This is a list of foreign players that have played in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

In bold: players who have played at least one Primeira Liga game in the current season (2023–24), and are still at a club for which they have played. This does not include current players of a Primeira Liga club who have not played a Primeira Liga in the current season.

Albania

• Edmond Abazi – Boavista, Académica de Coimbra – 1994–1996, 1996–1999
• Klevis Dalipi – Santa Clara – 1997–2000

Algeria

• Hichem Belkaroui – Nacional – 2015–16
• Selim Bouadla – Académica de Coimbra– 2015–16^{[b FRA]}
• Yacine Brahimi – Porto – 2014–2019^{[b FRA][c FRA U21][c FRA U20][c FRA U19][c FRA U18][c FRA U17][c FRA U16]}
• Abdelmalek Cherrad – Marítimo – 2009–2011^{[b FRA]}
• Bilel Aouacheria – Moreirense, Farense, Gil Vicente – 2017–2023^{[b FRA]}
• Karim Fellahi – Estoril – 2003–2005^{[b FRA]}
• Kamel Ghilas – Vitória de Guimarães – 2006–2008^{[b FRA]}
• Nabil Ghilas – Moreirense, Porto – 2012–2014^{[b FRA]}
• Rafik Halliche – Nacional – 2007–2010
• Okacha Hamzaoui – Nacional – 2016–17
• Florent Hanin – Belenenses, Vitória de Guimarães – 2016–2020^{[b FRA]}
• Youssef Haraoui – Chaves – 1992–1993
• Mehdi Kerrouche – Naval – 2009–2010^{[b FRA]}
• Rabah Madjer – Porto – 1985–1991
• Hakim Medane – Famalicão – 1991–1994, 1995–1996, Salgueiros – 1994–1995
• Djamel Menad – Famalicão – 1990–1992, Belenenses – 1992–1993
• Billal Sebaihi – Estoril– 2015–2016^{[b FRA]}
• Islam Slimani – Sporting CP – 2013–16
• El Arabi Hillel Soudani – Vitória de Guimarães – 2011–2013
• Aymen Tahar– Boavista – 2015–16, 2017–19
• Hassan Yebda – Benfica, Belenenses – 2008–2009, 2017–18^{[b FRA]}
• Kheireddine Zarabi – Belenenses - 2008-(2009), Vitória de Setúbal - 2009-2010, União Madeira – 2015–16
• Nassim Zitouni – Vitória de Guimarães – 2014–16

Angola

• Cláudio Abreu – Santa Clara – 1996–2002
• Akwá – Benfica – 1994–1995, Alverca – 1995–1997, Académica Coimbra – 1997–1998
• Aurélio – Académica – 1997–1998
• Filipe Bento – Espinho – 1992–1994
• Bernardo – Alverca, Nacional, Estrela da Amadora – 1999–2004
• Bodunha – Salgueiros, Braga – 2000-2003
• Canberra – Gil Vicente, Rio Ave, Leça, Desportivo das Aves – 1991–2001
• Abel Campos – Benfica, Estrela da Amadora, Braga – 1988–1992
• Carlos Fernandes – Boavista, Rio Ave, Moreirense – 2004–2005, 2009–2010, 2013–2014^{[b ZAI]}
• Celino – Vitória de Setúbal – 2002–2003
• Chaínho – Estrela da Amadora, Porto, Marítimo, Nacional – 1994–2001, 2003–2007^{[c POR U21]}
• Chinguila – Marítimo – 1999–2002
• Dédé – Paços de Ferreira – 2007–2009
• Djalma – Marítimo, Porto – 2007–2015
• Édson Nobre – Paços de Ferreira – 2005–2009
• Fernando – Santa Clara – 1997–2003, 2004–2008
• Paulo Figueiredo – Belenenses – 1992–1993, 1994–1995, Santa Clara – 1996–2004
• Franklin – Belenenses – 1997–2003
• Freddy – Estoril – 1998–2001, União de Leiria – 2001–2005, Desportivo das Aves – 2006–2007
• Fredy – Belenenses – 2008–2010, 2013-2015, 2017-2018
• Ganga – Braga – 1995–1997
• João Ricardo – Moreirense – 2000–2005
• Kadú – Porto – 2011-12
• Kali – Santa Clara – 2001–2005
• Genséric Kusunga – União Madeira – 2015–2016^{[b SUI]}
• Lázaro – Estoril, Penafiel, Estrela da Amadora – 1989–1994, 1995–2004
• Luisinho – Braga – 1994–1996
• André Macanga – Salgueiros, Alverca, Vitória de Guimarães, Académica, Boavista – 1999–2004
• Mantorras – Alverca, Benfica – 1999–2011
• Marco Abreu – União da Madeira, Varzim – 1998–1999, 2000–2001
• Marco Airosa – Nacional – 2008–2009
• Mateus – Gil Vicente, Boavista, Nacional, Arouca, Boavista – 2006-2013, 2016–2020
• Maurito – União de Leiria – 2003–2004
• Mauro – Paços de Ferreira, Belenenses - 2001-2004^{[b POR]}
• Mawete Júnior – Benfica, Braga – 1999–2002
• António Mendonça – Varzim, Belenenses, Estrela da Amadora – 1999-2009
• Nélson – Campomaiorense – 1997–1998
• Osvaldo – Naval – 2006–2007
• Paulão – Vitória de Setúbal – 1994–1995, Benfica – 1995–1997, Académica Coimbra – 1997–1998
• Ary Papel - Moreirense - 2017-18
• Carlos Pedro – Académica, Espinho – 1992–2000
• Fua Pinto – Torreense, Boavista, União de Leiria – 1991-1992, 1993–1997
• Júlio Pinto – Estrela da Amadora – 1998–1999
• Quinzinho – Porto, União de Leiria, Rio Ave, Farense, Desportivo das Aves, Alverca – 1995–2002
• Roberto – Estoril, União de Leiria, Felgueiras – 1986–1990, 1991-1993, 1995–1996
• Rui Marques – Marítimo – 2004–2005
• Saavedra – Belenenses – 1988–1991, Chaves – 1991–1993
• Santana – Vitória de Guimarães – 2008–2009
• Show – Belenenses SAD , Boavista – 2019–2021
• Sousa – Campomaiorense – 1989–2001
• Álvaro Cardoso Teixeira – Vitória de Setúbal – 1982–1986, Belenenses – 1986–1995, Felgueiras – 1995–1996
• Júlio Tomé – Estrela da Amadora – (1998)–1999
• Vata – Varzim, Benfica, Estrela da Amadora – 1984–1992
• Jorge Filipe Vidigal – Sporting CP, Beira-Mar – 2001-2002, 2006–2007^{[b POR]}
• Lito Vidigal – Belenenses, Santa Clara – 1995–2003
• Wilson – Gil Vicente, Belenenses – 1994–2005
• Zé Kalanga – Boavista – 2007–2008

