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Players who played for both Flamengo and São Paulo
11 famous players have played for both Flamengo and São Paulo, including David Luiz, Leonardo Araújo, Adriano and Jorginho. 6 of them played for Flamengo first; 5 started at São Paulo.
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- LeônidasEarliest on this list to play for both: Flamengo (1936–1942), then São Paulo from 1943.
- RafinhaLatest on this list: Flamengo first, then São Paulo from 2022.
Leonardo AraújoMost separate spells: 5 across the two clubs (Flamengo 1987–1990, 2002; São Paulo 1990–1991, 1993–1994, 2001).
All 11 players, most famous first
David Luiz
Brazil · Defender · born 1987- Flamengo
- 2021–2024
- São Paulo
- 1999–2001
- Leonardo AraújoBrazil · Midfielder · born 1969
- Flamengo
- 1987–1990, 2002
- São Paulo
- 1990–1991, 1993–1994, 2001
- AdrianoBrazil · Forward · born 1982
- Flamengo
- 2000–2001, 2009–2010, 2012
- São Paulo
- 2008
- JorginhoBrazil · Defender · born 1964
- Flamengo
- 1984–1989
- São Paulo
- 1999
- LeônidasBrazil · Forward · born 1913
- Flamengo
- 1936–1942
- São Paulo
- 1943–1950
- LuizãoBrazil · Forward · born 1975
- Flamengo
- 2006–2007
- São Paulo
- 2005
- RafinhaBrazil · Defender · born 1985
- Flamengo
- 2019–2020
- São Paulo
- 2022–2024
- Emerson SheikBrazil · Midfielder · born 1978
- Flamengo
- 2009, 2014, 2015
- São Paulo
- 1998–1999
- Gilmar RinaldiBrazil · Goalkeeper · born 1959
- Flamengo
- 1991–1994
- São Paulo
- 1986–1990
- Márcio AmorosoBrazil · Forward · born 1974
- Flamengo
- 1996
- São Paulo
- 2005–2006
- Ronaldo Rodrigues de JesusBrazil · Defender · born 1965
- Flamengo
- 1995–1996
- São Paulo
- 1986–1993
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 Flamengo and São Paulo?
11 in our data, including David Luiz, Leonardo Araújo, Adriano and Jorginho. 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, Leônidas: Flamengo (1936–1942), then São Paulo (1943–1950).
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.