José Filipe Correia Semedo
Encyclopedia
José Filipe Correia Semedo (born 26 December 1979 in Lisbon
, Portugal
) is a Cape Verde
an footballer who plays for Apollon Limassol
in Cyprus
, as a forward.
.
After stellar performances with Odivelas, in the third level
(18 goals in 30 matches in 2007–08), Semedo attracted attention from top division clubs, eventually joining Rio Ave. In his first match in the competition, on 24 August 2008, he scored in a 1–1 home draw against Benfica.
In January 2009, Semedo moved to Cyprus
, teaming up with several Portuguese players at APOP
. In May 2010 after two solid seasons (22 league
goals in his first full campaign
, competition best), he stayed in the country, signing with cup winners
Apollon Limassol
.
-born, Semedo opted to represent Cape Verde
internationally, starting in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
qualifying stage
.
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
, Portugal
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...
) is a 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 Apollon Limassol
Apollon Limassol
Apollon Limassol is a Greek Cypriot sports club, based in Limassol. It has football, basketball and volleyball teams. Founded in 1954, Apollon F.C...
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...
, as a forward.
Club career
Semedo started his professional career with Barreirense, but soon moved to the lower leagues, with CF Benfica and OdivelasOdivelas F.C.
Odivelas Futebol Clube is a sporting association in the city of Odivelas, in Greater Lisbon. It was founded in 1939 and has three football fields a gymnasium and other facilities.-External links:*...
.
After stellar performances with Odivelas, in the third level
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
(18 goals in 30 matches in 2007–08), Semedo attracted attention from top division clubs, eventually joining Rio Ave. In his first match in the competition, on 24 August 2008, he scored in a 1–1 home draw against Benfica.
In January 2009, Semedo moved to 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...
, teaming up with several Portuguese players at APOP
APOP Kinyras Peyias FC
APOP Kinyras Peyias is a Cypriot football club from the village of Peyia of Paphos District. The club formed in 2003 following the merger of lower division outfits APOP Peyias FC and Kinyras Empas FC...
. In May 2010 after two solid seasons (22 league
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:...
goals in his first full campaign
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...
, competition best), he stayed in the country, signing with cup winners
2009–10 Cypriot Cup
The 2009–10 Cypriot Cup started on September 23, 2009. Only teams from the first and second division will participate . Teams from the lower divisions will compete in a separate cup competition. The Cypriot cup will be completed in 5 rounds...
Apollon Limassol
Apollon Limassol
Apollon Limassol is a Greek Cypriot sports club, based in Limassol. It has football, basketball and volleyball teams. Founded in 1954, Apollon F.C...
.
International career
Although PortuguesePortugal
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, Semedo opted to represent 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:...
internationally, starting in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
qualifying stage
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
The Confederation of African Football section of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification saw teams compete for five berths in the final tournament in South Africa...
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