Argentina

• Alberto Acosta – Sporting CP – 1998–2001
• Pablo Aimar – Benfica – 2008–2013
• Mauro Airez – Belenenses – 1991–1995, Benfica – 1995–1997, Estrela da Amadora – 1997–1998
• César Asís – Portimonense SC – 2008–(2009)
• Fernando Ávalos – Boavista – 2001–2003, Nacional – 2003–2008, Belenenses – 2008–(2009)
• Hernán Barcos – Sporting CP – 2016–2017
• Carlos Barrionuevo – Penafiel – 2005–2006
• Fernando Belluschi – Porto – 2009–2012
• Nelson Benítez – Porto – 2008–2009, Leixões S.C. – (2009)–2010
• Gonzalo Bergessio – Benfica – 2007–2008
• Maxi Bevacqua – Braga – (2005)–2006, Estrela da Amadora – 2005–(2006)
• Mario Bolatti – Porto – 2007–2009
• Gabriel Miguel Bordi – Braga – 2002–2003
• Carlos Bossio – Benfica – 1999–2001, 2002–2004, Vitória de Setúbal – 2001–2002
• Claudio Caniggia – Benfica – 1994–1995
• Sebastián Cattaneo – Académica – 1998–2000
• Tomás Costa – Porto – 2008–2011
• Ángel Di María – Benfica – 2007–2010, 2023–
• Andrés Díaz – Benfica – (2007)–2008
• Aldo Duscher – Sporting CP – 1998–2000
• Juan Esnáider – Porto – 2001-2002
• Maxi Estévez – Estrela da Amadora – 2005-2006
• Raúl Estévez – Académica – 2006–2007
• Ernesto Farías – Porto – 2007–2010
• Mariano Fernández – Beira-Mar – 2002–2003
• Rogelio Funes Mori – Benfica – 2013–2015
• Nicolás Gaitán – Benfica – 2010–2016
• Diego Galván – Beira-Mar – 2002–2003
• Gonzalo Garavano – Estrela da Amadora – (2008)–2009
• Ezequiel Garay – Benfica – 2011–2014
• Gabriel Gervino – União de Leiria – 1992–1998
• Bruno Giménez Marioni – Sporting CP – 1997–1999
• Lucho González – Porto – 2005–2009, 2012–2014
• Mariano González – Porto – 2007–2011
• Leandro Grimi – Sporting CP – 2007–2013
• Enzo Gutiérrez – Marítimo – 2008–(2009)
• Gabriel Heinze – Sporting CP – 1998–1999
• Mauricio Hanuch – Sporting CP – (1999)–2000, Santa Clara – 2001–2002
• Hugo Ibarra – Porto – 2001–2002
• Emiliano Insúa – Sporting CP – 2011–2013
• Franco Jara – Benfica – 2010–2015
• Julián Kmet – Sporting CP – 1998–1999
• César La Paglia – Vitória de Setúbal – (2006)–2007
• Federico Lagorio – Marítimo – 2000–2001
• Rodrigo Lamardo – Olhanense – 2009–2010
• Pedro Maurício Levato – Beira-Mar – 2001–2005, 2008–2009
• Lisandro López (born 1983) – Porto – 2005–2009
• Lisandro López (born 1989) – Benfica – 2013–2019
• Ricardo Lunari – Farense – 1999–(2000)
• Andrés Madrid – Braga, Porto, Nacional – 2005-2012
• Julio Marchant – Nacional – 2004–2007
• Lucas Mareque – Porto – 2006–(2007)
• Carlos Marinelli – Braga – 2005–2006
• Matías Miramontes – União de Leiria – 2005–2006
• Javier Martín Musa – Marítimo – 2001–2004
• Daniel Mustafa – Estrela da Amadora – 2008–2009
• Federico Nieto – Estrela da Amadora – (2005)–2006
• Nicolás Otamendi – Porto, Benfica – 2010-2014, 2020–
• Franco Parodi – Rio Ave – 2009
• Walter Paz – Gil Vicente – 1994–1995
• Enzo Pérez – Benfica – 2011–2015
• Rubén Piaggio – Marítimo – 1999–2000
• Juan Martín Pietravallo –Olhanense – 2009–2010
• Marcelo Pontiroli – Varzim – 2002–2003
• Sebastián Prediguer – Porto – 2009–2012
• Martin Prest – Marítimo – 2006–2007
• Livio Prieto – Paços de Ferreira – 2008–2009
• Facundo Quiroga – Sporting CP – 1998–2000, 2001–2004
• Fabián Rinaudo – Sporting CP – 2011–2014
• Emanuel Rivas – Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–2006
• Pablo Rodríguez – Beira-Mar – (2004)–2005
• Marcos Rojo – Sporting CP – 2012–2014
• Leandro Romagnoli – Sporting CP – 2006–2009
• Eduardo Salvio – Benfica – 2010–2011, 2012–2019
• Franco Cervi – Benfica – 2016–2021
• Javier Saviola – Benfica – 2009–2012
• José Shaffer – Benfica (2009)–2010
• Jonathan Silva – Sporting CP – 2014–2019
• Leonardo Tambussi – Boavista – 2006–2008
• Mariano Toedtli – Marítimo – 1999–2000
• Cristian Trombetta – Leixões – 2009–2010
• Roberto Tucker – Leixões SC – 2009–2010
• Diego Valeri – Porto – 2009–2010
• Valentín Viola – Sporting CP – 2012–2016
• Rodrigo Battaglia – Braga – 2014–2017, Moreirense – 2014–2015, Chaves – 2016, Sporting CP – 2017–2022
• Marcos Acuña – Sporting CP – 2017–2020
• Luciano Vietto – Sporting CP – 2019–2021
• Santiago Colombatto – Famalicão – 2022–2023
• Enzo Fernández – Benfica – 2022–2023

