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Willy Johnson Semedo Afonso (born 27 April 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a Winger for Cypriot first Division club Omonia. Born in France, Semedo plays for the Cape Verde national team.

Club career

Charleroi
On 31 January 2018, Semedo signed with Charleroi after a successful spell with the Cypriot club Alki Oroklini. He made his debut for the Belgium club in a 2–2 Belgian First Division A draw with K.R.C. Genk, on 13 April 2018.

On 30 August 2018, Semedo was loaned to Belgian First Division B club Roeselare, for half a season, in order for him to get more playing time. On 1 February 2019, he moved to Liga I side Politehnica Iași. Semedo subsequently signed a six month contract with the Romanian club.

On 28 January 2023, Semedo joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Faisaly on an eighteen-month contract.

International career
Born in France, Semedo is of Cape Verdean descent. On 1 October 2020, Semedo was called by Cape Verde. He debuted for Cape Verde in a friendly 2-1 win over Andorra on 7 October 2020.

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1994 births
Living people
People from Montfermeil
Cape Verdean men's footballers
Cape Verde men's international footballers
French men's footballers
French sportspeople of Cape Verdean descent
Men's association football midfielders
R. Charleroi S.C. players
Alki Oroklini players
K.S.V. Roeselare players
FC Politehnica Iași (2010) players
Grenoble Foot 38 players
Pafos FC players
Al Faisaly FC players
Belgian Pro League players
Cypriot First Division players
Cypriot Second Division players
Liga I players
Ligue 2 players
Saudi First Division League players
Cape Verdean expatriate men's footballers
French expatriate men's footballers
Expatriate men's footballers in Belgium
Expatriate men's footballers in Cyprus
Expatriate men's footballers in Romania
Expatriate men's footballers in Saudi Arabia
French expatriate sportspeople in Belgium
French expatriate sportspeople in Cyprus
French expatriate sportspeople in Romania
Cape Verdean expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia
French expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia
2021 Africa Cup of Nations players