Arlindo Gomes Semedo
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Arlindo Gomes Semedo aka Cafú, is a Portuguese
-born Cape Verde
an footballer who plays for AEL Limassol
in Cyprus
.
Internationally, the forward represented Cape Verde
.
, C.F. Os Belenenses, with which he made his Portuguese league debuts in 1999–2000 and Boavista FC, playing in six matches in the club's UEFA Cup quarterfinal run, but appearing rarely as a starter during his three 1/2-year spell with the Porto
club.
In January 2006, Cafú moved to Sportfreunde Siegen
, in Germany
's second division
, his five league goals not being enough to avoid relegation (as last). He subsequently stayed in the category, joining SC Freiburg
, where he would appear sparingly in one 1/2 seasons.
Again in the January transfer window, Cafú joined Cyprus
' AC Omonia
. After one 1/2 seasons, he moved squads but stayed in the country, joining Anorthosis Famagusta FC
on a free transfer, in the summer of 2009. In the start of his second season
, in the 2010–11 UEFA Europa league third qualifying round, he scored a hat-trick
against Cercle Brugge KSV
(3–1 home win), being essential in the side's 3–2 aggregate success and play-off stage qualification.
During his two-year spell with Anorthosis, Cafú always scored in double digits, but his team came out empty in silverware, respectively finishing second
and third in the Cypriot First Division
. In June 2011, aged 33, he was released by the club, signing shortly after with AEL Limassol
.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
-born Cape Verde
Cape Verde
The Republic of Cape Verde is an island country, spanning an archipelago of 10 islands located in the central Atlantic Ocean, 570 kilometres off the coast of Western Africa...
an footballer who plays for AEL Limassol
AEL Limassol
Athlitiki Enosi Lemesou , commonly known as AEL Limassol , is a Greek Cypriot multisport club based in the city of Limassol, the port of Cyprus....
in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
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Internationally, the forward represented Cape Verde
Cape Verde national football team
The Cape Verde national football team, nicknamed either the Tubarões Azuis or Crioulos , is the national team of Cape Verde and is controlled by the Federação Caboverdiana de Futebol.-Overview:...
.
Football career
During his Portugal career, Cafú played for Amora FCAmora F.C.
Amora Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from Amora .The club was founded in 1921. The senior football section currently plays in the Portuguese Third Division , F series.-League History:...
, C.F. Os Belenenses, with which he made his Portuguese league debuts in 1999–2000 and Boavista FC, playing in six matches in the club's UEFA Cup quarterfinal run, but appearing rarely as a starter during his three 1/2-year spell with the Porto
Porto
Porto , also known as Oporto in English, is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the major urban areas in the Iberian Peninsula. Its administrative limits include a population of 237,559 inhabitants distributed within 15 civil parishes...
club.
In January 2006, Cafú moved to Sportfreunde Siegen
Sportfreunde Siegen
Sportfreunde Siegen is a German association football club based in Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The club was founded in 1899 as the football department of the gymnastics club Turn Verein Jahn von 1879 Siegen...
, in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
's second division
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
, his five league goals not being enough to avoid relegation (as last). He subsequently stayed in the category, joining SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Sport-Club Freiburg, commonly known as SC Freiburg, is a German association football club, based in the city of Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg. SC Freiburg has played in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football, since their promotion in 2009...
, where he would appear sparingly in one 1/2 seasons.
Again in the January transfer window, Cafú joined Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
' AC Omonia
AC Omonia
Athletic Club Omonoia Nicosia is a professional football club that plays in the Cyprus capital city Nicosia. The club was established in 1948 and became a member of the Cyprus Football Association in 1953...
. After one 1/2 seasons, he moved squads but stayed in the country, joining Anorthosis Famagusta FC
Anorthosis Famagusta FC
Αnorthosis Famagusta FC is a Cypriot football and volleyball club which is originally based in Famagusta, but is now temporarily based in Larnaca, due to the Turkish invasion. Anorthosis is one of the most successful clubs in Cypriot football, having won 13 league titles, 10 Cypriot Cups and 6...
on a free transfer, in the summer of 2009. In the start of his second season
2010–11 Cypriot First Division
-Personnel and kits:Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:...
, in the 2010–11 UEFA Europa league third qualifying round, he scored a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
against Cercle Brugge KSV
Cercle Brugge K.S.V.
Cercle Brugge Koninklijke Sportvereniging is a Belgian football team from Bruges. Cercle have played in the Belgian Pro League since the 2003-04 season, having previously spent several years in the Belgian Second Division following relegation in 1997. Their matricule is the n°12. The club play...
(3–1 home win), being essential in the side's 3–2 aggregate success and play-off stage qualification.
During his two-year spell with Anorthosis, Cafú always scored in double digits, but his team came out empty in silverware, respectively finishing second
2009–10 Cypriot First Division
Cypriot First Division 2009–10 will be the 72nd season of the Cypriot top-level football league. It started on 29 August 2009. The defending champions are APOEL.-Competition modus:Fourteen teams will participate in the competition...
and third in the Cypriot First Division
Cypriot First Division
The Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
. In June 2011, aged 33, he was released by the club, signing shortly after with AEL Limassol
AEL Limassol
Athlitiki Enosi Lemesou , commonly known as AEL Limassol , is a Greek Cypriot multisport club based in the city of Limassol, the port of Cyprus....
.