Armenia

• Gevorg Ghazaryan - Maritimo, Chaves - 2015-2019

Australia

• Nick Ansell – Tondela – 2017–2018
• Vlado Bozinovski – Beira-Mar, Sporting CP, Paços de Ferreira, Felgueiras – 1989-1992, 1993–1996^{[b MKD–YUG]}
• Michael Curcija – Braga – 2000–2001
• Jason Davidson – Paços de Ferreira – 2009–2010
• Eugene Galeković – Beira-Mar – 2004–2005
• Awer Mabil – Paços de Ferreira – 2017–2018
• Ernie Tapai – Estoril – 1993–1994

Austria

• Marc Janko – Porto – 2011-2012
• Hans-Peter Berger – Leixões – 2008–2010
• Markus Berger – Académica, Gil Vicente, Tondela – 2007–2011, 2014–2016
• Rolf Landerl' – Penafiel – 2004–2005
• Roland Linz – Boavista – 2006–2007, Braga – 2007–2009
• Arnold Wetl – Porto – 1996–1997

Azerbaijan

• Kamran Aghayev – Boavista – 2016–2017^{[b AZE–URS]}
• Renat Dadashov – Paços de Ferreira – (2019)–2020^{[b GER]}
• Vali Gasimov – Vitória de Setúbal – 1997–1999^{[b AZE–URS]}
• Emin Makhmudov – Boavista – 2016–2017^{[c RUS U21][c RUS U20][c RUS U19][c RUS U18]}

Barbados

• Peter Hinds - Marítimo, Gil Vicente - 1990-1993

Belarus

• Renan Bressan – Rio Ave – 2014–2016^{[b BRA]}
• Vitali Kutuzov – Sporting CP – 2002–2003

Belgium

• Patrick Asselman – Marítimo – 1996–2000
• Serge Cadorin – Portimonense, Académica Coimbra – 1983–1989
• Stéphane Demol – Porto, Braga - 1989–1990, 1994–1995
• Guy Hubart – Boavista, Estrela da Amadora – 1986–1995
• Mbo Mpenza – Sporting CP – 1999–2001^{[b ZAI]}
• David Paas – Vitória de Guimarães – 1996–1999
• Michel Preud'homme – Benfica – 1994–1999
• Yves Van der Straeten – Marítimo – 1996–2000
• Alain Thiriart – Portimonense, Desportivo das Aves, Beira-Mar, Tirsense, Espinho – 1984–1993
• Patrick Vervoort – Vitória de Guimarães – 1996–1997
• Filip De Wilde – Sporting CP – 1996–1998
• Steven Defour – Porto – 2011–2014
• Axel Witsel – Benfica – 2011–2012

Benin

• Emmanuel Imorou – Braga – 2011–2012^{[b FRA]}
• Oumar Tchomogo – Vitória de Setúbal, Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–2007

Bolivia

• Ronald García – Alverca – 2001–2004
• Gualberto Mojica – Paços de Ferreira – 2006–2007
• Erwin Sánchez – Benfica, Estoril, Boavista – 1990–2004
• Edivaldo Hermoza - Naval, Moreirense - 2008-2011, 2014-2015^{[b BRA]}
• Mauricio Saucedo - Vitoria de Guimarães - 2010-11

Bosnia and Herzegovina

• Nail Beširović – Estrela da Amadora – Académica, Espinho, Farense – 1991–1992, 1994–2001
• Vladan Danilović – Nacional – 2020–
• Emir Granov – Farense – 1998–1999
• Goran Kovačević – União da Madeira – 1994–1997^{[b SRB–YUG 1]}
• Dane Kuprešanin – Famalicão, Vitória de Guimarães – 1991–1996
• Nikola Milinković – Chaves, Alverca – 1996–2001
• Srdjan Slagalo – Varzim – 1995–1998
• Jasminko Velić – Estrela da Amadora – 1996–1998

