Inside the life of Nelson Semedo Wolves’ ever-reliable right-back

Everything you need to know about Wolves right-back Nelson Semedo from his personal life to his career statistics.

Over recent years, Wolves’ first-team squad has undergone plenty of changes. However, one player who has remained ever-present in the side is Semedo.

Going into the 2024/25 campaign, the right-back is about to enter his fifth season at the club where he has only got better as time has gone on.

Under Gary O’Neil, the full-back has become one of the best players in the side as the Old Gold look to break into Europe once more.

In this article, you can find everything you need to know about Semedo including one concerning aspect about his contract.

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What is Nelson Semedo’s age and height?

Semedo was born on November 16, 1993. At the time of writing this makes him 30 years old. He also stands at 1.77 metres which is five foot 10 inches.

Where was he born?

Semedo was born in Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal.

Did Nelson Semedo play for Barcelona?

Yes, Semedo played for Barcelona between 2017-20 after a successful period at Benifca. However, his time at the Spanish giants was inconsistent despite helping the Catalans win two La Ligas.

After a catastrophic 2019/20 Champions League campaign which led to a 8-2 defeat to eventual winners Bayern Munich in a single-leg tie, he was sold to Wolves.

How much did Wolves buy him for?

Wolves opted to change their right side going into the 2020/21 campaign. Semedo was brought in from Barcelona for £27.5 million with the possible addition of a further £9.2 million via add-ons.

What are Nelson Semedos’ stats for Wolves?

Since signing for Wolves, Semedo has made a total of 145 appearances in Old Gold in all competitions. During this time he has netted three times.

During the 2023/24 campaign, the right-back had his best campaign to date and won the Player’s Player of the Season for Wolves.

According to FBref, per 90 minutes, Semedo averaged 2.31 tackles, 3.01 progressive carries and 1.49 successful take-on’s.

How long is left on Nelson Semedo’s Wolves contract?

Since Semedo signed for Wolves, he has only had one contract. When he joined Molineux in 2020, he signed a three-year deal with the option of an extra two years. This option was taken up in 2023 meaning his current deal is set to expire in June 2025.

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Does Nelson Semedo play for Portugal?

Yes, Semedo is a regular for Portugal and has accumulated 29 caps since his debut in 2015. Unfortunately, the right-back missed out on the squad for the 2016 Euros which Portugal went on to win. However, he was part of the side that lifted the Nations League back in 2019.

For the 2024 Euros in Germany, Semedo made the squad for the tournament and will be looking to return the trophy back to his home country.

Does Nelson Semedo have social media?

Yes, Semedo is on X, formerly Twitter and can be found at @_nelsonsemedo_.