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1 Club career  



1.1  União Leiria  





1.2  Benfica  





1.3  Nacional  





1.4  Santos Laguna  





1.5  Al Ahli  





1.6  Trabzonspor  





1.7  Later career  







2 International career  





3 Career statistics  



3.1  Club  





3.2  International  







4 Honours  





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Djaniny
Djaniny with Cape Verde in 2013
Personal information
Full name Jorge Djaniny Tavares Semedo[1]
Date of birth (1991-03-21) 21 March 1991 (age 33)[1]
Place of birth Santa Cruz, Cape Verde[1]
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information

Current team

Al-Fateh
Number21
Youth career
2009 Scorpion Vermelho
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2011 Velense? (50)
2011–2012 União Leiria28 (5)
2012–2013 Benfica B2 (1)
2012–2013Olhanense (loan)18 (0)
2013–2014 Nacional29 (7)
2014–2018 Santos Laguna 129 (42)
2018–2020 Al Ahli43 (28)
2020–2023 Trabzonspor77 (18)
2023Sharjah (loan)9 (5)
2023– Al-Fateh17 (8)
International career
2012–2020 Cape Verde35 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:21, 16 May 2024 (UTC)

Jorge Djaniny Tavares Semedo (born 21 March 1991), known as Djaniny, is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Fateh as a forward.

After achieving 75 games and 12 goals in the Portuguese Primeira Liga for União de Leiria, Olhanense and Nacional, he won club and individual honours with Santos Laguna in Mexico, Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia, Trabzonspor of Turkey and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates.

Djaniny was first cappedbyCape Verde in 2012, and represented the country at the Africa Cup of Nationsin2013 and 2015.

Club career[edit]

União Leiria[edit]

Born in Santa Cruz, Djaniny arrived in Portugal at the age of 18 to study renewable energy, immediately starting playing football with Azores-based Grupo Desportivo Velense, a regional league club from Angra do Heroísmo.[2] On 18 July 2011, after scoring 50 goals in two seasons, the 20-year-old moved straight to the Primeira Liga, signing for three years with U.D. Leiria.[3] He made his competitive debut on 21 August, playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 away loss against F.C. Paços de Ferreira.[4]

Djaniny scored his first goal as a professional on 30 October 2011, in the 2–0 home win over Vitória de Setúbal.[5] The following matchday he added another, in a 3–1 defeat at Sporting CP.[6]

Benfica[edit]

Djaniny agreed terms with S.L. Benfica in January 2012, being assigned to the resurrected reserve team which competed in the Segunda Liga in the 2012–13 campaign.[7] On 31 August he moved teams again, being loaned to top division side S.C. Olhanense for one year.[8]

Djaniny failed to find the net in nine starts for the Algarve team, who avoided relegation by one point.[9]

Nacional[edit]

On 16 July 2013, Djaniny terminated his contract with Benfica and signed a permanent deal with C.D. Nacional also in the top flight.[10] He scored eight goals in all competitions in his only seasoninMadeira, including one in the Taça da Liga against Gil Vicente F.C. (2–2 group stage draw)[11] and another in the league against Benfica (2–4 home loss).[12]

Santos Laguna[edit]

Djaniny moved to Mexican club Santos Laguna on 24 June 2014, reuniting with his former Leiria coach Pedro Caixinha.[13] He scored his first goal in the Liga MX on 10 August, but in a 3–2 defeat to Querétaro F.C. at the Estadio Corona.[14]

In the 2018 Clausura, Djaniny netted 14 times to help his team be crowned national champions for the sixth time in their history. In the process, he became the first African player to win the competition's top scorer award.[15]

Al Ahli[edit]

On 13 July 2018, Djaniny signed with Al Ahli Saudi FC who paid his release clause.[16] On 11 January of the following year, he scored all of his team's goals as they defeated Ohod Club 5–1.[17]

Trabzonspor[edit]

Djaniny joined Trabzonspor on a three-year contract on 4 October 2020.[18] The following 27 January, he opened the 2–1 victory over İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. in the Turkish Super Cup.[19]