Brunei

• Faiq Bolkiah – Marítimo – 2020-2021^{[b USA]}

Bulgaria

• Vanio Kostov - Sporting CP, Belenenses, Farense - 1982-1988
• Nikola Spasov - Farense, Salgueiros, Paços de Ferreira, S.C. Beira-Mar, Rio Ave - 1986-1993
• Yulian Spasov - Paços de Ferreira - 1989–1997
• Georgi Velinov - Braga - 1987–1988
• Lachezar Tanev - Chaves - 1989–1990
• Krasimir Bezinski - Portimonense - 1989–1991
• Vasil Dragolov - Torreense - 1991–1992
• Antoni Zdravkov - Marítimo - 1990–(1991), Nacional - 1991–1992
• Valentin Ignatov - União Madeira - 1997–1998
• Metodi Tomanov - Atlético Clube de Portugal - 1988–1990
• Marin Bakalov - Chaves - 1992–1993
• Blagoy Alexandrov – Chaves – 1995–1996
• Krassimir Balakov – Sporting CP – 1990–1995
• Krum Bibishkov – Marítimo – 2004–2005, Penafiel – 2005–2006, Académica – 2010
• Georgi Chilikov – Nacional – 2005–2007
• Plamen Getov – Portimonense, Chaves – 1989–1991, 1994–1996
• Boncho Genchev – Sporting CP – 1991–1992
• Zhivko Gospodinov – Fafe – 1988–1990
• Ilian Iliev – Benfica – 1995–1997, Marítimo – 1999–2002
• Emil Kostadinov – Porto – 1990–1994
• Kostadin Kostadinov – Braga – 1987–1988
• Todor Kutchoukov – Beira-Mar – 2006–2007
• Petar Mihtarski – Porto – 1991–1992, Famalicão – 1992–1993
• Borislav Mihaylov – Belenenses – 1989–1991
• Stoycho Mladenov – Belenenses – 1986–1989, Vitória de Setúbal – 1989–1991, Estoril – 1991–1993
• Kiril Nikolov – Braga – 2003–(2004)
• Dian Petkov – Belenenses – (1997)–1998
• Petar Petrov – Beira-Mar – 1989–1993
• Ayan Sadakov – Belenenses – 1989–1991
• Simeon Slavchev – Sporting CP – 2014–15
• Georgi Slavkov – Chaves – 1987–1992
• Nikolai Stanchev – Chaves – 1998–1999
• Stanimir Stoilov – Campomaiorense – 1995–1997
• Plamen Timnev – Chaves – (1998)–1999
• Iliya Voynov – Portimonense – 1989–1991, Estoril – 1991–1995, Estrela da Amadora – 1995–1996
• Ivaylo Yordanov – Sporting CP – 1991–2001
• Radoslav Zdravkov – Chaves – 1986–1989, Braga – 1989–1990
• Todor Kyuchukov - Beira-Mar - 2006-2007
• Valeri Bojinov - Sporting CP - 2011-2012

Burkina Faso

• Issouf Ouattara – União de Leiria, Trofense - 2008–2011
• Saïdou Panandétiguiri – União de Leiria – 2009–2011
• Stéphane – Olhanense, Arouca – 2009–2010, 2013-2014^{[b CIV]}
• Mamadou Tall – União de Leiria – 2008–2011
• Narcisse Yameogo – Braga – 2003–2004
• Ousseni Zongo – União de Leiria – 2007–2009

Cameroon

• Vincent Aboubakar – Porto – 2014–2020
• Georges Nnomo Ambassa – Boavista – (2004)–2005
• Clément Beaud – Académica – 2004–2005
• André Bikey – Paços de Ferreira – Desportivo das Aves – 2003-2005
• Michel Pensée Billong – Desportivo das Aves – 2000–2001
• Gilles Binya – Benfica – 2007–2009
• Yohanna Buba – Estoril – 2003–2006, Beira-Mar – 2005–2008
• Roudolphe Douala – Boavista – 1998–2000, Desportivo das Aves – 2000–2001, Gil Vicente – 2001–2002, União de Leiria – 2002–2004, Sporting CP – 2004–2007
• Ernest Ebongué – Vitória de Guimarães – 1988–1989
• David Embé – Belenenses – 1993–1994
• Guy Essame – Boavista – 2005–2008
• Yan Eteki – Casa Pia – 2022–23
• Fabrice Fokobo – Sporting CP – 2013–2018 , Arouca – 2015–2016
• Émile Mbamba – Vitória de Setúbal – 2006–2007
• Émile Mbouh – Vitória de Guimarães – 1990–1991
• Georges Messi – Olhanense – 2006–2009
• Albert Meyong – Vitória de Setúbal – 2000–2005, Belenenses – 2005–2006, 2007–(2008), Braga – 2008–2012, Vitória de Setúbal – 2012–2013
• Jean-Jacques Missé-Missé – Sporting CP – 1996–1997
• Jacques Momha – Vitória de Guimarães – 2006–2009
• Serge N'Gal – União de Leiria – 2006–2008
• Alain N'Kong – Paços de Ferreira – 2003, Nacional – 2004
• Patrick – Farense – 2001–2003
• William Paul – Desportivo das Aves – 2005–2007
• Christian Pouga – Leixões – 2009–2010, Marítimo – 2011–2012, Boavista – 2014–2016
• William Andem – Boavista – 1997–2007
• Jean Paul Yontcha – Belenenses – 2009–2010, Olhanense – 2010–2013
• Herve Xavier Zengue – Leixões – 2006–2007

Canada

• Fernando Aguiar – Marítimo, Nacional, Beira-Mar, União de Leiria, Benfica, Penafiel – 1994-1997, 1999-2001, 2002–2005^{[b POR]}
• Alex Bunbury – Marítimo – 1993–1999^{[b GUY]}
• Pedro Pacheco – Nacional – 2009–2010^{[b POR]}
• Steven Vitória – Benfica, Moreirense, Chaves – 2013–2016, 2019-2022, 2023- ^{[c POR U20][c POR U19]}

