Semedo, 24, was charged with attempted murder, kidnapping and robbery. Nelson Semedo’s performances throughout the 2016-2017 season led to him becoming the breakthrough player of the Year 2017. "He came from a difficult neighbourhood. The club's youth-team coaches converted him from midfield into defence. Semedo atuando por Portugal. “I was very keen to play again and Huesca have given me an opportunity to do so in the first division. Both are ultra competitive; they like to play on the edge. 1:00 PM PT , March 15, 2021. On 11 August 2013 he made his debut with the first team, scoring in a friendly with Fiorentina. Second Half ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0, Liverpool 1. Wolverhampton demonstrated its new-found pull by signing Portugal defender Nelson Semedo from Barcelona in a deal worth up to 40 million euros ($46 million) on Wednesday. Martins got booked for the gesture of solidarity; as it was his second yellow card, it meant a dismissal. 90'+18'. 90'+15'. Then came the kidnapping allegations, and now—after several months stewing in prison having been denied bail—a shot at redemption. Sergio Pereira, the editor of football website Maisfutbol, has interviewed Semedo twice as well as having had several casual exchanges with him over the years. Born in Amadora in the Lisbon metropolitan area of Cape Verdean descent, Semedo joined Sporting CP's youth system at the age of 16. They already knew he had some behavioural problems outside football in Portugal. Nelson Semedo endured another torrid evening for Wolves on Tuesday evening. He grew up in Casal de Mira, a tough neighbourhood in Amadora, one of Lisbon's suburbs. What a bond these young players have—that it showed a great solidarity, that the player didn't even think about the consequences. Wolves are turning much of the Diogo Jota money into Barcelona right back Nelson Semedo, according to several reports. [13] After Javier Calleja took over as head coach on 25 September he fell out of favour, and having seen himself become a rotation player his stint was also plagued by injuries, which ultimately required surgery in December. I didn’t hesitate to accept their offer”, Semedo said at his introductory press conference. ESTABLISHING HIMSELF. Villarreal defender Ruben Semedo has been charged with attempted murder by a Spanish judge and has been held in custody without bail. "He came through the ranks with him. A week after his release, Huesca signed the troubled footballer on loan. [The sending off] came in the game before Sporting played Porto in the league, and he missed it. Is Nelson Semedo faster than … Fábio Silva (Wolverhampton Wanderers) with an attempt from the centre … Olympiakos defender Ruben Semedo has been given a five-year suspended prison sentence and banned from visiting Spain for the next eight years. He was appalled by the race debate that engulfed Portuguese football at the time Semedo was imprisoned last February. The central defender was found guilty of a number of crimes when playing in Spain but has avoided immediate further jail term following a court hearing. He didn't see him again for the guts of a decade. [15] Huesca's decision to sign him on loan attracted some criticism, but sporting director Emilio Vega stated that the player would be in good shape once the season began because he played some matches while in prison. The journalist was accused of racism, basically because he was saying 'these players who come from the Portuguese favelas, we can teach them how to be great footballers but we can't educate them' in terms of being good human beings. He made his debut for the club as a second-half substitute in a 2-1 victory over Eibar on the opening weekend of the league's fixtures. "A lot of fans and a lot of the media were really critical of Gelson Martins, saying: 'This is stupid; this is disgraceful—you're one of Sporting's best players and now Sporting are going to be weaker when they go and play Porto.' Join the discussion or compare with others! 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There, they allegedly beat him with baseball bats and threatened to cut his finger off. Replacing Matt Doherty was never going to be easy for Wolverhampton Wanderers but the acquisition of Nelson Semedo is certainly a statement of intent. [12] He made his La Liga debut on 25 August, playing the entire 0–3 away defeat against Real Sociedad. "When he was with Sporting's academy, he was caught driving without a licence. Join the discussion or compare with others! Semedo's transfer from Sporting CP to Villarreal in the summer of 2017 raised a few eyebrows. The houses and apartments there have neatly manicured lawns, palm trees and floor-to-ceiling windows that look out on to swimming pools. He was actually one of the most expensive players in the history of the club," says Toni Calero, a journalist with. [22], Semedo won the Super League Greece and Cup double in his first season in Piraeus. He grew up in Casal de Mira, a tough neighbourhood in Amadora, one of Lisbon's suburbs. [11], Semedo was transferred to Villarreal on 7 June 2017, for €14 million. "Gelson Martins was one of his best friends here at Sporting," says Kundert. His parent club, Villarreal, will