Defenders who played for Benfica

Our records list 233 players: Ruben Dias, Alejandro Grimaldo, Joao Cancelo, Nelson Semedo, Victor Lindelöf, Bryan Cristante, Axel Witsel, Nicolas Otamendi, Ezequiel Garay, Fredrik Aursnes and 223 more.

1. Ruben Dias Benfica 2017-21
2. Alejandro Grimaldo Benfica 2015-23
3. Joao Cancelo Benfica 2013-14
4. Nelson Semedo Benfica 2015-17
5. Victor Lindelöf Benfica 2013-17
6. Bryan Cristante Benfica 2014-16
7. Axel Witsel Benfica 2011-13
8. Nicolas Otamendi Benfica 2020-26
9. Ezequiel Garay Benfica 2011-14
10. Fredrik Aursnes Benfica 2022-27

BenficaDFDefender

233 players

• Ruben DiasCentre-BackBenfica 2017-21
• Alejandro GrimaldoLeft-BackBenfica 2015-23
• Joao CanceloRight-BackBenfica 2013-14
• Nelson SemedoRight-BackBenfica 2015-17
• Victor LindelöfCentre-BackBenfica 2013-17
• Bryan CristanteDefensive MidfielderBenfica 2014-16
• Axel WitselDefensive MidfielderBenfica 2011-13
• Nicolas OtamendiCentre-BackBenfica 2020-26
• Ezequiel GarayCentre-BackBenfica 2011-14
• Fredrik AursnesMidfielderBenfica 2022-27
• AldairCentre-BackBenfica 1989-90
• Carlos MarchenaCentre-BackBenfica 2000-01
• Juan BernatLeft-BackBenfica 2023-24
• Amar DedicRight-BackBenfica 2025-27
• Javi GarciaDefensive MidfielderBenfica 2009-13
• Alexander BahRight-BackBenfica 2022-27
• Fabio CoentraoLeft-BackBenfica 2007-08, 2009-11
• Joan CapdevilaLeft-BackBenfica 2011-12
• Clement LengletCentre-BackBenfica 2026-27
• LuisaoCentre-BackBenfica 2003-18, 2026-27
• Antonio SilvaCentre-BackBenfica 2022-27
• Valentino LazaroRight MidfielderBenfica 2021-22
• EliseuLeft-BackBenfica 2014-18, 2026-27
• David LuizCentre-BackBenfica 2006-11
• Lisandro LopezCentre-BackBenfica 2014-18
• Jan VertonghenCentre-BackBenfica 2020-23
• Andre AlmeidaRight-BackBenfica 2011-22, 2026-27
• Loris BenitoCentre-BackBenfica 2014-15
• Franco CerviLeft WingerBenfica 2016-21
• Andreas SamarisDefensive MidfielderBenfica 2014-21
• Julian WeiglDefensive MidfielderBenfica 2019-23
• Bruno CortezLeft-BackBenfica 2013-14
• Mihailo RisticLeft-BackBenfica 2022-24
• M.VitorCentre-BackBenfica 2007-10, 2011-12
• Lucas VerissimoCentre-BackBenfica 2020-23
• Joao PereiraRight-BackBenfica 2003-06
• SilvioRight-BackBenfica 2013-16
• Abel XavierRight-BackBenfica 1993-95
• Steven VitoriaCentre-BackBenfica 2013-14
• Ricardo GomesCentre-BackBenfica 1988-91, 1995-96, 2026-27
• DouglasRight-BackBenfica 2017-18
• Carlos MozerCentre-BackBenfica 1987-89, 1992-95, 2026-27
• Fernando MeiraCentre-BackBenfica 2000-02
• Cesar PeixotoLeft WingerBenfica 2009-11
• Ruben AmorimMidfielderBenfica 2008-12, 2013-15
• LéoLeft-BackBenfica 2005-09
• Rui BentoDefensive MidfielderBenfica 1991-92
• Konstantinos KatsouranisDefensive MidfielderBenfica 2006-09