Cape Verde

• Baroti – Estrela da Amadora – 1989–1993
• Nuno Borges – Nacional, Casa Pia – 2020, 2022-2023
• Brito – Gil Vicente, Boavista, Marítimo – 2012–2015, 2016-2017^{[b POR]}
• Caló – Salgueiros – 2000–2002
• Dady – Belenenses, Olhanense – 2005–2007, 2010-2012^{[b POR]}
• Danielson – União de Leiria – 2007–2009
• Dário Furtado – Gil Vicente – 2000–2001, 2002–2003
• Duka – Espinho – 1994–2000, Campomaiorense – 2000–2002
• Emerson Gabei – Estrela da Amadora – 2005–2006, Beira-Mar – 2006–2009
• Ernesto – Alverca – 2000–2005^{[b POR]}
• Gerson – Belenenses – 1997–1999, 2000–2004
• Héldon – Marítimo, Sporting CP, Rio Ave, Vitória de Guimarães – 2010–
• Janício – Vitória de Setúbal – 2005–2009
• Kiki – Vitória de Guimarães – 1982–1984, Braga – 1987–1989, 1992–1993, Porto – 1989–1992, Paços de Ferreira – 1993–1994
• Kisley – União Madeira – 2015–2016
• Lito – Moreirense – 2003–2005, Naval – 2005–2007, Académica Coimbra – 2007–2010, Portimonense – 2010–11
• Lixa – Vitória de Guimarães – 1999–2003
• Mateus – Beira-Mar – 2007–2008, Rio Ave – 2008–2009
• Mirandinha – Vitória de Guimarães – 1998–2000
• Vítor Moreno – Estoril – 2005, Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–2007, Estrela da Amadora – 2007–2009, União de Leiria – 2009–2010^{[b POR]}
• Nilson – União Madeira – 2015–2016
• Nilton – Boavista – 1999–2000, Gil Vicente – 2001–2002, Penafiel – 2004–2006
• Nilton – Salgueiros – 1995–1997
• Vargas Fernandes – Gil Vicente – 2000–2001
• Pecks – Gil Vicente – 2012–2015
• Pelé – Farense – 2002–2003, Belenenses – 2003–2006^{[b POR]}
• Piguita – Famalicão – 1993–1994, Beira-Mar – 1994–1995
• Pina – Vitória de Setúbal – 2001–2002
• Pinha – União de Leiria – (1996)–1997, 1998–1999
• Ricardo – Beira-Mar – 2004–2008, Paços de Ferreira – 2008–2010, 2012–2018, Vitória de Guimarães – 2010–11^{[b POR]}
• Nuno Rocha – C.S. Marítimo – 2013–2014
• Rui César – Marítimo – 1999–2001
• Sandro Mendes – Vitória de Setúbal – 1994–1995, 2000–2005, 2006–2010^{[b POR][c POR U21]}
• José Semedo – Rio Ave – 2008–2009^{[b POR]}
• Sidnei – Marítimo – 2006–2009
• Marco Soares – União de Leiria – 2007, 2009–2012^{[b POR]}
• Tchide – Gil Vicente – 2000–2001
• Toni – Rio Ave – 1990–1992, 1993–1994, Braga – 1992–1993, 1994–2000, Santa Clara – 2000–2002
• Toy – Olhanense – 2004–2005, 2009–2012^{[b POR]}
• Fernando Varela – Trofense, Feirense - 2008-2009, 2011–2012^{[b POR]}
• José Veiga – Benfica – 1995–1996^{[b POR][c POR U18]}
• Nélson Veiga – Estoril, Vitória de Setúbal, Naval – 1996–2006^{[b POR]}
• Artur Jorge Vicente – Espinho, Salgueiros, Boavista, União de Leiria, Rio Ave, Farense – 1996–2001
• Vinha – Salgueiros, Porto – 1990–1998
• Zé Rui – Belenenses, Vitória de Setúbal – 1993-2000
• Zezinho – União de Leiria – 1997–2003

Chile

• Mario Cáceres – Sporting CP – 2000–2001
• Pablo Contreras – Sporting CP – 2002–2003, Braga – 2007–2008
• Alejandro Escalona – Benfica – 2000–2001
• Matías Fernández – Sporting CP – 2009–2012^{[b ARG]}
• Felipe Flores Quijada – Boavista – 2004–2005
• David Henríquez – Beira-Mar – 2002–2003
• Braulio Leal – Vitória de Guimarães – 2004–2005
• Igor Lichnovsky – Porto – 2015–2017
• Alejandro Osorio – Beira-Mar – 2003–2004
• Mauricio Pinilla – Sporting CP – 2004–2006
• Diego Rubio – Sporting CP – 2011–2015
• Alex Von Schwedler – Marítimo – 2006–2007, Belenenses – 2008–2009
• Rodrigo Tello – Sporting CP – 2001–2007
• Cristián Uribe – Benfica – 1999–2001, Moreirense – 2003–2004
• Juan Viveros – Sporting CP – (1999)–2000, Alverca – 2000–2001, União de Leiria – 2002–2003

Colombia

• Santiago Arias – Sporting CP – 2011–2013
• Néstor Álvarez – Académica – 2006–2007
• Brayan Angulo – Boavista – 2007–2008, Leixões – 2008–2009
• Jorge Bermúdez – Benfica – 1996–1997
• Cristian Borja - Sporting CP, Braga - 2019-2021, 2023-
• Guillermo Celis - Benfica, Vitória de Guimarães - 2016-2017, 2016-2020
• Edwin Congo – Vitória de Guimarães – 2000–2001
• Óscar Estupiñán – Vitória de Guimarães – 2017–
• Radamel Falcao – Porto – 2009–2011
• Fredy Guarín – Porto – 2008–2012
• Teófilo Gutiérrez – Sporting CP – 2015–2017
• Jackson Martínez – Porto – 2012–2015
• Fredy Montero – Sporting CP – 2013–2016
• James Rodríguez – Porto – 2010–2013
• Phil Jackson – Paços de Ferreira – 2006–2007
• Felipe Pardo – Braga – 2013–2015
• Ricardo Pérez – Académica – 2003–2004
• Wason Rentería – Porto – 2006–2007, Braga – 2008–2009
• Héctor Quiñones – Porto – 2012–2015
• Juan Quintero – Porto – 2013–2019
• Renny Vega – União Madeira – 2015–2016
• Alexander Viveros – Boavista – 2002–2004

