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Fenerbahçe · Confederations Cup · Defender · #27 · Portugal · 32 yrs
Nélson Semedo plays as a defender for Fenerbahçe. Nélson Semedo is a Portuguese international, 32 years old, defender, currently at Fenerbahçe. Nélson Semedo wears shirt number 27 for Fenerbahçe. Nélson Semedo was born in Lisboa, Portugal on 1993-11-16. Nélson Semedo is 177 cm tall and weighs 69 kg. Nélson Semedo's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Confederations Cup, World Cup, UEFA Nations League, Friendlies, and other leagues. Nélson Semedo's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Nélson Semedo season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2025 |  Fenerbahçe FEN |
| 2024 |  Portugal POR |
| 2024 |  Wolves U21 WOL |
| 2023 | Portugal POR |
| 2023 |  Wolves WOL |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | Free Transfer | Wolves WOL | Fenerbahçe FEN |
| 2025-07-29 | Free agent | Wolves WOL | Fenerbahçe FEN |
| 2020-09-23 | € 31.5M |  Barcelona BAR | Wolves WOL |
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Cristiano Ronaldo could reunite with a Portugal national team teammate, as Nelson Semedo is reportedly closing in on a move to Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo could be about to welcome a familiar face from the Portugal national team to Riyadh, with Nelson Semedo reportedly closing in on a move to Al Nassr from Fenerbahçe, according to The Nassr Tribune. Per the outlet, Semedo and Al Nassr would have already agreed on personal terms for the move. Fenerbahçe, meanwhile, would have requested permission for the Portuguese right-back to feature in one more match before the transfer is finalized. “If nothing goes wrong after that match, Semedo will be an Al Nassr player,” the source reported. That match in question is Fenerbahçe’s Champions League playoff return leg against Lyon, scheduled for August 26 in France. The two sides drew 1-1 in the first leg in Istanbul on August 18. Semedo’s potential exit would also come amid Fenerbahçe’s need to manage their foreign player quota for the new season, a situation that has been reported by Turkish outlets in recent weeks. Nelson Semedo #2, Cristiano Ronaldo #7 and Samu Costa #24 of Portugal. (Getty Images) If the move were to go through, it would reunite Semedo with Ronaldo under the same club roof for the first time, adding another familiar face to Al Nassr’s dressing room, where Samu Costa also joined during this transfer window. Other Saudi clubs also linked to Semedo Al Nassr wouldn’t have been the only Saudi Pro League side keeping tabs on Semedo. Al Ahli were reported to be preparing a direct offer worth between €6 and 7 million to trigger his departure from Fenerbahçe, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. Separately, Turkish outlets reported interest from Al Shabab, who were also mentioned as a possible destination amid Fenerbahçe’s need to free up space in their foreign player quota. None of those reported approaches, however, would have advanced as far as the personal terms Semedo is now said to have reached with Al Nassr.
During his presentation, new Inter Miami star Casemiro filled Lionel Messi with praise: "Messi is one of the gods, if not the god of football." Casemiro has emerged as Inter Miami’s marquee addition of the 2026 summer transfer window, instantly filling the high-profile defensive midfield void the club struggled to replace. Set to share the pitch with Lionel Messi, the Brazilian superstar offered glowing praise during his official introduction: “Messi is one of the gods, if not the god of football.“ Following his starting run with Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, Casemiro opted to join Inter Miami in free agency, providing the Herons with a proven defensive anchor in the wake of Sergio Busquets’ retirement. Although the 34-year-old made his club debut last Saturday, logging a full 90 minutes in a 1-0 road victory over CF Montreal, his formal unveiling took place Thursday at Nu Stadium. During Thursday’s press conference, as reported by journalist José Armando, Casemiro spoke passionately about teaming up with Messi: “I am living a dream to play with one of the greatest of all time. I want to enjoy it, I want to help him continue winning because he is a winner. He teams up with another player who wants to win, who wants to compete. In the end, the margin between winning and losing is always very close, we know that, but we want to compete, and we want to compete.“ Casemiro expressed gratitude to managing owner Jorge Mas and co-owner David Beckham, noting that despite lucrative interest from European suitors, South Florida was his top priority. “I had many options—I had offers in Italy, I had many teams reaching out—but I am exactly where I want to be,” he stated. Casemiro sobre la oportunidad de jugar con Messi: "Quiero ayudarle a seguir ganando; es el Dios del fútbol"#InterMiamiCF #Messi pic.twitter.com/9Lxx6yGgPI— José Armando (@Jarm21) July 30, 2026 He concluded by placing Messi among the most influential figures in sports history: “I want to enjoy that, being with him, making him win, making him greater; he is one of the gods, if not the god of football. So I want to enjoy it with him and keep winning with him.