Players who played for Benfica and River Plate
10 players have played for both Benfica and River Plate, according to Wikidata. The best known include Nicolás Otamendi, Enzo Jeremías Fernández and Javier Saviola. 3 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Nicolás Otamendi. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1985 (Claudio Caniggia), the most recent in 2023 (Claudio Echeverri).
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The full list (10 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | Benfica | River Plate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolás Otamendi | Defender | Argentina | 2020–2026 | since 2026 |
| Enzo Jeremías Fernández | Midfielder | Argentina | 2022–2023 | 2019–2022 |
| Javier Saviola | Forward | Argentina | 2009–2012 | 1998–2016 |
| Pablo Aimar | Midfielder | Argentina | 2008–2013 | 1993–2015 |
| Claudio Caniggia | Midfielder | Argentina | 1994–1995 | 1985–1988 |
| Enzo Pérez | Goalkeeper | Argentina | 2011–2015 | 2017–2025 |
| Rogelio Funes | Forward | Mexico | 2013–2015 | 2009–2013 |
| Claudio Echeverri | Forward | Argentina | since 2026 | 2023–2024 |
| Ricardo Rojas | Defender | Paraguay | 1999–2001 | 2001–2006 |
| Rodrigo Mora | Forward | Uruguay | 2011–2013 | 2012–2019 |
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.