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Players who played for both Paris Saint-Germain and São Paulo
5 famous players have played for both Paris Saint-Germain and São Paulo, including Daniel Alves, David Luiz, Leonardo Araújo and Lucas Moura. 1 of them played for Paris Saint-Germain first; 4 started at São Paulo.
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Leonardo AraújoEarliest on this list to play for both: São Paulo (1990–1991, 1993–1994, 2001), then Paris Saint-Germain from 1996.
Daniel AlvesLatest on this list: Paris Saint-Germain first, then São Paulo from 2019.- Leonardo AraújoMost separate spells: 4 across the two clubs (Paris Saint-Germain 1996–1997; São Paulo 1990–1991, 1993–1994, 2001).
All 5 players, most famous first
- Daniel Alves
Brazil · Defender · born 1983- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2017–2019
- São Paulo
- 2019–2021
David LuizBrazil · Defender · born 1987- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2014–2016
- São Paulo
- 1999–2001
- Leonardo AraújoBrazil · Midfielder · born 1969
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 1996–1997
- São Paulo
- 1990–1991, 1993–1994, 2001
- Lucas MouraBrazil · Midfielder · born 1992
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2013–2018
- São Paulo
- 2010–2013, from 2023
- Paris Saint-Germain
- 2011–2013
- São Paulo
- 2003–2006, 2016–2017
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 Paris Saint-Germain and São Paulo?
5 in our data, including Daniel Alves, David Luiz, Leonardo Araújo and Lucas Moura. 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, Leonardo Araújo: São Paulo (1990–1991, 1993–1994, 2001), then Paris Saint-Germain (1996–1997).
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.