Players who played for Atlético Madrid and Benfica

Our football grid database lists 13 players who played for both Atlético Madrid and Benfica — from Jan Oblak, Alejandro Grimaldo and João Félix to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

13 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the La Liga and Primeira Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇵🇹 Portugal (4), 🇦🇷 Argentina (2), 🇸🇮 Slovenia (1).
Popular third stop: Barcelona (2), Valencia (2), Braga (2).

13 players · most famous first

Atlético Madrid × Benfica — valid grid answers

Jan Oblak 🇸🇮Only Atlético Madrid & Benfica in our databaseWELL-KNOWN
Alejandro Grimaldo 🇪🇸Also: LeverkusenWELL-KNOWN
João Félix 🇵🇹Also: Barcelona, Chelsea, AC MilanWELL-KNOWN
Axel Witsel 🇧🇪Also: B. Dortmund, Girona, NiceWELL-KNOWN
Eduardo Salvio 🇦🇷Only Atlético Madrid & Benfica in our databaseWELL-KNOWN
Clément Lenglet 🇫🇷Also: Aston Villa, Barcelona, Sevilla, TottenhamDEEP CUT
Raúl Jiménez 🇲🇽Also: Fulham, WolvesDEEP CUT
Daniel Wass 🇩🇰Also: Celta Vigo, ValenciaDEEP CUT
Nico Gaitán 🇦🇷Also: Lille, BragaDEEP CUT
Simão Sabrosa 🇵🇹Also: Sporting CPRARE PICK
Sílvio 🇵🇹Also: V. GuimarãesRARE PICK
Guilherme Siqueira 🇧🇷Also: Valencia, Udinese, Inter, LazioRARE PICK
Pizzi 🇵🇹Also: Başakşehir, BragaRARE PICK

Labels compare players within this list: well-known names come first, rare picks last — rare picks score the most Football IQ in SquadXOX.

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FAQ

How many Atlético Madrid and Benfica players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

13 players who played for both Atlético Madrid and Benfica are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Atlético Madrid and Benfica?

Jan Oblak is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Alejandro Grimaldo and João Félix.

What is the rarest Atlético Madrid and Benfica answer in a football grid?

Pizzi is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Pizzi, Guilherme Siqueira and Sílvio score the most points in SquadXOX.

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