“ Since Busquets hung up his boots, Inter Miami struggled to replicate the midfield balance that drove their previous championship runs, a vulnerability Casemiro’s presence is expected to resolve. The five-time Champions League winner inked a deal through June 2027 that includes a club option through 2029. Casemiro joins exclusive club to play alongside Messi and Ronaldo During their prime years in Europe, Messi and Casemiro shared an intense rivalry on opposite sides of El Clasico, featuring in epic Barcelona–Real Madrid clashes alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as heated international battles between Argentina and Brazil. Now in the twilight of his career, the decorated midfielder finds himself partnering with the player he once spent years trying to suppress. With the move, Casemiro becomes just the 28th player in soccer history to play alongside both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. He is also the eighth former Real Madrid player to subsequently share a locker room with Messi, joining Angel Di Maria, Sergio Ramos, Gonzalo Higuain, Achraf Hakimi, Keylor Navas, Pablo Sarabia, Fernando Gago, and Ezequiel Garay. Complete List of Players to Play with Both Messi and Ronaldo Angel Di MariaGerard PiqueSergio RamosPaulo DybalaGonzalo HiguainCarlos TevezAchraf Hakimi Keylor NavasDecoVitinhaHenrik LarssonMartin CaceresMiralem PjanicArthur MeloNelson SemedoAndre GomesDanilo PereiraNuno MendesRenato SanchesFrancisco TrincaoPablo SarabiaAlejandro GarnachoLisandro Martinez Gabriel HeinzeFernando GagoEzequiel GarayGonzalo MartinezCasemiro
As Portugal prepares for another defining night, many supporters are wondering what is really behind Roberto Martinez's selection and whether it could shape Cristiano Ronaldo's pursuit of World Cup glory. Portugal enters one of the biggest matches of the 2026 World Cup with Rafael Leao beginning on the bench, a decision that has immediately sparked debate ahead of the Round of 16 clash against Spain. As Portugal prepares for another defining night, many supporters are wondering what is really behind Roberto Martinez’s selection and whether it could shape Cristiano Ronaldo’s pursuit of World Cup glory. The Selecao das Quinas’ journey to the knockout rounds has been anything but straightforward. The national team remained unbeaten during the tournament but struggled to consistently find its attacking rhythm, drawing with DR Congo and Colombia before surviving a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Goncalo Ramos and a last-second VAR intervention that denied Croatia an equalizer. Spain, meanwhile, has looked every bit like one of the tournament favorites. The European champion has yet to concede a goal, defeating Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, and Austria while only dropping points in a surprising draw against Cape Verde. Luis de la Fuente’s side has impressed with its defensive organization as much as its attacking quality. Spain has now kept clean sheets in nine of its last 10 competitive matches, underlining why many consider La Roja among the strongest contenders for the title. O 𝗫𝗜 𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 para o jogo contra a Espanha no Mundial 2026 🫡#VaiDarPortugal | #PORESP #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/HTQ8UlSzgg— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) July 6, 2026 The reason Rafael Leao is starting on the bench Rafael Leao is not in Portugal‘s starting lineup because of a tactical decision from head coach Roberto Martinez rather than injury or fitness concerns. The Portugal manager has opted to field Joao Felix on the left wing, believing his pace, direct running and ability to exploit open spaces are better suited to facing Spain in a high-intensity knockout encounter. Joao Felix #11 of Portugal reacts Leao remains fully fit and available, but the coaching staff views him as an impact substitute capable of changing the game later if required. Portugal will therefore line up with Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix supporting Cristiano Ronaldo, while the Milan star waits for an opportunity from the bench. Martinez places faith in pace over creativity Leaving Leao out of the starting XI is unlikely to diminish his importance within Portugal’s squad. Martinez’s decision reflects the specific demands of facing Spain rather than any loss of confidence in the forward’s abilities. Rafael Leao #17 of Portugal celebrates with teammate Nelson Semedo #2 after scoring. The 27-year-old remains one of Portugal’s most technically gifted attackers and could become a decisive figure if introduced during the second half. With knockout soccer often decided by substitutions, he may yet have an opportunity to influence one of the tournament’s biggest matches.
Portugal defender Nélson Semedo believes his side must be careful not to focus exclusively on Lamine Yamal when they face Spain in the World Cup Round of 16.The heavyweight encounter is set to take p...