Congo

• Moké Kajima - Braga – 1995–1996^{[b ZAI]}

DR Congo

• Eshele Botende - Marítimo - 1996–1997
• Kabwe Kasongo – Vitória de Guimarães – 1997–1999, Chaves – 1999–2008
• Makalamba Katanga – Vitória de Guimarães – 1996–1997
• Yves Kibuey – Académica – 2001–2002, União de Leiria – 2002–2003
• Christian Kinkela - Moreirense - 2012–13
• Basaula Lemba – Vitória de Guimarães – 1986–1987, 1990–1994, O Elvas – 1987–1988, Belenenses – 1994–1996
• Kuyangana Makukula – Leixões – 1988–1989, Vitória de Setúbal – 1989–1992, Chaves – 1992–1993
• Mangonga – Gil Vicente – 1989–1995, Tirsense – 1995–1996
• Richard Mapuata – Belenenses – 1986–1988
• Tueba Menayane – Benfica – 1986–1988, Vitória de Setúbal – 1988–1989, Tirsense – 1989–1991, Farense – 1991–1992, Gil Vicente – 1992–1993
• Masena Moke – Gil Vicente – 1997–2000
• Léon Mokuna - Sporting CP - 1954–1956
• Amily N'Dinga – Vitória de Guimarães – 1986–1997
• Monduone N'Kama – Vitória de Guimarães – 1986–1988, Estrela da Amadora – 1988–1989
• Kalombo N'Kongolo – Espinho – 1987–1988, 1989–1993, Porto – 1988–1989
• Etienne N'tsunda – Porto – 1994–1995, Gil Vicente – 1996–1997, Chaves – 1997–1999, Vitória de Guimarães – 1999–2001

Costa Rica

• Brandon Poltronieri – Leixões – 2008–2010^{[b USA]}
• Bryan Ruiz – Sporting CP – 2015–2018

Croatia

• Andrija Balajić – Sporting CP – 1996–1997
• Zoran Ban – Belenenses – 1994–1995, Boavista – 1995–1996
• Stojan Belajić – União de Leiria – 1996–1997
• Toni Borevković – Rio Ave – 2018–
• Darko Butorović – Porto – 1996–1999, Farense – 1999–2000
• Duje Čop – Nacional – 2008–2009
• Goran Čumić – Tirsense – 1994–1997
• Antonio Franja – Vitória de Setúbal – 2005–2006
• Tomislav Ivković – Sporting CP – 1989–1993, Estoril – (1993)–1994, Vitória de Setúbal – 1993–(1994), Belenenses – 1994–1996, Estrela da Amadora – 1997–1998
• Nikola Jambor – Rio Ave – 2018–
• Mladen Karoglan – Chaves – 1991–1993, Braga – 1993–1999
• Siniša Končalović – Estrela da Amadora – 1994–1995
• Filip Krovinović – Rio Ave – 2015–2017
• Petar Krpan – Sporting CP – 1998–1999, União de Leiria – 1999–2001, 2004–2005
• Marin Lalić – Salgueiros – 1992–1995
• Silvio Marić – Porto – 2000–2001
• Ivica Matić – Chaves – 1997–2000
• Vatroslav Mihačić – Gil Vicente – 1995–1999
• Mato Miloš – Benfica – 2017–2018, Aves – 2018–2020
• Branko Miljuš – Vitória de Setúbal – 1990–1992
• Mirsad Omerhodžić – Chaves – 1992–1993
• Kristijan Pavlović – Nacional – 2008–2010
• Alen Petrović – Belenenses – 1994–1995
• Danijel Pranjić – Sporting CP – 2012–2013
• Ivan Pudar – Boavista – 1991–1993^{[b SRB–YUG 1]}
• Denis Putnik – Chaves – 1996–1998
• Rudi – Chaves – 1989–1992, Paços de Ferreira – 1992–1994
• Mario Stanić – Benfica – 1994–1995^{[b BIH–YUG]}
• Tomo Šokota – Benfica – 2001–2005, Porto – 2005–2007
• Robert Špehar – Sporting CP – 1999–2001
• Tomislav Štrkalj – Tondela – 2019–
• Mario Vojković – Chaves – 1996–1998
• Josip Vuković – Marítimo – 2018–2020
• Miroslav Žitnjak – União de Leiria – 1995–2000

Curaçao

• Kenji Gorré – Nacional – (2018)–2019, 2020–

Cyprus

• Andreas Karo – Marítimo – 2020–

Czech Republic

• Pavel Horváth – Sporting CP – 2000–2001
• Václav Mrkvička – Braga – 2000–2001
• Karel Poborský – Benfica – 1998–2000
• Tomáš Skuhravý – Sporting CP – 1995–1996
• Pavel Srníček – Beira-Mar – 2004–2006
• Lubomír Vlk – Porto – 1990–1993 (Czechoslovakia INT)

Denmark

• Michael Manniche – Benfica – 1983–1987
• Jan Sørensen – Portimonense – 1987–1989
• Peter Schmeichel – Sporting CP – 1999–2001
• Sebastian Svärd – Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–2006
• Sammy Youssouf – Marítimo – (2005)–2006

Ecuador

• Felipe Caicedo – Sporting CP –2009–2010
• Iván Kaviedes – Porto – 2001–2002
• Gonzalo Plata – Sporting CP – 2019-2021
• Leonardo Campana – Famalicão – 2020–2021
• Marlon de Jesús – Arouca – 2016–2017
• Jackson Porozo – Boavista – 2020–2022
• José Francisco Cevallos – 2019–2020
• Vinicio Angulo – F.C. Paços de Ferreira – 2012–2013

Egypt

• Magdi Abdelghani – Beira-Mar – 1988–1991
• Abdel Sattar Sabry – Benfica – 2000–2001, Marítimo – 2002–2003, Estrela da Amadora – 2003–2004

El Salvador

• Arturo Álvarez - Paços de Ferreira 2012-2013^{[b USA][c USA U23][c USA U20][c USA U18][c USA U17]}
• Nelson Bonilla – C.D. Nacional - 2016

