Players who played for Benfica and Manchester United

Quick facts

• 5 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the Primeira Liga and Premier League.
• Most common nationalities: 🇦🇷 Argentina (1), 🇪🇸 Spain (1), 🇸🇪 Sweden (1).
• Popular third stop: Real Madrid (2), Chelsea (2).

5 players · most famous first

Benfica × Manchester United — valid grid answers

1. Ángel Di María 🇦🇷Also: Juventus, Paris SG, Real MadridWELL-KNOWN
2. Álvaro Carreras 🇪🇸Also: Real Madrid, ChelseaWELL-KNOWN
3. Victor Lindelöf 🇸🇪Also: Aston VillaDEEP CUT
4. Nemanja Matić 🇷🇸Also: Chelsea, Lyon, Rennes, Roma…DEEP CUT
5. Bebé 🇨🇻Also: Beşiktaş, Rayo, V. GuimarãesRARE 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 Manchester United players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

5 players who played for both Benfica and Manchester United are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

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

Ángel Di María is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Álvaro Carreras and Victor Lindelöf.

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

Bebé is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Bebé, Nemanja Matić and Victor Lindelöf score the most points in SquadXOX.

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