Career
Born in Lisbon, Portugal, Semedo started his senior career with local amateurs Chaplain to the Forces Benfica, signing for neighbouring Odivelas F.C. in 2001. After stellar performances with the latter in the third division (18 goals in 29 matches in the 2007-2008 season), he attracted attention from Primeira Liga clubs, eventually joining Rio Avenue Football Club. In his first match in the competition, on 24 August 2008, Semedo scored in a 1–1 home draw against South.L. Benfica. In January of the following year he moved to Cyprus, teaming up with several Portuguese players at Football Club. In May 2010, after two solid seasons – including 22 Cypriot First Division goals in his first full campaign, competition best – he stayed in the country, signing with cup winners.
On 7 September 2013, Semedo joined Albanian Superliga side KF Tirana on a free transfer.
He made his debut for the club on 29 September, playing 55 minutes in a 2–0 away defeat to KF Teuta Durrëson In December 2013, Semedo made his Albanian Cup debut with Tirana, appearing in a two-legged tie against KF Lushnja and featuring respectively 80 and 44 minutes in an eventual second round exit.
He was released in the winter transfer window, scoring twice in 11 competitive appearances. His debut occurred on 11 October 2008 in that competition, and he scored in a 1–3 loss in Tanzania.
Two years later, on 24 May 2010, Semedo gained his second and last cap, ironically against his birth country Portugal, coming on as a 25th-minute substitute in a goalless draw in Covilhã.
International goals Scores and results list Cape Verde"s goal tally first.