watch his progress with interest. Semedo's start in life wasn't easy. His parents were immigrants from Cape Verde. "For the general public around Villarreal, Semedo was relatively unknown because he was very young. Nélson Semedo, 27, from Portugal Wolverhampton Wanderers, since 2020 Right-Back Market value: $35.20m * Nov 16, 1993 in Lisboa, Portugal It was a quick start for Semedo in Benfica’s first-team, as the right-back … He describes a genial, quiet young man from his interactions with him. Villarreal, which is renowned for being a small, conservative club whose recent success has been based on its enviable youth academy, paid €14 million for him. [21] He repeated the feat in the next stage of the same competition, as the hosts beat İstanbul Başakşehir 2–0 and won 3–0 on aggregate. Nelson Semedo Biography – Rise to Fame Story: Sometimes, a lucky twist of fate happens in football. Wolves players Nelson Semedo and Vitinha were the latest Premier League stars to take on our TRUE or FALSE format. It was a large sum for a 23-year-old central defender. Local de nasc. Portugal. Barcelona, for example, paid €11.8 million in January 2018 for Colombia's World Cup sensation Yerry Mina, a central defender who was born in the same year as Semedo. Shortly after that, during a game, he got a red card and threw his Sporting jersey on to the ground. Kundert, who is a Sporting fan and has been living in Lisbon since 1994, watched Semedo's rise closely. Then there was the other side of the matter. He bought an apartment close to their training ground where he lived with his girlfriend and their daughter. ", Pereira likens Semedo's style of play to former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand, as he's fast, strong and excellent in the air. Semedo completes $47 million move to Wolves. “Nelson Semedo to Wolves for $47 million” is a statement most Wolverhampton Wanderers fans will be scratching their heads at. For a spell with Sporting, Semedo had structure. Rúben Afonso Borges Semedo (born 4 April 1994) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Greek club Olympiacos as a central defender or a defensive midfielder. 90'+3' Attempt missed. Data de nasc. They already knew he had some behavioural problems outside football in Portugal.". I believe he's a good boy, but he's very influenced by the guys around him from his neighbourhood who don't have responsibilities like him.". 90'+18'. He didn't have a good relationship with the rest of the players in the squad, and he spent most of the time injured. Sources have told B/R that Semedo and his associates were trying to reclaim money that had been loaned to the man. People were saying how strong this friendship is. The 26-year-old previously spent five months in […] Tom Kundert, author and editor of football website PortuGOAL, says Semedo reminds him of Pepe, who played at the heart of Real Madrid's defence for a decade. Gelson Martins: 90'+15'. "At Huesca, they will try to see if finally he can rehabilitate himself and show how good a player he is. Chelsea lost back to back matches away from home and fell behind in the title race. Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed 26-year-old Portuguese defender Nelson Semedo from Barcelona for 30 million euros ($35.1 million) plus add-ons, the La Liga club announced on Wednesday. Despite his talent, his first international appearances only came with the Portugal under-20 team in 2014. "Ruben Semedo has not had a simple life," says Pereira. Ruben Semedo (pictured playing against Lionel Messi), was a 14m euros signing from Sporting Lisbon last summer. In October 2017, within a few months only of moving to Valencia, Semedo was accused of hitting a man over the head with a bottle outside a nightclub. [14], On 19 July 2018, Semedo was loaned to newly promoted club Huesca for the upcoming season. It seemed he came from nowhere. Baptism or religious information. [8][9], On 18 February 2016, Semedo played his first game in European competition, being sent off after two bookable offences in a 0–1 home loss to Bayer Leverkusen in the last 32 of the UEFA Europa League. 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Semedo made 10 tackles (four won) to go along with four crosses (two accurate), three interceptions and two chances created while keeping a clean sheet in Friday's 1-0 win over Fulham. Nélson Cabral Semedo ( Lisboa, 16 de novembro de 1993) é um futebolista português que atua como lateral-direito. ", Semedo's start in life wasn't easy. —Suspended for game against title rivals Porto His two accomplices fled, avoiding capture. [25], Semedo won his first full cap on 7 October 2020, playing the entire 0–0 friendly draw with Spain. An image of the birth certificate. His two accomplices fled, avoiding capture. He got pounded, and rightly so.". He was jailed but released on bail of €30,000 in July. Nelson Semedo exclusive interview: Training with Lionel Messi, Conor Coady's Portuguese and adapting to the Premier League The Wolves defender joined from … He was a late substitute in the latter's final on 12 September 2020, a single-goal victory against AEK Athens. Wolves spent quite a bit more than they received for Matt Doherty with the signing of