In the 2021–22 campaign, Djaniny was an integral part of the squad that secured the club's first Süper Lig title in 38 years,[20] but moved on loan to Sharjah FC of the UAE Pro League for the second half of 2022–23. On his debut on 10 February, he scored and assisted Paco Alcácer in a 4–0 home defeat of Ajman Club to go top of the table.[21] Fifteen days later, he featured in a 1–0 win over reigning league champions Al Ain FC in the UAE Super Cup.[22]

Later career[edit]

Djaniny returned to the Saudi Pro League in September 2023, on a two-year deal at Al-Fateh SC.[23]

International career[edit]

Djaniny received his first call-up for Cape Verde in late 2011. He scored his first international goal in a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar, on 16 June 2012.[24] In his next match, he concluded a 2–0 win over Cameroon on 8 September at the Estádio da Várzea.[25]

Djaniny went to the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 and 2015, helping to a quarter-final finish at the former tournament.[26][27]

Career statistics[edit]

Club[edit]

As of 28 March 2024[28]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
União Leiria 2011–12 Primeira Liga 28 5 0 0 1 0 29 5
Olhanense (loan) 2012–13 18 0 0 0 1 0 19 0
Nacional 2013–14 29 7 0 0 1 1 30 8
Santos Laguna 2014–15 Liga MX 35 6 10 5 1[c] 0 46 11
2015–16 29 10 0 0 7[d] 4 36 14
2016–17 28 6 5 2 33 8
2017–18 37 20 5 0 42 20
Total 129 42 20 7 7 4 1 0 157 53
Al Ahli 2018–19 SPL 21 20 1 1 4[e] 1 26 22
2019–20 22 8 2 0 7[f] 1 31 9
Total 43 28 3 1 11 2 57 31
Trabzonspor 2020–21 Süper Lig 30 8 0 0 1[g] 1 31 9
2021–22 30 10 1 0 4[h] 1 35 11
2022–23 17 0 1 0 8[i] 0 1[g] 0 27 0
Total 77 18 2 0 12 1 2 1 93 20
Sharjah (loan) 2022–23 UPL 9 5 2 1 0 0 1[j] 0 12 6
Al Fateh 2023–24 SPL 10 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 11 4
Career total 343 108 28 10 3 1 30 7 4 1 408 127
  • ^ Appearance in Campeón de Campeones
  • ^ Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League
  • ^ Appearances in Arab Club Champions Cup
  • ^ Appearances in AFC Champions League
  • ^ a b Appearance in Turkish Super Cup
  • ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa Conference League
  • ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, six appearances in UEFA Europa League
  • ^ Appearance in UAE Super Cup
  • International[edit]

    Cape Verde[29]
    Year Apps Goals
    2012 7 2
    2013 7 0
    2014 4 0
    2015 8 3
    2016 1 0
    2017 0 0
    2018 4 1
    2019 2 0
    2020 2 0
    Total 35 6
    Cape Verde score listed first, score column indicates score after each Djaniny goal[30][29]
    No Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
    1. 16 June 2012 Estádio da Várzea, Praia, Cape Verde  Madagascar 2–0 3–1 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
    2. 10 January 2015 Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor, Brazzaville, Congo  Congo 1–2 3–2 Friendly
    3. 8 September 2012 Estádio da Várzea, Praia, Cape Verde  Cameroon 2–0 2–0 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
    4. 13 June 2015 Estádio da Várzea, Praia, Cape Verde  São Tomé and Príncipe 1–0 7–1 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
    5. 6–1
    6. 9 September 2018 Setsoto Stadium, Maseru, Lesotho  Lesotho 1–1 1–1 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification

    Honours[edit]

    Santos Laguna

    Trabzonspor

    Sharjah

    Individual

    References[edit]

