Players who played for Benfica and Fulham

Our football grid database lists 8 players who played for both Benfica and Fulham — from Raúl Jiménez, João Palhinha and Konstantinos Mitroglou 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 Primeira Liga and Premier League.
Most common nationalities: 🇵🇹 Portugal (2), 🇲🇽 Mexico (1), 🇬🇷 Greece (1).
Popular third stop: Sporting CP (3), Tottenham (3), Wolves (2).

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Benfica × Fulham — valid grid answers

Raúl Jiménez 🇲🇽Also: Atlético Madrid, WolvesWELL-KNOWN
João Palhinha 🇵🇹Also: Bayern München, Braga, Sporting CP, TottenhamWELL-KNOWN
Konstantinos Mitroglou 🇬🇷Also: Galatasaray, Marsilya, PSVWELL-KNOWN
Lazar Markovic 🇷🇸Also: Fenerbahçe, Gaziantep, Liverpool, Sporting CP…DEEP CUT
Adel Taarabt 🇲🇦Also: Genoa, AC Milan, Tottenham, LensDEEP CUT
Carlos Vinícius 🇧🇷Also: Galatasaray, Monaco, Napoli, PSV…DEEP CUT
Ivan Cavaleiro 🇦🇴Also: Alanyaspor, Lille, Monaco, WolvesRARE PICK
Rui Fonte 🇵🇹Also: Lille, Braga, Arsenal, Crystal Palace…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 Benfica and Fulham players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

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

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

Raúl Jiménez is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by João Palhinha and Konstantinos Mitroglou.

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

Rui Fonte is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Rui Fonte, Ivan Cavaleiro and Carlos Vinícius score the most points in SquadXOX.

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