Name: Nélson Semedo

Nationality: Portugal

Full name: Nélson Cabral Semedo

Date of birth: November 16, 1993

Place of birth: Amadora, Portugal

Position: Right-back / Wing-back

Current club (as of 2026): Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.) — note: club affiliations can change; verify for most recent season.

Previous clubs:

• Sintrense (youth)
• S.L. Benfica B (2012–2015)
• S.L. Benfica (2015–2017)
• FC Barcelona (2017–2020)
• Wolverhampton Wanderers (2020– )

Portugal national team:

• Senior debut: 2016
• Caps: multiple appearances for Portugal (include tournaments such as UEFA Nations League, European Championship qualifying and friendly matches)

Playing style and attributes:

• Fast, athletic full-back with strong recovery speed.
• Good dribbling and ball-carrying ability down the right flank.
• Provides width and overlapping runs; capable of contributing assists.
• Defensive positioning improved with experience; can play in both back four and wing-back roles.

Honours (selected):

• Primeira Liga: with Benfica (2015–16)
• Taca de Portugal / Taca da Liga: domestic cup honours with Benfica
• UEFA Nations League: part of Portugal squads during the competition cycle (Portugal won the inaugural 2018–19 Nations League)

Notes: Caps, goals, club and honour totals change over time—consult an up-to-date source for the latest statistics and current club status.