring Odivelas F.C. in 2001. After stellar performances with the latter in the third division (18 goals in 29 matches in the 2007–08 season), he attracted attention from top level clubs, eventually joining Rio Ave FC.

In his first match in the competition, on 24 August 2008, Semedo scored in a 1–1 home draw against Benfica.[1] In January of the following year he moved to Cyprus, teaming up with several Portuguese players at APOP Kinyras FC.

In May 2010, after two solid seasons – including 22 Cypriot First Division goals in his first full campaign, competition best – he stayed in the country, signing with cup winners Apollon Limassol.[2]

On 7 September 2013, Semedo joined Albanian Superliga side Tirana on a free transfer for the 2013–14 season.[3][4] He made his debut for the club on 29 September, playing 55 minutes in a 2–0 away defeat to Teuta Durrës.[5] Four days later, in his second appearance, Semedo scored his first goal of the season, a winner against Kastrioti Krujë in the 6th week of the league, returning Tirana in the winning ways after three consecutive losses.[6] Eighteen days later, Semedo was on the scoresheet again, netting another winner as Tirana defeated 1–0 Bylis Ballsh at Selman Stërmasi Stadium.[7] Those were the only goals that he scored during his spell at Tirana. In December 2013, he made his Albanian Cup debut with Tirana, appearing in two-legged tie against Lushnja, playing respectively 80 and 44 minutes in each leg in a eventual second round exit.[8] With the opening of winter transfer window, Semedo was released from the club.[9] During his time with Tirana, Semedo played 11 matches between league and cup, scoring twice in the process.

International career

Although Portuguese-born, Semedo opted to represent Cape Verde internationally, starting in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying stage. Semedo debuted on 11 October 2008 in a 2010 World Cup qualifying match against Tanzania, scoring his team only goal in a eventual 3–1 loss.[10] Two years later, on 24 May 2010, Semedo made his second international appearance ironically against his brith country Portugal, appearing as a first-half substitute in a goalless draw.[11]

International goals

Scores and results list Cape Verde's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 11 October 2008 Benjamin Mkapa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania  Tanzania 1–2 1–3 2010 World Cup qualification

Honours

APOP Kinyras
Apollon Limassol

Cypriot Cup: Runner-up 2010–11[13]

References

  1. ↑ "Rio Ave vs. Benfica 1 – 1". Soccerway. 25 August 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  2. ↑ "Six new footballers in Apollonas Roster". Apollon Limassol. 28 May 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2010.
  3. ↑ "Tirana në merkato, gjen sulmues" (in Albanian). Bota Sot. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  4. ↑ "Tirana/ Perforcimi per sulmin eshte Jose Semedo" (in Albanian). Albania Soccer. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Teuta mund edhe Tiranën, Skënderbeu kap podiumin" (in Albanian). Albania Soccer. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  6. ↑ "Tirana rikthehet mes vuajtjesh, shënon Semedo. Dede: S’e merituam, por triumfuam" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  7. ↑ "Fitore për Tiranën e Vllazninë" (in Albanian). Sporti1.com. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  8. ↑ "Kupa e Shqipërisë, eliminohen Tirana dhe Partizani" (in Albanian). ABCNews.al. 18 December 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  9. ↑ "Merkato e dështuar, ja kush ikën që në janar. Tifozët e Tiranës: Të ikin drejtuesit" (in Albanian). Panorama Sport. 23 November 2013. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  10. ↑ "Tanzania vs. Cape Verde 3 – 1". Soccerway. 11 October 2008. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  11. ↑ "Portugal vs. Cape Verde 0 – 0". Soccerway. 24 May 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  12. ↑ "Game Signature - APOP/KINYRAS PEYIAS - AEL LEMESOU". CFA.com.cy. 16 May 2009. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
  13. ↑ "Κυπελλούχος η Ομόνοια" (in Greek). CFA.com.cy. 18 May 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2016.

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