    1. ^ a b c d "Djaniny Tavares" (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  • ^ Frederico, Francisco (14 November 2011). "Djaniny: os giros de bicicleta do rapaz que dormia no clube" [Djaniny: the bike rides of a kid who slept at the club's headquarters] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Archived from the original on 17 January 2018. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  • ^ R. Teixeira, Nuno (18 July 2011). "U. Leiria anuncia contratação de Djaniny" [U. Leiria announce signing of Djaniny] (in Portuguese). Relvado. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  • ^ "Reforços dão a vitória ao Paços frente à União de Leiria" [Additions give win to Paços against União de Leiria] (in Portuguese). TSF. 21 August 2011. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  • ^ Travassos, Nuno (30 October 2011). "U. Leiria-V. Setúbal, 2–0 (crónica)" [U. Leiria-V. Setúbal, 2–0 (match report)] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  • ^ Shave, Ben (6 November 2011). "Liga round-up: Sporting close gap". PortuGOAL. Archived from the original on 31 July 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  • ^ "Djaniny assinou até 2017" [Djaniny signed until 2017]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 11 January 2012. Archived from the original on 20 April 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
  • ^ "Fernandez e Djaniny no Olhanense" [Fernandez and Djaniny to Olhanense]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 31 August 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  • ^ Da Moura, Bruno (7 March 2018). "Está é a melhor temporada de Djaniny e eis os números" [This is Djaniny's best season and here are the numbers] (in Portuguese). DTudo1Pouco. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  • ^ "Djaniny: adeus Benfica, olá Nacional" [Djaniny: goodbye Benfica, hello Nacional]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 16 July 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2018.
  • ^ "Empate entre Nacional e Gil Vicente beneficia o Benfica" [Draw between Nacional and Gil Vicente benefits Benfica]. Público (in Portuguese). 15 January 2014. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  • ^ Martins, Arnaldo (17 March 2018). "Benfica dá a volta ao Nacional e triunfa na Madeira" [Benfica come from behind Nacional and triumph in Madeira]. Jornal de Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  • ^ "Djaniny, primer jugador africano de Santos Laguna" [Djaniny, first African player of Santos Laguna] (in Spanish). Medio Tiempo. 24 June 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  • ^ García Calzada, Jorge Víctor (10 August 2014). "Gallos de pelea vencieron en Torreón" [Fighting cocks won in Torreón] (in Spanish). Vavel. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  • ^ a b Quiroga, Antonio (29 April 2018). "Djaniny, histórico campeón de goleo" [Djaniny, historical scoring champion] (in Spanish). TUDN. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  • ^ Marshall, Tom (13 July 2018). "Djaniny Tavares leaves Santos Laguna to join Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli". ESPN. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  • ^ "Al Ahli goleia na Arábia Saudita e Djaniny brilhou com cinco golos" [Al Ahli rout in Saudi Arabia and Djaniny shone with five goals]. O Jogo (in Portuguese). 11 January 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
  • ^ "Trabzonspor'a hoş geldin Djaniny!" [Welcome to Trabzonspor Djaniny!] (in Turkish). Trabzonspor. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  • ^ a b "Süper Kupa Trabzonspor'un! (ÖZET) Başakşehir – Trabzonspor maç sonucu: 1–2" [Super Cup to Trabzonspor! (SUMMARY) Başakşehir – Trabzonspor match result: 1–2]. Fanatik (in Turkish). 27 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  • ^ a b "Trabzonspor win Turkish Super Lig trophy after nearly four decades". Turkish Radio and Television Corporation. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  • ^ Monaghan, Matt (12 February 2023). "UAE Pro League: Sharjah reclaim top spot as Al-Ain show title form". Arab News. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  • ^ a b Malik, Imran (25 February 2023). "Sharjah beat Al Ain to win UAE Super Cup final". Gulf News. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  • ^ "دجانيني يعوض البريكان في هجوم الفتح" [Djanini replaces Al-Braikan in Al-Fateh attack]. Arriyadiyah (in Arabic). 7 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  • ^ "CAN 2013: Djaniny marca e Cabo Verde avança na fase de qualificação" [AFCON 2013: Djaniny scores and Cape Verde advance to the next round]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 16 June 2012. Archived from the original on 18 June 2012. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  • ^ "Djaniny marca no triunfo sobre os Camarões" [Djaniny scores in triumph over Cameroon]. Record (in Portuguese). 9 September 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  • ^ Hughes, Ian (2 February 2013). "Ghana 2–0 Cape Verde". BBC Sport. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  • ^ "Rui Águas divulga lista de 23 convocados para a CAN" [Rui Águas releases list of 23 players called up for the AFCON] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 24 December 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  • ^ Djaniny at Soccerway
  • ^ a b Djaniny at National-Football-Teams.com
  • ^ "Djaniny – Matches". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  • ^ "Bilić, Tavares win SPL January Awards". Saudi Professional League. 6 February 2019. Retrieved 26 June 2019.
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