José Semedo

José Semedo is a defensive midfielder of Sheffield Wednesday. He was born on 11 January 1985 in Setúbal, Portugal.

In 1998, José joined the academy of Portuguese top-flight Sporting CP and started to perform for the junior squad of the club. It took the footballer six years to develop his best qualities and give a final touch to all the preparations for a senior level. In 2004, Semedo graduated from the youth system and penned his first professional contract with the team, but went on loan to Casa Pia at once. The midfielder netted two goals in 34 fixtures for the club during one season and completed a temporary move to Feirense, where he featured in 18 games. In 2006, José sealed a loan deal with Italian side Cagliari, but made only three appearances for the team during one year.

In 2007, the footballer transferred to English side Charlton Athletic and became the pivot, who fired two goals in 137 fixtures for ‘The Addicks’ during four years. In the summer 2011, Sheffield Wednesday secured Semedo’s services on a long-term deal and saw him score one goal in 68 games as of February 2013.

From 2006 till 2007, the midfielder was capped 13 times and contributed one goal for the Portugal national squad.