Players who played for Benfica and Olympiacos
12 players have played for both Benfica and Olympiacos, according to Wikidata. The best known include Javier Saviola, Kóstas Mítroglou and Óscar Cardozo. 2 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Andreas Samaris. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1996 (Jorge Bermúdez), the most recent in 2021 (Roman Iaremtchouk).
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The full list (12 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | Benfica | Olympiacos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Saviola | Forward | Argentina | 2009–2012 | 2013–2014 |
| Kóstas Mítroglou | Forward | Greece | 2015–2017 | 2007–2015 |
| Óscar Cardozo | Forward | Paraguay | 2007–2014 | 2016–2017 |
| Roman Iaremtchouk | Forward | Ukraine | 2021–2022 | since 2024 |
| Zlatko Zahovič | Midfielder | Slovenia | 2001–2005 | 1999–2000 |
| Andreas Samaris | Midfielder | Greece | since 2014 | 2013–2014 |
| Bruma | Forward | Portugal | 2025–2026 | 2020–2021 |
| Roberto Jiménez Gago | Goalkeeper | Spain | 2010–2011 | 2013–2014 |
| Ljubomir Fejsa | Midfielder | Serbia | since 2013 | 2011–2013 |
| Jorge Bermúdez | Defender | Colombia | 1996–1997 | 2001–2003 |
| Franco Jara | Forward | Argentina | 2010–2015 | 2015 |
| Júlio César Santos Correa | Defender | Brazil | 2001–2002 | 2006–2008 |
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.