Players who played for Barcelona and Benfica

Our football grid database lists 8 players who played for both Barcelona and Benfica — from João Félix, João Cancelo and Clément Lenglet to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

8 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the La Liga and Primeira Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇵🇹 Portugal (4), 🇫🇷 France (2), 🇪🇸 Spain (1).
Popular third stop: Atlético Madrid (2), Manchester City (2), Valencia (2).

8 players · most famous first

Barcelona × Benfica — valid grid answers

João Félix 🇵🇹Also: Atlético Madrid, Chelsea, AC MilanWELL-KNOWN
João Cancelo 🇵🇹Also: Bayern München, Inter, Juventus, Manchester City…WELL-KNOWN
Clément Lenglet 🇫🇷Also: Atlético Madrid, Aston Villa, Sevilla, TottenhamWELL-KNOWN
Nélson Semedo 🇵🇹Also: Fenerbahçe, WolvesDEEP CUT
Nolito 🇪🇸Also: Celta Vigo, Manchester City, SevillaDEEP CUT
André Gomes 🇵🇹Also: Everton, Lille, ValenciaDEEP CUT
Douglas 🇧🇷Also: Beşiktaş, SivassporRARE PICK
Jean-Clair Todibo 🇫🇷Also: Nice, Schalke 04, Toulouse, West Ham…RARE 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 Barcelona and Benfica players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

8 players who played for both Barcelona and Benfica are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

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

João Félix is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by João Cancelo and Clément Lenglet.

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

Jean-Clair Todibo is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Jean-Clair Todibo, Douglas and André Gomes score the most points in SquadXOX.

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