Yannick Semedo

Jair Semedo Monteiro (; born 29 December 1995), known as Yannick Semedo , is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Cape Verde national team.

Club career Semedo began his senior career in Cape Verde with GDR Celtic Praia in 2013. The following season, he moved to Portugal with GD São Roque in the Portuguese fifth division. His season there earned him a move to the Marítimo reserves on 27 August 2015, where he stayed 3 seasons in the Campeonato de Portugal. He stayed in the CDP for 4 more seasons with União Madeira, Beira-Mar and Salgueiros respectively. On 13 July 2022, he moved to Vilaverdense in the Liga 3, and in his debut season earned them promotion to the Liga Portugal 2. He extended his contract with the club on 7 July 2023 for 3 seasons. On 29 December 2023, he terminated his contract with Vilaverdense after the club failed to pay his wages.

On 3 January 2024, Semedo moved to Santa Clara on a 1.5 year contract, and helped them win the 2023–24 Liga Portugal 2. On 2 July 2024, he joined Vizela on a loan until 2025.

On 17 July 2025, Semedo signed with Farense.

International career Semedo debuted with the Cape Verde national team in a 1–0 friendly loss to Ecuador on 11 June 2022.

On 18 May 2026, he was called up by Cape Verde's head coach Bubista for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Career statistics Club

International

Scores and results list Gabon's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Semedo goal. + List of international goals scored by Yannick Semedo No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1 20 March 2025 Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, Praia, Cape Verde 1–0 1–0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours Santa Clara Liga Portugal 2: 2023–24