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Players who played for both Barcelona and Benfica
9 famous players have played for both Barcelona and Benfica, including Deco, João Félix, João Cancelo and Javier Saviola. 3 of them played for Barcelona first; 6 started at Benfica.
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- Simão SabrosaEarliest on this list to play for both: Barcelona (1999–2001), then Benfica from 2001.
João FélixLatest on this list: Benfica first, then Barcelona from 2023.
All 9 players, most famous first
Deco
Portugal · Midfielder · born 1977- Barcelona
- 2004–2008
- Benfica
- 1997–1998
- João FélixPortugal · Forward · born 1999
- Barcelona
- 2023–2024
- Benfica
- 2018–2019
- João CanceloPortugal · Defender · born 1994
- Barcelona
- 2023–2024
- Benfica
- 2014–2015
- Javier Saviola
Argentina · Forward · born 1981- Barcelona
- 2001–2007
- Benfica
- 2009–2012
- Robert Enke
Germany · Goalkeeper · born 1977- Barcelona
- 2002–2004
- Benfica
- 1999–2002
- Nélson SemedoPortugal · Defender · born 1993
- Barcelona
- 2017–2020
- Benfica
- 2015–2017
- André GomesPortugal · Midfielder · born 1993
- Barcelona
- 2016–2019
- Benfica
- 2012–2015
- Simão SabrosaPortugal · Midfielder · born 1979
- Barcelona
- 1999–2001
- Benfica
- 2001–2007
- Nolito
Spain · Forward · born 1986- Barcelona
- 2010–2011
- Benfica
- 2011–2013
Years are club stints from Wikidata (snapshot 2026-09-28); a loan that runs straight into a transfer is shown as one stint. “from YEAR” means no end year is recorded — it is not a claim about a current club.
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Questions
How many famous players have played for both Barcelona and Benfica?
9 in our data, including Deco, João Félix, João Cancelo and Javier Saviola. The list covers famous footballers only — players covered by at least 45 language editions of Wikipedia — so it is not every player who ever wore both shirts.
Who was the first player on this list to play for both clubs?
In our data, Simão Sabrosa: Barcelona (1999–2001), then Benfica (2001–2007).
Where does this list come from?
Club careers from Wikidata, the open database behind Wikipedia (public domain, CC0), snapshot 2026-09-28. Senior spells count, loans included when Wikidata records them; youth and reserve teams do not. Found a mistake? Tell us via the About page.