How many players share Inter Milan and Sporting CP?

There are exactly 16 players who have made official appearances for both Inter Milan and Sporting CP.

Who is the most valuable player to play for Inter Milan and Sporting CP?

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

Who is the oldest player to play for Inter Milan and Sporting CP?

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

Inter Milan

Sporting CP

16 Players

💡 Did you know?

A fascinating detail is the journey of Luis Figo through both institutions. Figo, originally trained at Sporting CP, established himself there before reaching the world summit at Inter Milan, where he concluded his professional career by winning multiple titles. This path exemplifies how the Lisbon club serves as a world-class nursery, while the Milanese club acts as the final stage for the consolidation of legendary figures in international football.

Players who played for Inter Milan and Sporting CP

16 players found in our database

Joao Mario

• 33 years

Inter Milan

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4 / 13

Sporting CP

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127

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Ricardo Quaresma

• 42 years

Inter Milan

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1 / 2

Sporting CP

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10 / 14

Luis Figo

• 53 years

Inter Milan

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11 / 34

Sporting CP

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15 / 10

Maniche

• 48 years

Inter Milan

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1 / 1

Sporting CP

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4 / 2

Cedric Soares

• 34 years

Inter Milan

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0 / 2

Sporting CP

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2 / 12

Georgios Vagiannidis

• 24 years

Inter Milan

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0 / 0

Sporting CP

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0 / 6

Emiliano Viviano

• 40 years

Felipe Caicedo

• 37 years

Inter Milan

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Sporting CP

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0 / 1

Luc Castaignos

• 33 years

Inter Milan

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1 / 0

Sporting CP

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0 / 0

Ezequiel Schelotto

• 36 years

Inter Milan

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1 / 0

Sporting CP

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0 / 8

Mauricio Pinilla

• 42 years

Inter Milan

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0 / 0

Sporting CP

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7 / 0

Houssine Kharja

• 43 years

Inter Milan

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1 / 5

Sporting CP

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0 / 0

Marco Caneira

• 47 years

Inter Milan

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0 / 0

Sporting CP

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2 / 0

Sebastian Ribas

• 38 years

Inter Milan

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0 / 0

Sporting CP

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Paulo Costa

• 46 years

Inter Milan

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0 / 0

Sporting CP

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0 / 0

Paulo Sousa

• 55 years

Inter Milan

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2 / 0

Inter Milan & Sporting CP

The relationship between Inter Milan and Sporting CP represents a fascinating bridge between Serie A and the Primeira Liga, two giants sharing a deep football culture. Inter, a bastion of historical catenaccio and Italian tactical power, meets Sporting CP, renowned as one of Europe's most prolific talent academies and a beacon of Portuguese creative football. Historically, these clubs have maintained fluid relationships, exchanging high-profile talent that has helped shape their respective competitive identities. While Inter contributes its rigorous tactical discipline and history in European competitions, the Lisbon club symbolizes technical elegance and elite development. This bond is not merely business; it is a cultural synergy that resonates in the hearts of their passionate fanbases, setting the pace for encounters that always promise a display of prestige and pure competitiveness, bridging the gap between two legendary European football traditions with style.

Shared Players

The exchange of talent between these two clubs is a recurring phenomenon that has left indelible marks. Players such as Luis Figo, a midfield architect, and Ricardo Quaresma, known for his technical wizardry, embody the success of this connection. Other names like Joao Mario, Maniche, Cedric Soares, Georgios Vagiannidis, Felipe Caicedo, Luc Castaignos, Ezequiel Schelotto, Mauricio Pinilla, Houssine Kharja, Marco Caneira, Emiliano Viviano, and Paulo Sousa have worn both jerseys, providing versatility and character. Tactically, players moving from Sporting to Inter often arrive with a refined technical base, quickly adapting to Italian defensive rigidity. Conversely, those taking the reverse path inject a competitive mentality and tactical experience acquired at San Siro, which elevates the competitiveness of the Lisbon team in their domestic and continental disputes. Their individual journeys reflect the complex, evolving nature of European transfers throughout recent decades.