England

• Gary Charles – Benfica – 1998–(1999)
• Eric Dier – Sporting CP – 2012–2014
• Brian Deane – Benfica – 1997–1999
• Marcus Edwards – Vitória de Guimarães – 2019–,
• Angel Gomes – Boavista F.C. – 2020–
• Steve Harkness – Benfica – 1998–(1999)
• Matt Jones (footballer, born 1986) – Belenenses – 2012–2017, Tondela – 2015–2016
• Jacob Maddox – Vitória de Guimarães – 2020–,
• Raphael Meade – Sporting CP 1985–1988
• Scott Minto – Benfica – 1997–1999
• Phil Murphy – Nacional – 1982–1984, 1985–1986, 1987–1990
• Paul Murray – Beira-Mar – 2004–2006
• John Richards – Marítimo – 1983–1985
• Tony Sealy – Sporting CP – 1987–1988, Braga – (1988)–1989
• Easah Suliman – Vitória de Guimarães – 2020–
• Michael Thomas – Benfica – 1998–2000
• Phil Walker – Boavista – 1984–1991

Equatorial Guinea

• Luís Asué – Moreirense – 2023–
• Javier Balboa – Benfica, Beira-Mar, Estoril – 2008–2009, 2011–2015^{[b ESP]}
• André Neles – Marítimo – 2003-2004^{[b BRA]}

Estonia

• Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko – União de Leiria – 2009–2011

Finland

• Otso Liimatta – Famalicão – 2023–
• Jari Rantanen – Estoril Praia – 1983–84
• Kimmo Tarkkio – Chaves – 1992–93

France

• Hassan Ahamada – Beira-Mar – 2004–(2005), Belenenses – 2005–2006
• Sékou Baradji – Naval – 2008–2010
• Kelly Berville – Penafiel – 2005–2008, Paços de Ferreira – 2008–2010
• Guillaume Boronad – Penafiel – 2005–2006
• Lionel Carole – Benfica – 2011–2013
• Ghislain Chauray – Vitória de Guimarães – 2002–2003
• Aly Cissokho – Vitória de Setúbal – (2008)–2009, Porto – 2008–(2009), 2015
• Aurélien Collin – Vitória de Setúbal – 2009–2011
• Thomas Debenest – Beira-Mar – 2002–2004
• Siramana Dembélé – Vitória de Setúbal – (2005)–2006
• Jean-Jacques Eydelie – Benfica – 1994–1995
• Manuel dos Santos – Benfica – 2004–2006^{[b CPV]}
• Johann Duveau – Marítimo – 1998–2000
• Vincent Dyduch – Académica – 2000–2004
• Nicolas Godemèche – Naval – 2007–2011
• Kévin Gomis – Naval – 2009–2011
• Grégory – Gil Vicente – 2004–2006, Marítimo – 2006–2008, Vitória de Guimarães – 2008–2009
• Alexandre Hauw – Naval – 2008–2011, Estoril – 2011–2012
• Grégory Lacombe – Vitória de Setúbal – 2005–2006
• Didier Lang – Sporting CP – 1997–1998
• Eliaquim Mangala – Porto – 2011–2014
• Stéphane Maurel – Estoril – 2004–2005
• Cédric Moukouri – Marítimo – 2006–2008
• Bourama N'Golo Ouattara – Naval – 2009–2010
• Stéphane Paille – Porto – 1990–1991
• Jérôme Palatsi – Beira-Mar – 1996–2001, Vitória de Guimarães – 2001–2005
• Nicolas Paviot – Alverca – 2000–2004
• Romuald Peiser – Naval – 2008–2010, Académica – 2010–2014
• Olivier Pickeu – Varzim – 2001–2002
• William Quevedo – Boavista – 1997–2002
• Laurent Quievreux – União de Leiria – 2003–2006
• Adil Rami – Boavista – 2020–
• Laurent Robert – Benfica – 2005–(2006)^{[b REU]}
• Gérard Roland – Varzim – 2001–2002
• Raphael Roncen – Estoril – 2004–2005
• Sylvain Sansone – Felgueiras – 1995–1996, Vitória de Setúbal – 1996–1997
• Mouhamadou-Naby Sarr – Sporting CP – 2014–2015
• Florent Sinama Pongolle – Sporting CP – 2010–2012^{[b REU]}
• Jérémy Sopalski – Naval – 2004–2005
• Aboubacar Tandia – Naval – 2009–2012
• Damien Tixier – Naval – 2000–2002, Académica Coimbra – 2002–2005, União de Leiria – 2005–2007
• Alioune Touré – União de Leiria – 2005–2007
• Fabien Valéri – Naval – 2000–2002, Académica Coimbra – 2002–2003
• Patrick Videira - Chaves
• Yannick – Alverca – 2001–2004, Estoril – 2004–(2005)

Gabon

• Henry Antchouet – Belenenses – 2002–2005, Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–(2006)
• Etienne Bito'o – Gil Vicente – 2002–2004
• Yannick Larry – Gil Vicente – 2002–2004
• Théodore Nzue Nguema – Braga – 1999–2001^{[b EQG]}
• Parfait Ndong – Chaves – 1996–1998
• Michel Souamas – União de Leiria –

Georgia

• Gocha Kokoshvili – Belenenses – 1997–1998

Germany

• Hans-Jörg Butt – Benfica – 2007–2008
• Robert Enke – Benfica – 1999–2002
• Dennis – Estrela da Amadora – 2002–2004
• Maximilian Haas – União de Leiria – 2012, Braga – 2012–2013
• Timo Hildebrand – Sporting CP – 2010–2011
• Hany Mukhtar – Benfica – 2015–2017
• Julian Draxler – Benfica – 2022–2023

Ghana

• Joe Addo – Belenenses – 1997–1998
• David Addy – Porto – 2010–2012, Académica – 2010–2011, Vitória de Guimarães – 2012–2014
• Augustine Ahinful – União de Leiria – (1998)–1999,(2000)–2001, Boavista – 1999–2000
• Christian Atsu – Porto – 2011–2013
• Kwame Ayew – União de Leiria – 1995–1996, Vitória de Setúbal – 1996–1997, 2006–2007, Boavista – 1997–1999, Sporting CP – 1999–2000
• Emmanuel Duah – União de Leiria – 1997–2002, Gil Vicente – 2002–2004
• Mark Edusei – União de Leiria – 1997–1998, 1999–2000
• Maxwell Konadu – União de Leiria – 1997–1999
• Nii Lamptey – União de Leiria – 1998–1999
• Massaudu Naddah – Desportivo das Aves – 1998–2002, Chaves – 1999–(2000)
• Moses Sakyi – Estoril – 2004–2006, Estrela da Amadora – 2006–2008
• William Tiero – Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–2006, Naval – 2006–2007, Académica – 2007–2010, Olhanense – 2011, Gil Vicente – 2012–2013

