How many players share SL Benfica and Valencia CF?

There are exactly 24 players who have made official appearances for both SL Benfica and Valencia CF.

Who is the most valuable player to play for SL Benfica and Valencia CF?

Currently, Joao Cancelo is among the highest-valued players to feature for both clubs.

Who is the oldest player to play for SL Benfica and Valencia CF?

Among the players in our database, Zlatko Zahovic is the oldest player to have played for both clubs.

SL Benfica

Valencia CF

24 Players

💡 Did you know?

A truly fascinating element of this connection is the legacy of Pablo Aimar. The Argentine maestro was a key figure in Valencia's domestic success before moving to Lisbon, where he became a beloved icon for Benfica. His unique ability to orchestrate the midfield served as a stylistic link between the two clubs, making him one of the few players universally celebrated by the fans of both historic European giants.

Players who played for SL Benfica and Valencia CF

24 players found in our database

Joao Cancelo

• 31 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 0

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

4 / 8

Rodrigo

• 35 years

SL Benfica

Apps

120

Gls / Ast

45 / 18

Valencia CF

Apps

220

Gls / Ast

59 / 41

Goncalo Guedes

• 29 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

13 / 18

Valencia CF

Apps

178

Gls / Ast

36 / 30

Nicolas Otamendi

• 38 years

SL Benfica

Apps

266

Gls / Ast

18 / 13

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

6 / 0

Andre Gomes

• 32 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

4 / 0

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

8 / 8

Pablo Aimar

• 46 years

SL Benfica

Apps

179

Gls / Ast

17 / 42

Valencia CF

Apps

216

Gls / Ast

33 / 50

Enzo Perez

• 40 years

SL Benfica

Apps

117

Gls / Ast

10 / 19

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 3

Ezequiel Garay

• 39 years

SL Benfica

Apps

136

Gls / Ast

12 / 0

Valencia CF

Apps

114

Gls / Ast

6 / 0

Juan Bernat

• 33 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 0

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

3 / 7

Ferro

• 28 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

4 / 0

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 0

Roman Yaremchuk

• 30 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

9 / 7

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

4 / 0

Enzo Barrenechea

• 24 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

1 / 0

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

1 / 2

Miguel

• 46 years

SL Benfica

Apps

158

Gls / Ast

13 / 13

Valencia CF

Apps

238

Gls / Ast

3 / 15

Manuel Fernandes

• 40 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

4 / 5

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

3 / 6

Daniel Wass

• 36 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 0

Valencia CF

Apps

152

Gls / Ast

9 / 15

Helder Costa

• 32 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 0

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 2

Carlos Marchena

• 46 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

2 / 0

Valencia CF

Apps

318

Gls / Ast

11 / 9

Jonas

• 41 years

SL Benfica

Apps

183

Gls / Ast

137 / 42

Valencia CF

Apps

157

Gls / Ast

52 / 22

Joao Pereira

• 42 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

7 / 1

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 7

Guilherme Siqueira

• 39 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

1 / 1

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 1

Danilo Barbosa

• 30 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

1 / 0

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 3

Marco Caneira

• 47 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 0

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

1 / 0

Filipe Augusto

• 32 years

SL Benfica

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 1

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

0 / 0

Zlatko Zahovic

• 55 years

SL Benfica

Apps

102

Gls / Ast

20 / 17

Valencia CF

Apps

Gls / Ast

6 / 1

SL Benfica & Valencia CF

The footballing relationship between SL Benfica and Valencia CF is one of the most productive and fascinating links in European football. Both clubs, true giants in their respective nations, share an identity shaped by continental ambition and the immense pride of their fanbases. While Benfica dominates the Portuguese landscape from the Estádio da Luz, Valencia has historically been a relentless challenger at the peak of Spain's LaLiga. Their encounters are typically high-tension affairs, blending deep-rooted tradition with an offensive tactical approach that always favors the opposition's goal. This connection, forged through years of professional exchanges, has turned both teams into mirrors of one another, sharing a philosophy where creativity and tactical rigor define the path to elite success. It is a bridge between two historic footballing powerhouses that continue to influence the game.

Shared Players

The flow of talent between Lisbon and Valencia has been remarkable, creating a shared history of stars who left their mark on both stadiums. Players like Pablo Aimar, Enzo Pérez, and Rodrigo became cult figures for both sets of fans, adapting their refined technique to the demands of Iberian football. Defenders such as Nicolas Otamendi and Ezequiel Garay provided steel, while fullbacks like Joao Cancelo, Joao Pereira, and Juan Bernat displayed the tactical versatility vital to both clubs. The legacy continues with stars like Gonçalo Guedes, André Gomes, Manuel Fernandes, and Carlos Marchena, who all served as cornerstones. The roster of shared talent is extensive, featuring players like Jonas, Zlatko Zahovic, Daniel Wass, Miguel, Helder Costa, Ferro, Roman Yaremchuk, Enzo Barrenechea, Guilherme Siqueira, Danilo Barbosa, Andre Almeida, and Marco Caneira, all of whom have contributed to this unique, high-quality exchange of elite football personnel.