Players who played for Benfica and Espanyol
13 players have played for both Benfica and Espanyol, according to Wikidata. The best known include José Antonio Reyes, Joan Capdevila and Simão. 7 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Joan Capdevila. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1989 (Paulo Sousa), the most recent in 2019 (Raúl de Tomás).
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The full list (13 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | Benfica | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Antonio Reyes | Midfielder | Spain | 2008–2009 | 2016–2017 |
| Joan Capdevila | Defender | Spain | 2011–2012 | 1998–2014 |
| Simão | Midfielder | Portugal | 2001–2007 | 2012–2014 |
| Paulo Sousa | Midfielder | Portugal | 1989–1993 | 2002 |
| Raúl de Tomás | Forward | Spain | 2019–2020 | 2020–2022 |
| Pizzi | Midfielder | Portugal | since 2013 | 2013–2014 |
| Roberto Jiménez Gago | Goalkeeper | Spain | 2010–2011 | – |
| Facundo Ferreyra | Forward | Argentina | 2018–2021 | 2019–2020 |
| Sébastien Corchia | Defender | France | 2018–2019 | 2019–2020 |
| Sidnei | Defender | Brazil | 2008–2013 | 2013–2014 |
| Rui Fonte | Midfielder | Portugal | 2013–2016 | 2010–2013 |
| Armando Sá | Defender | Mozambique | 2002–2004 | 2005–2007 |
| César Peixoto | Defender | Portugal | 2009–2012 | 2006–2007 |
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.