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Players who played for both Barcelona and Corinthians
7 famous players have played for both Barcelona and Corinthians, including Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Javier Mascherano and Deco. 2 of them played for Barcelona first; 5 started at Corinthians.
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RivaldoEarliest on this list to play for both: Corinthians (1993–1994), then Barcelona from 1997.
Memphis DepayLatest on this list: Barcelona first, then Corinthians from 2024.- PaulinhoMost separate spells: 3 across the two clubs (Barcelona 2017–2018; Corinthians 2010–2013, 2022–2024).
All 7 players, most famous first
Ronaldo
Brazil · Forward · born 1976- Barcelona
- 1996–1997
- Corinthians
- 2009–2011
- RivaldoBrazil · Forward · born 1972
- Barcelona
- 1997–2002
- Corinthians
- 1993–1994
Javier Mascherano
Argentina · Midfielder · born 1984- Barcelona
- 2010–2018
- Corinthians
- 2005–2006
Deco
Portugal · Midfielder · born 1977- Barcelona
- 2004–2008
- Corinthians
- 1996–1997
- Memphis Depay
Netherlands · Forward · born 1994- Barcelona
- 2021–2023
- Corinthians
- 2024–2026
- PaulinhoBrazil · Midfielder · born 1988
- Barcelona
- 2017–2018
- Corinthians
- 2010–2013, 2022–2024
- MalcomBrazil · Midfielder · born 1997
- Barcelona
- 2018–2019
- Corinthians
- 2014–2016
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 Corinthians?
7 in our data, including Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Javier Mascherano and Deco. 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, Rivaldo: Corinthians (1993–1994), then Barcelona (1997–2002).
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.