Players who played for Benfica and Chelsea
14 players have played for both Benfica and Chelsea, according to Wikidata. The best known include David Luiz, Deco and João Félix. 7 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including David Luiz. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1994 (Mario Stanić), the most recent in 2024 (Álvaro Fernández).
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The full list (14 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | Benfica | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Luiz | Defender | Brazil | 2007–2011 | 2011–2019 |
| Deco | Midfielder | Portugal | 1997–1998 | 2008–2010 |
| João Félix | Forward | Portugal | 2018–2019 | 2024–2025 |
| Enzo Jeremías Fernández | Midfielder | Argentina | 2022–2023 | 2023–2026 |
| Nemanja Matić | Defender | Serbia | 2011–2014 | 2009–2017 |
| Ramires | Midfielder | Brazil | 2009–2010 | 2010–2016 |
| Tiago | Midfielder | Portugal | 2002–2004 | 2004–2005 |
| Eduardo | Goalkeeper | Portugal | 2011–2012 | 2016–2019 |
| Maniche | Midfielder | Portugal | 1995–2002 | 2006 |
| Álvaro Fernández | Defender | Spain | 2024–2025 | – |
| Mario Stanić | Midfielder | Croatia, Yugoslavia | 1994–1995 | 2000–2004 |
| Diego Moreira | Forward | Belgium, Portugal | 2022–2023 | 2023–2024 |
| Emerson Thome | Defender | Brazil | 1995–1996 | 1999–2000 |
| Alcides | Defender | Brazil | 2004–2006 | 2004–2008 |
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.