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Players who played for both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain
11 famous players have played for both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, including Lionel Messi, Neymar, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Ronaldinho. 9 of them played for Barcelona first; 2 started at Paris Saint-Germain.
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Mikel ArtetaEarliest on this list to play for both: Barcelona (1997–1999), then Paris Saint-Germain from 2000.
Ousmane DembéléLatest on this list: Barcelona first, then Paris Saint-Germain from 2023.
Daniel AlvesMost separate spells: 3 across the two clubs (Barcelona 2008–2016, 2022; Paris Saint-Germain 2017–2019).
All 11 players, most famous first
Lionel Messi
Argentina · Forward · born 1987- Barcelona
- 2004–2021
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2021–2023
Neymar
Brazil · Midfielder · born 1992- Barcelona
- 2013–2017
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2017–2023
- Barcelona
- 2009–2010
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2012–2016
RonaldinhoBrazil · Forward · born 1980- Barcelona
- 2003–2008
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2001–2003
- Ousmane Dembélé
France · Forward · born 1997- Barcelona
- 2017–2023
- Paris Saint-Germain
- from 2023
- Daniel AlvesBrazil · Defender · born 1983
- Barcelona
- 2008–2016, 2022
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2017–2019
- Mikel Arteta
Spain · Midfielder · born 1982- Barcelona
- 1997–1999
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2000–2002
Thiago MottaBrazil · Midfielder · born 1982- Barcelona
- 2001–2007
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2012–2018
- Lucas DigneFrance · Defender · born 1993
- Barcelona
- 2016–2018
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2013–2015
- RafinhaSpain · Midfielder · born 1993
- Barcelona
- 2011–2020
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2020–2022
- Ludovic GiulyFrance · Midfielder · born 1976
- Barcelona
- 2004–2007
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2008–2011
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 Paris Saint-Germain?
11 in our data, including Lionel Messi, Neymar, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Ronaldinho. 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, Mikel Arteta: Barcelona (1997–1999), then Paris Saint-Germain (2000–2002).
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.