Semedo from Barcelona, with the Portuguese right-back costing Wolves almost £37 million. In October 2017, within a few months only of moving to Valencia, Semedo was accused of hitting a man over the head with a. a nightclub staff worker—who had just finished work—with a gun. He made his competitive debut – winning his first trophy in the process – on 9 August, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 victory over Benfica in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. [4], For the 2015–16 campaign, Semedo was promoted to Sporting's main squad. His father was jailed when Semedo was five years old. Failing to nail down a starting place—he played his last game for the club against Barcelona in December 2017—and getting injured didn't help. But it … [5] Five days later, however, he was loaned to fellow top-flight club Vitória de Setúbal. ... but it was Wolves who ran away with the victory courtesy of goals from Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho. [7] In the 2016 January transfer window, he was recalled by the Lions due to a defensive injury crisis. "He wasn't part of the dressing room. He was jailed but released on, Semedo marking Leo Messi during his Villarreal days, Villarreal, which is renowned for being a small, conservative club whose recent success has been based on its enviable youth academy, paid, "It was a lot of money to pay for a small club like Villarreal, which is based in a small city, . Nélson Semedo. In November 2017, he allegedly threatened a nightclub staff worker—who had just finished work—with a gun. Rúben Afonso Borges Semedo (born 4 April 1994) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Greek club Olympiacos as a central defender or a defensive midfielder. Semedo's progression has always been stop-start. Origem: Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre. [27][28] He was arrested again for a separate incident on 20 February, this time for allegedly tying up and assaulting a man in his home alongside two others, then going to the victim's house to burgle it. [14] Moreover, Vega stated that they would not be monitoring his off-field behaviour. ", Real Madrid, Barcelona and five Premier League teams among clique agreeing to a breakaway 'super league', PSG star's first of two goals vs. Saint-Etienne, High walls, electric gates and private security firms keep its residents sheltered from the outside world, so it came as a shock when a battalion of police officers, A week before the police raid, Semedo, his cousin and another friend were accused of kidnapping a man and bringing him back to the footballer's apartment in Torre en Conill—which is kitted out with a, After the alleged beating, the victim told police he was tied up in ropes and locked in a room while they went to his apartment, which is near the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, and, According to the alleged victim, who said he escaped while being moved to a different location, Semedo, Semedo, 24, was charged with attempted murder, kidnapping and robbery. They're exuberant on the pitch, often reckless or, After scoring for Sporting in a league match against Moreirense, Martins revealed a. Semedo, 24, was charged with attempted murder, kidnapping and robbery. "It's obvious he couldn't continue at Villarreal," says Calero. Nelson Semedo also assisted his team in winning the Taça de Portugal, Taca de Liga and the Premier Liga titles. Match ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0, Liverpool 1. "Gelson Martins was one of his best friends here at Sporting," says Kundert. The arrival of Semedo on a three-year deal increases the Portuguese connection at Wolves, which also has Portugal internationals Joao Moutinho, Ruben Neves and Rui Patricio in … The following day, the man—who was badly bruised and had to walk with a crutch to support his broken ankle—reported the allegations at a police station. FC Barcelona warding off interest for their Portuguese star last summer, the right-back was deemed vital to … —Gets second yellow card [20] He scored his first goal for the team on 30 July, with a close-range effort following a corner from Giorgos Masouras after Aleš Hruška saved Yassine Meriah's shot, in a 4–0 home win over Viktoria Plzeň in the UEFA Champions League's second qualifying round. The Euro 2016 winners and current Nations League champions have three World Cup qualifying games coming up against Azerbaijan, Serbia and Luxembourg. 90'+4' Second Half ends, Portugal 0, Spain 0. LINE-UPS. Match ends, Portugal 0, Spain 0. He was an amazing player before, so it's a second chance for him to show how good he can be. It's a popular spot for rich people and the football stars who play for local clubs such as Valencia and Villarreal to make their home. Match Commentary. -. On Sunday, he travels to the Camp Nou to take on Leo Messi's Barcelona. Second Half ends, Portugal 0, Spain 0. They're exuberant on the pitch, often reckless or—as Kundert puts it—"overenthusiastic.". Match Commentary. [But] it was a gamble. He had a lot of bad influences in the neighbourhood. He always had these kinds of small problems. Rúben Semedo 76 - live prices, in-game stats, comments and reviews for FIFA 20 Ultimate Team FUT.

