Nélson Semedo

Portuguese footballer, FC Barcelona player

Nélson Semedo - Portuguese footballer, FC Barcelona player
Born

November 16th, 1993
31 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

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Born in Lisbon, a professional footballer excelled primarily as a right-back. Started the career at Benfica, progressing through the youth ranks to the senior team. Contributed to the team's Primeira Liga victory in 2016. Transferred to FC Barcelona in 2017, appearing in numerous La Liga and UEFA Champions League matches. Played for the Portuguese national team, participating in international tournaments including the UEFA European Championship.

Won the Primeira Liga with Benfica in 2016

Played for FC Barcelona in La Liga

Represented Portugal in UEFA competitions

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