Players who played for Benfica and Beşiktaş
12 players have played for both Benfica and Beşiktaş, according to Wikidata. The best known include Simão, João Mário Eduardo and Manuel Fernandes. 7 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including João Mário Eduardo. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1996 (Ronaldo Guiaro), the most recent in 2023 (Cher Ndour).
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The full list (12 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | Benfica | Beşiktaş |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simão | Midfielder | Portugal | 2001–2007 | 2011–2012 |
| João Mário Eduardo | Midfielder | Portugal | 2021–2025 | 2024–2026 |
| Manuel Fernandes | Midfielder | Portugal | 2004–2007 | 2011–2014 |
| Orkun Kökcü | Midfielder | Turkey, Kingdom of the Netherlands | 2023–2026 | 2025–2026 |
| Rafa Silva | Midfielder | Portugal | 2016–2024 | 2024–2026 |
| Douglas | Defender | Brazil | 2017–2018 | 2019–2022 |
| Bebé | Midfielder | Portugal | 2014–2015 | 2011–2012 |
| Talisca | Forward | Brazil | 2014–2018 | 2016–2018 |
| Sidnei | Defender | Brazil | 2008–2013 | 2011–2012 |
| Ronaldo Guiaro | Defender | Brazil | 1996–2001 | 2001–2005 |
| Cher Ndour | – | Italy | 2023 | 2024–2025 |
| Alexandre da Silva Mariano | Midfielder | Brazil | 1996–2000 | 2002–2003 |
Players ranked from best known to least known (number of language editions of their Wikipedia page). Data from Wikidata: spotted a mistake? Let us know.