Players who played for Benfica and Valencia

Our football grid database lists 17 players who played for both Benfica and Valencia — from Nicolás Otamendi, Enzo Pérez and Roman Yaremchuk to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

17 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the Primeira Liga and La Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇦🇷 Argentina (4), 🇵🇹 Portugal (4), 🇧🇷 Brazil (4).
Popular third stop: Manchester City (2), Barcelona (2), Bayern München (2).

17 players · most famous first

Benfica × Valencia — valid grid answers

Nicolás Otamendi 🇦🇷Also: Manchester City, PortoWELL-KNOWN
Enzo Pérez 🇦🇷Only Benfica & Valencia in our databaseWELL-KNOWN
Roman Yaremchuk 🇺🇦Also: LyonWELL-KNOWN
João Cancelo 🇵🇹Also: Barcelona, Bayern München, Inter, Juventus…WELL-KNOWN
Rodrigo 🇪🇸Also: LeedsWELL-KNOWN
Gonçalo Guedes 🇵🇹Also: Paris SG, Real Sociedad, Villarreal, WolvesWELL-KNOWN
Daniel Wass 🇩🇰Also: Atlético Madrid, Celta VigoDEEP CUT
Ezequiel Garay 🇦🇷Also: Real MadridDEEP CUT
André Gomes 🇵🇹Also: Barcelona, Everton, LilleDEEP CUT
Juan Bernat 🇪🇸Also: Bayern München, Getafe, Paris SG, VillarrealDEEP CUT
Enzo Barrenechea 🇦🇷Also: Aston Villa, JuventusDEEP CUT
Danilo Barbosa 🇧🇷Also: Nice, BragaDEEP CUT
Jonas 🇧🇷Only Benfica & Valencia in our databaseRARE PICK
Hélder Costa 🇦🇴Also: Leeds, Monaco, WolvesRARE PICK
Ferro 🇵🇹Only Benfica & Valencia in our databaseRARE PICK
Filipe Augusto 🇧🇷Also: Alanyaspor, BragaRARE PICK
Guilherme Siqueira 🇧🇷Also: Atlético Madrid, Udinese, Inter, LazioRARE 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 Benfica and Valencia players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

17 players who played for both Benfica and Valencia are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

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

Nicolás Otamendi is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Enzo Pérez and Roman Yaremchuk.

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

Guilherme Siqueira is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Guilherme Siqueira, Filipe Augusto and Ferro score the most points in SquadXOX.

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