Vivaldo Semedo on life at Watford: Every game is an opportunity
Vivaldo Semedo on life at Watford: Every game is an opportunity Watford striker Vivaldo Semedo spoke to Portuguese media outlet zerozero, a sister website of Playmakerstats, and his first few months on his life in England. Semedo has featured 27 times in the 2025/26 season, scoring four goals and adding two assists, many of his appearances coming from the bench. But rather than seeing that as a setback, he frames it as part of the learning curve.
“Massive difference in intensity” The jump to English football has been obvious for him. Having already played in Portugal, Italy and the Netherlands, Semedo says the Championship still surprised him in terms of tempo and physicality. “It’s a very big difference,” he explains.
“When I arrived in pre-season I struggled a bit in the friendlies, but it’s like everything in life - the more you play, the easier it becomes. ” He also points to the relentless schedule as one of the biggest changes. The 46-game league structure initially felt overwhelming, but he now sees it differently: “It scares you a bit at first, but on the other hand it also gives you more chances to score and assist.
I look at it in a positive way. ” Watford’s environment and project Speaking about Watford, Semedo is clearly impressed with what he has found. He describes a club with a strong focus on youth and development, where progression is actively encouraged.
“We have a young squad and a club that believes a lot in young players,” he says. “The facilities are top level - staff, canteen, pitches - everything is very professional and players feel good here. ” He also references the club’s identity and history, including its connection with Elton John, but insists the day-to-day reality is very modern and performance-driven.