• Takis FyssasLeft-BackBenfica 2003-05
• Argel FuchsCentre-BackBenfica 2001-05
• VelosoRight-BackBenfica 1980-84, 1985-95, 2026-27
• Azar KaradasStrikerBenfica 2004-05
• Emílio PeixeDefensive MidfielderBenfica 2002-03
• Vasiliy KulkovCentre-BackBenfica 1991-94
• Fernando MendesLeft-BackBenfica 1990-91, 1992-93
• Carlos GamarraCentre-BackBenfica 1997-98
• Fernando CruzLeft-BackBenfica 1960-69
• Marco CaneiraCentre-BackBenfica 2001-02
• João Manuel PintoCentre-BackBenfica 2001-03
• Jorge BermúdezCentre-BackBenfica 1996-97
• KenedyLeft-BackBenfica 1993-96
• Ricardo RochaCentre-BackBenfica 2002-07
• Eurico GomesCentre-BackBenfica 1975-79
• Minervino PietraRight-BackBenfica 1977-85, 2026-27
• António Bastos LopesRight-BackBenfica 1975-87, 2026-27
• Jan-Niklas BesteRight Winger
• Humberto CoelhoCentre-BackBenfica 1968-75, 1977-84, 2026-27
• Danilo BarbosaDefensive Midfielder
• Nuno TavaresLeft-Back
• GermanoSweeperBenfica 1960-66, 2026-27
• GilbertoRight-Back
• Tomas AraujoCentre-Back
• Álvaro MagalhãesLeft-BackBenfica 1981-89, 2026-27
• FerroCentre-Back
• Issa KaboreRight-Back
• Artur CorreiaRight-BackBenfica 1971-72, 1973-77
• MoratoCentre-Back
• Raúl MachadoCentre-BackBenfica 1962-69, 2026-27
• Yuri RibeiroLeft-Back
• Adrian BajramiCentre-Back
• Sidny Lopes CabralLeft-Back
• Daniel BanjaquiRight-Back
• Jean-Clair TodiboCentre-Back
• Alessandro CircatiCentre-Back
• Souffian El KarouaniLeft-Back
• Alfa SemedoDefensive Midfielder
• David JurasekLeft-Back
• Samuel DahlLeft-Back
• Joao FerreiraRight-Back
• Sandro CruzLeft-Back
• Gabriel IndioCentre-Back
• John BrooksCentre-Back
• Nuno SantosLeft-Back
• Joao TomeRight-Back
• Álvaro CarrerasLeft-Back
• Pedro PereiraRight-Back
• Lionel CaroleLeft-Back
• Tiago AraújoLeft-Back
• Marcelo HermesLeft-Back
• Sebastien CorchiaRight-Back
• Rafa ObradorLeft-Back
• ManuDefensive Midfielder
• Roderick MirandaCentre-Back
• Gustavo MarquesCentre-Back
• Tomas TavaresRight-Back
• R.RodriguesLeft-Back
• Branimir KalaicaCentre-Back
• Diogo SpencerRight-Back
• Ruben LimaLeft-Back
• Luis MartinsLeft-Back
• German ContiCentre-Back
• Jose NetoLeft-Back
• Leandro SantosRight-Back
• Joshua WynderCentre-Back
• João VictorCentre-Back
• Goncalo OliveiraCentre-Back
• Yu DabaoCentre-Back
• Pedro AlvaroCentre-Back
• JardelCentre-Back
• Tiago ParenteLeft-Back
• EdcarlosCentre-Back
• Jose Luis FernandezMidfielder
• Guilherme SiqueiraLeft-Back
• MiguelRight-Back
• Luis FilipeRight-Back
• César MartinsCentre-Back
• Cristian LemaCentre-Back
• Maximiliano PereiraRight-Back
• Manuel dos SantosLeft-Back
• TavaresDefensive Midfielder
• SamuelCentre-Back
• José CarlosRight-Back
• Malta da SilvaRight-Back
• JacintoCentre-Back
• NelsonRight-Back
• FredericoCentre-Back
