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My Take
Nélson Semedo is exactly the type of full-back I appreciate more the longer I watch football. A Lisbon product who came through Benfica before earning a place with Portugal, he offers the modern game's most coveted trait: a defender who can attack with real conviction. What I admire is his acceleration, that sudden burst down the right that turns defense into threat in a heartbeat. He's never been the flashiest name, and I think that's the point. He won trust through consistency rather than highlight reels, the sort of reliability that connoisseurs value over spectacle. I hope he stays at the top level for years.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nélson Semedo
- Name (Japanese)
- ネルソン・セメド
- Reading
- ねるそん・せめど
- Born
- November 16, 1993 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 177 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Nélson Semedo born?
Born November 16, 1993 (age 32).
Where is Nélson Semedo from?
Nélson Semedo is from Lisbon, Portugal.
What does Nélson Semedo do?
Nélson Semedo works as association football player.
How tall is Nélson Semedo?
Nélson Semedo is 177 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.