The 26-year-old will set you back £58.9 million if you pay his release clause, but with some negotiation you may be able to purchase a solid right-back with 87 potential.Kyle Walker was a key member of Manchester City’s title winning side last season contributing six assists in 32 matches. Because Villarreal—which has very good sporting directors—usually gets transfers right, everybody was OK with it. [17], On 25 June 2019, Semedo joined Olympiacos for €4.5 million signing a four-year contract – Villarreal retained a 20% resale rate on the player and he was to earn around €700,000 per year, being the club's second-most expensive defender after Belgian Bjorn Engels was bought from Club Brugge for €7 million in 2017[18][19] and sharing teams with compatriots Pedro Martins (manager), Daniel Podence and José Sá. [30], On 13 July 2018, Semedo was released from prison after paying bail of €30,000. [3] On 26 August 2014 he, alongside teammate Vítor, was loaned to Spanish side Reus. High walls, electric gates and private security firms keep its residents sheltered from the outside world, so it came as a shock when a battalion of police officers raided the apartment of their neighbour, Ruben Semedo—the Villarreal footballer who is now on loan at La Liga rivals, SD Huesca—on a February morning earlier in the year. He was actually one of the most expensive players in the history of the club," says Toni Calero, a journalist with Las Provincias, a Valencia-based newspaper. Rúben Semedo 78 - live prices, in-game stats, comments and reviews for FIFA 18 Ultimate Team FUT. [29] For the latter incident, he was charged with attempted murder and placed in preventive detention. Nelson Semedo was until recently a fixed part of the furniture at the Camp Nou. Delve deeper into our other record collections to learn even more. [2], Semedo spent the 2013–14 season with the B team in the Segunda Liga, his first appearance in the competition occurring on 25 August 2013 as he played the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 home win against Trofense. [14], Still owned by Villarreal, and after being deemed surplus to requirements by manager Francisco,[16] Semedo returned to Portugal on 29 January 2019, signing with Rio Ave until June. Second Half ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0, Liverpool 1. Match ends, Portugal 0, Spain 0. Nelson Semedo is a physically strong man with a lean figure and a decent height of 1.77 m (5 ft 10 inches). They stopped paying his salary while he was in prison. It was a very big game. After scoring for Sporting in a league match against Moreirense, Martins revealed a message of support for Semedo on a white T-shirt underneath his jersey, which was written in creole: "With you until the end of the world". "For the general public around Villarreal, Semedo was relatively unknown because he was very young. His two accomplices fled, avoiding capture. It was very interesting hearing the reactions. Birthplaces for both the child and parents. His father was in prison. After the alleged beating, the victim told police he was tied up in ropes and locked in a room while they went to his apartment, which is near the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, and stole €24,000 in cash, watches, a computer and other items. Huesca, who are playing in La Liga for the first time in their history, have given Semedo a fresh start. Wolves 2-1 Chelsea: Player Ratings and Man of the Match. Rúben Semedo (Portugal) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. [26], In January 2018, it was announced that Semedo would stand trial for an altercation in a bar in Valencia the previous November, when the player allegedly brandished a pistol and made threats while he was nursing an injury. As for his appearance, Semedo is a tan-skinned guy with short black hair and black eyes. Wolves have completed the signing of Nelson Semedo from Barcelona for £28 million ($37m). He joined Sporting's academy as a 16-year-old, which was relatively late. He played only four matches in La Liga, not even full matches. [31] Facing a maximum 15​1⁄2-year sentence, he confessed two years later to kidnap, robbery, wounding and illegal firearm possession; he was fined €46,000 and banned from entering Spain for the next eight years. 