• Joao Carvalho FonsecaCentre-Back
• Ângelo MartinsLeft-Back
• Ricardo RojasLeft-Back
• Laszlo SepsiLeft-Back
• OliveiraCentre-Back
• LuisinhoLeft-Back
• Samuel OkunowoRight-Back
• Gilles BinyaCentre-Back
• HernâniDefensive Midfielder
• Mário JoãoRight-Back
• Marco ZoroCentre-Back
• Emanuele PesaresiLeft-Back
• RonaldoCentre-Back
• Kevin Philip Anjos PintoRight-Back
• Jorge RibeiroLeft-Back
• Bruno BastoLeft-Back
• DitoCentre-Back
• Artur SantosRight-Back
• CaladoMidfielder
• Scott MintoLeft-Back
• AndersonCentre-Back
• Hélder CristóvãoCentre-Back
• AlexRight-Back
• MiguelitoLeft-Back
• SidneiCentre-Back
• Paulo MadeiraCentre-Back
• Gary CharlesRight-Back
• DimasLeft-Back
• Nélson VeríssimoCentre-Back
• Tahar El KhalejCentre-Back
• AmoreirinhaCentre-Back
• AmaralDefensive Midfielder
• Ivan DudicRight-Back
• Luís AndradeDefensive Midfielder
• Abdelkrim El HadriouiLeft-Back
• ToniRight-Back
• Jorge SoaresCentre-Back
• Lúcio WagnerLeft-Back
• Geraldo AlvesCentre-Back
• CabralRight-Back
• Fabio FariaCentre-Back
• NeloMidfielder
• SerraRight-Back
• Émerson ConceiçãoLeft-Back
• Júlio CésarCentre-Back
• Émerson ThomeCentre-Back
• FonsecaLeft-Back
• Domiciano CavémLeft Winger
• Paulo JorgeRight Winger
• Carlos AlhinhoCentre-Back
• Adolfo CalistoLeft-Back
• Ricardo EstevesRight-Back
• Alberto FonsecaLeft-Back
• Éder BonfimRight-Back
• AlcidesCentre-Back
• André LuisCentre-Back
• Armando SáRight-Back
• Rui RodriguesCentre-Back
• MessiasCentre-Back
• CristianoCentre-Back
• Steve HarknessLeft-Back
• Pedro HenriquesLeft-Back
• SousaRight-Back
• Sérgio NunesCentre-Back
• João LaranjeiraCentre-Back
• Abel SilvaRight-Back
• António BarrosLeft-Back
• WilliamCentre-Back
• Diogo LuísLeft-Back
• Paulo PereiraCentre-Back
• PaulãoCentre-Back
• PaulinhoCentre-Back
• José SoaresCentre-Back
• José ShafferLeft-Back
• Bastos LopesCentre-Back
• MarinhoRight-Back
• Alejandro EscalonaLeft-Back
• KingCentre-Back
• Humberto FernandesCentre-Back
• Triantafyllos MacheridisDefensive Midfielder
• Nélson MoraisRight-Back
• Pedro ValidoCentre-Back
• Luís GustavoLeft-Back
• GarridoCentre-Back
• Augusto SilvaLeft-Back
• Joaquim PereirinhaRight-Back
• ZecaCentre-Back
• EdmundoCentre-Back
• Eduardo SimõesCentre-Back
• LucianoCentre-Back
• Hugo HenriquesCentre-Back
• SaraivaCentre-Back
• Abdoulaye FallCentre-Back
• Carlos PereiraLeft-Back
• Tiago CarvalhinhoLeft-Back
• Nuno AbreuCentre-Back
• AlexCentre-Back

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FAQ

• Who are the Defenders who played for Benfica?

  Our records list 233 players: Ruben Dias, Alejandro Grimaldo, Joao Cancelo, Nelson Semedo, Victor Lindelöf, Bryan Cristante, Axel Witsel, Nicolas Otamendi, Ezequiel Garay, Fredrik Aursnes and 223 more.