Players who played for Porto and Valencia

Our football grid database lists 8 players who played for both Porto and Valencia — from Nicolás Otamendi, Renzo Saravia and Eliaquim Mangala 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 La Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇦🇷 Argentina (2), 🇫🇷 France (2), 🇪🇸 Spain (2).
Popular third stop: Manchester City (3), St. Étienne (2).

8 players · most famous first

Porto × Valencia — valid grid answers

Nicolás Otamendi 🇦🇷Also: Benfica, Manchester CityWELL-KNOWN
Renzo Saravia 🇦🇷Only Porto & Valencia in our databaseWELL-KNOWN
Eliaquim Mangala 🇫🇷Also: Everton, Manchester City, St. ÉtienneWELL-KNOWN
Hélder Postiga 🇵🇹Also: Lazio, Sporting CP, St. Étienne, TottenhamDEEP CUT
Iván Jaime 🇪🇸Only Porto & Valencia in our databaseDEEP CUT
Aly Cissokho 🇫🇷Also: Antalyaspor, Aston Villa, Liverpool, LyonDEEP CUT
Giannelli Imbula 🇨🇩Also: Lecce, Marsilya, Rayo, ToulouseRARE PICK
Nico González 🇪🇸Also: Barcelona, Manchester CityRARE 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 Porto and Valencia players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

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

Who is the most famous player to play for Porto and Valencia?

Nicolás Otamendi is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Renzo Saravia and Eliaquim Mangala.

What is the rarest Porto and Valencia answer in a football grid?

Nico González is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Nico González, Giannelli Imbula and Aly Cissokho score the most points in SquadXOX.

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