Players who played for Benfica and Lille

Quick facts

• 8 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the Primeira Liga and Ligue 1.
• Most common nationalities: 🇵🇹 Portugal (4), 🇫🇷 France (2), 🇦🇷 Argentina (1).
• Popular third stop: Braga (3), Crystal Palace (2), Monaco (2).

8 players · most famous first

Benfica × Lille — valid grid answers

1. Renato Sanches 🇵🇹Also: Bayern München, Paris SG, RomaWELL-KNOWN
2. José Fonte 🇵🇹Also: Crystal Palace, Braga, Southampton, West HamWELL-KNOWN
3. Nico Gaitán 🇦🇷Also: Atlético Madrid, BragaWELL-KNOWN
4. André Gomes 🇵🇹Also: Barcelona, Everton, ValenciaDEEP CUT
5. Sébastien Corchia 🇫🇷Also: Nantes, SevillaDEEP CUT
6. Soualiho Meïté 🇫🇷Also: Bordeaux, AC Milan, Monaco, TorinoDEEP CUT
7. Ivan Cavaleiro 🇦🇴Also: Alanyaspor, Fulham, Monaco, WolvesRARE PICK
8. Rui Fonte 🇵🇹Also: Fulham, 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.

FAQ

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

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

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

Renato Sanches is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by José Fonte and Nico Gaitán.

What is the rarest Benfica and Lille 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 Soualiho Meïté score the most points in SquadXOX.

Related club pairs

• Benfica & Valencia 17
• Lille & Marsilya 15
• Lille & Paris SG 16
• AC Milan & Lille 9
• Lille & Monaco 13
• AC Milan & Benfica 8
• Benfica & Fiorentina 8
• Benfica & Roma 8
• Atlético Madrid & Benfica 13
• Lille & Lyon 14
• Lille & Roma 8
• Barcelona & Benfica 8

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