José Semedo

José Vítor Moreira Semedo (born January 11, 1985 in Setúbal), better known as José Semedo, is a Portugal football player currently playing for English team Charlton Athletic F.C.. He is one of many products of Sporting Clube de Portugal youth system.

Club career

Semedo played his first and only game for Cagliari at Coppa Italia, he also made his Serie A debut against A.C. Milan in April 2007.

In 2007, Semedo signed a four-year deal with Charlton Athletic F.C. on a free transfer. Although touted as a defender when he signed, he has since played for Charlton in the defensive midfield position.

International career

Semedo also represented the Portugal national under-21 football team during the UEFA U-21 Championship 2006. In the only match he played, he was sent off by the referee, due to an aggressive foul and the Portugal national under-21 football team side ended up losing the game against Serbia and Montenegro national under-21 football team. Semedo also played four times at the 2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.