Lisandro Semedo


Lisandro Pedro Varela Semedo is a Portuguese-born Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a winger for Greek club OFI, on loan from Fortuna Sittard and the Cape Verde national team.

Club career

On 15 July 2016, Semedo signed for Reading from Sporting CP, on a three-year contract. A year later, Semedo moved to AEZ Zakakiou.

Loan to OFI

On 27 June 2019, he joined OFI on a season-long loan from Fortuna Sittard. On 29 September 2019, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 home win against Asteras Tripolis. On 6 October 2019, Semedo made an outstanding performance, in a triumphant 4–1 home win against Panionios, netting a brace and giving one assist. On 26 October 2019, he sealed a 2–0 home win against Xanthi. On 3 November 2019, Semedo scored soon after kick-off, but his team eventually suffered a 3–2 away defeat against AEL, despite taking a two-goal advantage.
On 30 November 2019, Semedo scored the only goal after 52 minutes and taking on a pass from Juan Neira, sealing a vital 1–0 home win game against AEK Athens.
On 1 March 2020, he scored, after four months, in a triumphant 3–0 home win against Lamia.

Personal life

Semedo is of Cape Verdean descent.

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