Willy Johnson Semedo Afonso (born 27 April 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Cypriot club Pafos. Born in France, Semedo represents the Cape Verde national football team.
![]() Semedo in 2020 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Willy Johnson Semedo Afonso | ||
Date of birth | (1994-04-27) 27 April 1994 (age 28) | ||
Place of birth | Montfermeil, France | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder / Winger | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Pafos | ||
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– | Pafos | 35 | (8) |
National team | |||
2020– | Cape Verde | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 November 2022 |
On 31 January 2018, Semedo signed with Charleroi after a successful spell with the Cypriot club Alki Oroklini.[1] 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.[2]
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.[3][4] On 1 February 2019, he moved to Liga I side Politehnica Iași. Semedo subsequently signed a six month contract with the Romanian club.[5]
Born in France, Semedo is of Cape Verdean descent. On 1 October 2020, Semedo was called by Cape Verde.[6] He debuted for Cape Verde in a friendly 2-1 win over Andorra on 7 October 2020.[7]
Pafos FC – current squad | |
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Cape Verde squad – 2021 Africa Cup of Nations | ||
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