1:00 PM , 15 March 2021. Furthermore, his small figure weighs 69 kg (152 lbs). "He grew up surrounded by other good centre-backs at Sporting such as Eric Dier, who is at Tottenham Hotspur now; Tobias Figueiredo, who is at Nottingham Forest; and Tiago llori, who is also in England with Reading," says Pereira. [24] In October 2019, while still awaiting trial for alleged crimes in Spain, he received his first call-up for the senior team ahead of UEFA Euro 2020 qualification matches against Luxembourg and Ukraine. "A coach who I know at Sporting's academy, who coached them all, said that Ruben Semedo was the best of the four in terms of potential. It seems Villarreal were careless in leaving Semedo so isolated when he first arrived in Spain, given his troubled track record. "It was a lot of money to pay for a small club like Villarreal, which is based in a small city [of approximately 50,000 people]. First, they lost to Everton 1-0 on Saturday and now on Tuesday against Wolves by 2-1. That relationship broke up, however, and Semedo moved to Spain with his cousin and a friend, the two alleged accomplices who fled following the kidnapping case. [23], On 24 March 2016, Semedo marked his debut for the Portugal under-21 team with a goal, scoring the opener in a 4–0 home defeat of Liechtenstein in the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers played in Ponta Delgada. With a quick search, you can uncover details like: Parents’ names, ages, jobs, and residence. Nélson Cabral Semedo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Portugal national team. And birth records are just the beginning. [6], Semedo was sent off twice during his brief spell in Setúbal, including once in a game against Rio Ave for the Taça de Portugal. When I spoke to people who know him they all said to me that 'he is a good boy,' but when he's with friends from the neighbourhood he transforms himself into another person. The supporters from the club did not like that. "He came through the ranks with him. Both are ultra competitive; they like to play on the edge. His parents were immigrants from Cape Verde. Torre en Conill is a tranquil neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city of Valencia. His, Pereira likens Semedo's style of play to former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand, as he's fast, strong and excellent in the air. Semedo, 26, is set to … https://t.co/UDTeVanDSQ, "There was a very controversial article written in one of Portugal's main newspapers by Octavio Ribeiro the day after that game. Portugal had to settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Spain in a blockbuster international friendly on Wednesday after hammering the crossbar twice. His road to rehabilitation has begun. Atualmente joga pelo Wolverhampton . Because Villarreal—which has very good sporting directors—usually gets transfers right, everybody was OK with it. Attempt missed. Portugal manager Fernando Santos has named his latest international squad and somewhat controversially, there is no place for Wolverhampton Wanderers star Nelson Semedo. Tom Procter. Tom Kundert, author and editor of football website PortuGOAL, says Semedo reminds him of Pepe, who played at the heart of Real Madrid's defence for a decade. [10] On 9 March he signed a new contract until 2022, with a release clause being set at €45 million. —Scores last-minute winner for Sporting Anthony Lopes, Domingos Duarte, Rúben Semedo, Mário Rui, Nélson Semedo, João Moutinho (Danilo Pereira), Sérgio Oliveira (Bernardo Silva), Renato Sanches (William Carvalho), Paulinho (João Félix), Pedro Neto (Cristiano Ronaldo), Francisco Trincão (Diogo Jota).Subs: Rui Patrício, José Fonte, Bruno Fernandes, João Cancelo, Rui Silva, Rúben Dias. March 16, 2021. —Removes shirt to show message of support for Ruben Semedo The catalyst happened when Gelson Martins—who was signed by Atletico Madrid during the summer—dedicated a last-minute winner to Semedo. According to the alleged victim, who said he escaped while being moved to a different location, Semedo shot twice at him on Blasco Ibanez—a long, tree-lined avenue that cuts across the city of Valencia—but missed. He was jailed but released on bail of … Semedo's mother had to leave home at 4 a.m. in the morning to go to work, which meant Semedo and his sister were largely left to grow up on the streets. Rúben Semedo (Portugal) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. So he didn't play enough, and he brought all his bad company with him to Spain, and the same problems he had before in Portugal.". Match ends, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0, Liverpool 1. A week before the police raid, Semedo, his cousin and another friend were accused of kidnapping a man and bringing him back to the footballer's apartment in Torre en Conill—which is kitted out with a disco room in its basement—shortly before dawn. His subsequent suspension enraged some of his own fans. it was a gamble.

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