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Nélson Semedo (Portugal), Defender, 51 caps, model: 0.5% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Nélson Semedo

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#27 Defender Fenerbahçe SK (TUR) Portugal

Nélson Semedo is a 33-year-old defender for Fenerbahçe SK (TUR) and Portugal. He has earned 51 caps for Portugal. Our model puts Portugal's title chance at 5% with a 93% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Nélson has collected 10 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

51 Caps
0 Goals
1 Season goals
3 Assists
7.29 Form rating
Age33Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)Weight150 lbsMarket value€4.1M
Nélson Semedo at World Cup 2026
Betting Relevance
Anytime scorer angle Low
High shots volume Average
Tournament form Below par
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Nélson Semedo · the model’s read

Nélson Semedo brings 51 caps for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for Fenerbahçe SK (TUR). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Semedo's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0.5% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.04 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Nélson Semedo: World Cup 2026 Form

How Nélson has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.7
Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026
6.7
Last match vs Uzbekistan
6.6
vs DR Congo
18 min
6.7
vs Uzbekistan
45 min

Nélson Semedo: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (61 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.7
vs
Career baseline 6.8
— Shotsper 90 min 0.79
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.12
— Key passesper 90 min 0.91
— Tacklesper 90 min 2.14
— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.96
5.71 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.82
93 Touchesper 90 min 66

At World Cup 2026, Nélson is rating 6.7 — in line with his 6.8 career baseline.

Nélson Semedo: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Wolverhampton Wanderers
2020 - 2025
Barcelona
2017 - 2020
Benfica
2015 - 2017
Benfica B
2012 - 2016

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

10 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
2× Portuguese Primeira Liga 2015-2016, 2016-2017
2× Spanish La Liga 2017-2018, 2018-2019
2× UEFA Nations League 2018-2019, 2024-2025
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
2 League Titles
2 Cup Competitions
1 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 2
  • 2× Portuguese Primeira Liga
    2015-20162016-2017
  • 2× Spanish La Liga
    2017-20182018-2019
Cup Competitions 2
  • 1× Portuguese Taça da Liga
    2015-2016
  • 1× Spanish Copa del Rey
    2017-2018
International 1
  • 2× UEFA Nations League
    2018-20192024-2025

Nélson Semedo: Quick Facts

#27Shirt number
33Age
1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)Height
150 lbsWeight
Lisboa, PortugalBirthplace
Fenerbahçe SK (TUR)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Nélson Semedo play?
Nélson Semedo plays as a Defender for Fenerbahçe SK (TUR). At World Cup 2026 they represent Portugal.
How many caps does Nélson Semedo have?
Nélson Semedo has 51 international caps for Portugal.
What trophies has Nélson Semedo won?
Nélson Semedo has won 10 career honours. Notable titles include Portuguese Primeira Liga (x2), Spanish La Liga (x2), UEFA Nations League (x2).
What is Portugal's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Portugal at 5% to win World Cup 2026 and 93% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Portugal in at World Cup 2026?
Portugal are in Group K at World Cup 2026, facing DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia.
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