Players who played for Bayern München and Benfica

Our football grid database lists 5 players who played for both Bayern München and Benfica — from Renato Sanches, João Cancelo and João Palhinha to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

5 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the Bundesliga and Primeira Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇵🇹 Portugal (4), 🇪🇸 Spain (1).
Popular third stop: Paris SG (2), Valencia (2).

5 players · most famous first

Bayern München × Benfica — valid grid answers

Renato Sanches 🇵🇹Also: Lille, Paris SG, RomaWELL-KNOWN
João Cancelo 🇵🇹Also: Barcelona, Inter, Juventus, Manchester City…WELL-KNOWN
João Palhinha 🇵🇹Also: Fulham, Braga, Sporting CP, TottenhamDEEP CUT
Juan Bernat 🇪🇸Also: Getafe, Paris SG, Valencia, VillarrealDEEP CUT
Tiago Dantas 🇵🇹Also: AZ AlkmaarRARE PICK

Labels compare players within this list: well-known names come first, rare picks last — rare picks score the most Football IQ in SquadXOX.

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FAQ

How many Bayern München and Benfica players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

5 players who played for both Bayern München and Benfica are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Bayern München and Benfica?

Renato Sanches is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by João Cancelo and João Palhinha.

What is the rarest Bayern München and Benfica answer in a football grid?

Tiago Dantas is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Tiago Dantas, Juan Bernat and João Palhinha score the most points in SquadXOX.

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