With Portugal facing Colombia for the first place in Group K, Rafael Leao has been left once again on the substitution bench. Portugal is set to battle Colombia for Matchday 3 of Group K at the 2026 World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. With the top spot in the group completely on the line, questions are rising over head coach Roberto Martinez’s decision to name Rafael Leao to the substitute bench. Leao will start on the bench due to a tactical decision by Martinez. Since the start of the tournament, the AC Milan forward has primarily been utilized as a reserve, and after failing to fully impress in his limited minutes over the first two matches, the Spanish manager has opted to keep him in a super-sub role. For this high-stakes clash against Colombia, Martinez has chosen an attacking frontline featuring Joao Felix and Pedro Neto on the left and right wings, respectively. They will flank Bruno Fernandes, who is set to operate as the central attacking midfielder directly behind star striker Cristiano Ronaldo. Thus far in the tournament, Leao has featured in both games for Portugal, though his playing time has been strictly limited. He logged just 19 minutes off the bench in the opener against DR Congo and played 13 minutes against Uzbekistan, which was still enough time for him to score the final goal of that 5-0 rout in the 87th minute. Rafael Leao #17 of Portugal celebrates with teammate Nelson Semedo #2 after scoring. Joao Felix and Rafael Leao battle for a single role The disappointing 1-1 opening draw against DR Congo exposed Portugal’s lack of verticality and elite dribbling against a compact, disciplined defense. In response, Martinez adjusted for the second match by shifting Pedro Neto to the right wing, benching Bernardo Silva, and inserting Joao Felix as the primary creative force on the left flank. Over the last few months, Leao had been Martinez’s preferred option when looking for an explosive, right-footed left winger to cut inside and unbalance opposing backlines. However, Joao Felix’s breakthrough season at Al Nassr has not only secured his spot on the roster but has completely vaulted him ahead in the pecking order for a starting role in the World Cup. Felix recently defended Ronaldo against intense media scrutiny and highlighted their strong on-field chemistry, a crucial factor that heavily influences Martinez’s lineup decisions. Despite his clinical goal against Uzbekistan, the AC Milan star will once again have to wait for his opportunity to make an impact as a second-half substitute.
Casemiro appears set to begin a new chapter of his career after agreeing to join Inter Miami, a move that would see the experienced Brazilian midfielder continue playing at the highest level alongside Lionel Messi after years of sharing the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo. Casemiro appears set to begin a new chapter of his career after agreeing to join Inter Miami, a move that would see the experienced Brazilian midfielder continue playing at the highest level alongside Lionel Messi after years of sharing the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo. The transfer has generated excitement for more than just its soccer implications, as it would also place the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star into a unique piece of soccer history. With Messi already leading Inter Miami’s ambitious project and Ronaldo having shared some of Casemiro‘s greatest triumphs at Real Madrid, the transfer represents another landmark moment in the Brazilian’s decorated career. While the official announcement is still pending, reports indicate that all major details have already been agreed. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano: “Inter Miami complete deal to sign Casemiro as new midfielder, here we go! Verbal agreement sealed with all parties involved and all formal steps resolved, now waiting to sign and announce the Brazilian.” The reported agreement follows months of speculation linking Casemiro with Major League Soccer. Although several clubs, including LA Galaxy and teams from the Saudi Pro League, were credited with interest, Inter Miami ultimately won the race for one of the world’s most accomplished defensive midfielders. 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Inter Miami complete deal to sign Casemiro as new midfielder, here we go!Verbal agreement sealed with all parties involved and all formal steps resolved, now waiting to sign and announce the Brazilian.Casemiro wants to play with Messi. Future in MLS. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/gHty3SWAIM— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2026 Casemiro is expected to arrive as a free agent following the expiration of his Manchester United contract. The proposed three-year deal would reunite him with several familiar faces from Spanish soccer, including Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul, while strengthening an area the Herons have sought to improve since Sergio Busquets’ retirement. Casemiro set to join an exclusive soccer club Beyond the transfer itself, the Brazilian veteran’s move carries another remarkable significance. By joining Inter Miami and becoming Messi’s teammate, he will become part of an elite group of just 27 players who have played alongside both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during their senior careers. Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF poses with Carlos Casemiro The list includes some of the biggest names of the modern era, such as Angel Di Maria, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Paulo Dybala, Carlos Tevez, Gonzalo Higuain, Keylor Navas, Achraf Hakimi, Deco, Miralem Pjanic, Arthur Melo, Lisandro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho, and Henrik Larsson, among others. No.PlayerPlayed with Lionel Messi atPlayed with Cristiano Ronaldo at1.Angel Di MariaArgentina / PSGReal Madrid2.Gerard PiqueBarcelonaManchester United3.Sergio RamosPSGReal Madrid4.Paulo DybalaArgentinaJuventus5.Gonzalo HiguainArgentinaReal Madrid / Juventus6.Carlos TevezArgentinaManchester United7.Achraf HakimiPSGReal Madrid8.Keylor NavasPSGReal Madrid9.DecoBarcelonaPortugal10.VitinhaPSGPortugal11.Henrik LarssonBarcelonaManchester United12.Martin CaceresBarcelonaJuventus13.Miralem PjanicBarcelonaJuventus14.Arthur MeloBarcelonaJuventus15.Nelson SemedoBarcelonaPortugal16.Andre GomesBarcelonaPortugal17.Danilo PereiraPSGPortugal18.Nuno MendesPSGPortugal19.Renato SanchesPSGPortugal20.Francisco TrincaoBarcelonaPortugal21Pablo SarabiaPSGReal Madrid22..Alejandro GarnachoArgentinaManchester United23.Lisandro MartinezArgentinaManchester United24.Gabriel HeinzeArgentinaManchester United25.Fernando GagoArgentinaReal Madrid26.Ezequiel GarayArgentinaReal Madrid27.
Today's friendly against Chile at Estadio do Jamor in Oeiras may not carry competitive stakes, but it offers an important glimpse into how Roberto Martinez’s side is shaping up before heading to North America. With the 2026 World Cup just five days away, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal are entering the final phase of their preparations. Today’s friendly against Chile at Estadio do Jamor in Oeiras may not carry competitive stakes, but it offers an important glimpse into how Roberto Martinez’s side is shaping up before heading to North America. Portugal has already produced encouraging performances in recent warm-up matches and remains unbeaten in its two World Cup preparation games. As anticipation builds around the tournament, attention has naturally turned toward the squad selection, tactical setup, and one major question surrounding Ronaldo ahead of the clash. The Selecao das Quinas enters the match as one of the more highly regarded European contenders for the World Cup. The national team qualified comfortably and has suffered only one defeat across its last 13 matches. Recent results in March and April have highlighted both strengths and areas for improvement. A goalless draw against Mexico raised some concerns regarding attacking efficiency, but a convincing 2-0 victory over the United States restored confidence heading into the final stretch before the tournament. The national team will open its World Cup campaign against DR Congo on June 17 in Houston, before facing Colombia and Uzbekistan in Group K. Martinez will use the remaining friendlies to ensure his squad arrives fully prepared for what could be one of Portugal’s strongest opportunities to compete for a first-ever World Cup title. Chile arrives seeking answers after difficult cycle Chile’s situation looks very different. The national team finished bottom of the CONMEBOL qualifying table and failed to reach the World Cup for a third consecutive cycle. Once considered one of South America’s strongest sides after winning the Copa America in 2015 and 2016, Chile is now undergoing a rebuilding process. The focus has shifted toward developing a new generation of players and preparing for future competitions, including the 2027 Copa America. Recent performances have been inconsistent. A 4-2 victory over Cape Verde showed attacking promise, but a heavy 4-1 defeat to New Zealand exposed defensive weaknesses that Portugal will undoubtedly look to exploit. Will Cristiano Ronaldo play? According to the official lineups from Portugal’s camp, Cristiano Ronaldo will start for Portugal. At 41 years old, the Al-Nassr star is preparing for what would be his sixth World Cup appearance. Despite his age, the nation continues to build much of its attacking structure around its all-time leading scorer. Martinez has fielded a lineup close to full strength, although several players connected to Paris Saint-Germain may not be available after their club commitments ended only recently. Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026. As a result, Ronaldo’s presence gives this friendly additional significance. The veteran forward recently celebrated another major achievement with Al-Nassr, and now has one remaining objective that has defined much of the latter stage of his career. Portugal vs Chile: Confirmed lineups Portugal confirmed XI (4-2-3-1): Jose Sa; Nelson Semedo, Ruben Dias, Renato Veiga, Joao Cancelo; Samu Costa, Bernardo Silva; Francisco Conceicao, Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao; Cristiano Ronaldo. Chile confirmed XI (4-2-3-1): Vigouroux; Arce, Maripan, Faundez, Suazo; Pizarro, Loyola; Gutierrez, Osorio, Roman; Tapia.
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