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Players who played for both Benfica and Flamengo
6 famous players have played for both Benfica and Flamengo, including David Luiz, Júlio César, Edílson and Rodrigo. 2 of them played for Benfica first; 3 started at Flamengo.
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- Carlos MozerEarliest on this list to play for both: Flamengo (1980–1987), then Benfica from 1987.
David LuizLatest on this list: Benfica first, then Flamengo from 2021.
Júlio CésarWent back for a second spell at Flamengo.
All 6 players, most famous first
- David Luiz
Brazil · Defender · born 1987- Benfica
- 2007–2011
- Flamengo
- 2021–2024
- Júlio CésarBrazil · Goalkeeper · born 1979
- Benfica
- 2014–2017
- Flamengo
- 1998–2005, 2018
- EdílsonBrazil · Forward · born 1970
- Benfica
- 1994–1995
- Flamengo
- 2000–2003
- Rodrigo
Spain · Midfielder · born 1991- Benfica
- 2010–2015
- Flamengo
- years not recorded
- AldairBrazil · Defender · born 1965
- Benfica
- 1989–1990
- Flamengo
- 1985–1989
- Carlos MozerBrazil · Defender · born 1960
- Benfica
- 1987–1989, 1992–1995
- Flamengo
- 1980–1987
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 Benfica and Flamengo?
6 in our data, including David Luiz, Júlio César, Edílson and Rodrigo. 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, Carlos Mozer: Flamengo (1980–1987), then Benfica (1987–1989, 1992–1995).
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.