Willy Semedo

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Semedo generated two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Saudi Arabia.

Analysis: Semedo earned his first World Cup start on Thursday after being an unused option against Uruguay. He played 61 minutes, registering two shot attempts, creating a chance, and making three recoveries. Across his 90 total minutes in the tournament, the winger has struggled to make a strong attacking impact, failing to record a shot on target while producing two successful dribbles, seven duels won, and 21 completed passes. His contributions have been steady but limited, leaving questions about how much influence he can provide moving forward.