Greece

• Panagiotis Fyssas – Benfica – 2003–2005
• Georgios Karagounis – Benfica – 2005–2007
• Kostas Katsouranis – Benfica – 2006–2009
• Dimitris Nalitzis – Sporting CP – 2001–(2002)
• Giourkas Seitaridis – Porto – 2004–2005
• Vangelis Mantzios - Marítimo - 2010–2011
• Christos Melissis - Marítimo – 2010
• Kostas Mitroglou – Benfica – 2015–2016, 2016–
• Andreas Samaris – Benfica – 2014–
• Machairidis Triantafyllos – Benfica – (1999)–2000

Guadeloupe

• Cédrick Fiston – Académica – 2003–2004
• David Fleurival – Boavista – 2007–2008^{[b FRA]}
• Jean Pierre – Naval, Gil Vicente – 1998–2001
• Ulick Lupède – Naval – 2009–2010

Guinea

• Sambégou Bangoura – Boavista – (2007)–2008
• Salim Cissé – Académica – 2012–13, 2015, Sporting CP – 2013– , Arouca – 2014, Vitória de Setúbal – 2016
• Abdoul Salam Sow – Belenenses – 1997–1998

Guinea-Bissau

• Adilson – Nacional – 2002–2003, 2006–2007
• Alberto – Benfica, Boavista, Belenenses –
• Adul Baldé – Estrela da Amadora – 2006–2008, Vitória de Setúbal – 2009
• Sadjó Baldé – Nacional – 1999–2000, Gil Vicente – 2000–2001
• Biri – SC Covilhã – 1987–1988
• Mamadou Bobó – Porto – 1981–1984, Vitória de Guimarães – 1985–1986, Marítimo – 1986–1988, Estrela da Amadora – 1988–1990, Boavista – 1990–1997
• Braíma – Gil Vicente – 2002–2006
• Inzaghi Donígio – Vitória de Setúbal – 2006–2007
• Dú – Santa Clara – 1987–1988, 1998–2003, Estoril – 1991–1994
• Ednilson – Benfica – 2000–2003, Vitória de Guimarães – 2003–2004^{[c POR U21]}
• Evaldo – Vitória de Guimarães – 1996–2001
• Bruno Fernandes – Belenenses – 2000–2003, Desportivo das Aves – (2004)–2005, 2006–2007^{[b POR]}
• Forbs – Sporting CP – 1984–1986, 1988–1989, Boavista – 1989–1990, Braga – 1990–1995^{[b POR]}
• Ibraima Baldé – Estrela da Amadora – 2003–2004
• Ido – União de Leiria – 1998–1999
• Lino – Varzim – 1995–1998, Marítimo – 1998–2003
• Lopes – Leça – 1995–1996, Espinho – 1996–(1997)
• Malá – Belenenses – 1997–1998, Beira-Mar – 2003–2005
• Almani Moreira – Boavista – 1999–2001, Desportivo das Aves – 2006–2007^{[c POR B][c POR U21]}
• Nando – Vitória de Setúbal – 1995–1997, 1998–1999
• Petit – Salgueiros – 2001–2002
• Leocísio Sami – Martítimo – 2009–2014, Porto – 2014– , Braga – 2014–15, Vitória de Guimarães – 2015
• Sanã – Boavista – (2002)–2003
• Serifo – Leça – 1987–2004
• Toni Silva – União Madeira – 2015–(2016)
• Sufrim Lopes – Naval – 2001–2008
• Tavares – Boavista – 1994–1996,(1998)–1999, Penafiel – 1996–1997, 2000–2001, Gil Vicente – 1998–2001

Haiti

• Yves Desmarets – Vitória de Guimarães – 2007–2010^{[b FRA]}
• Jean Sony – Leixões – 2009–2010, Rio Ave – 2011–2012

Honduras

• Jorge Benguché – Boavista – 2020–
• Alberth Elis – Boavista – 2020–
• Jona – Vitória de Guimarães – 2013^{[b ESP]}
• Bryan Róchez – Nacional – 2017–2019, 2020–,
• David Suazo – Benfica – 2008–2009

Hungary

• Gergely Bobál – Nacional – 2020–
• Ákos Buzsáky – Porto – 2002–2003, Académica de Coimbra – 2003–2004
• Attila Dragóner – Vitória de Guimarães – 2004–2006
• Miklós Fehér – Porto – 1998–2000, Salgueiros – 1999–(2000), Braga – 2000–2001, Benfica – 2002–2004
• Miklós Gaál – Marítimo – (2005)–2006
• Szabolcs Gyánó – Académica – 2006–2008
• Ferenc Hamori – Marítimo – 1995–(1996)
• Péter Lipcsei – Porto – 1995–1996, Espinho – 1996–1997
• Ferenc Mészáros – Sporting CP – 1981–1983, Farense – 1983–1984, Vitória de Setúbal – 1986–1989
• Lázár Szentes – Vitória de Setúbal – 1987–1988
• Gábor Vayer – Santa Clara – 2001–2005
• István Vincze – Campomaiorense – 1997–1999, Santa Clara – 1999–2000

Iceland

• Helgi Daníelsson – Belenenses – 2013–15^{[b SWE]}
• Eggert Jónsson – Belenenses – 2013–14

India

• Sanjeev Stalin - C.D. Aves 2019-(2020)

Indonesia

• Greg Nwokolo – Olhanense – 2009–2010^{[b NGA]}

Republic of Ireland

• Pádraig Amond – Paços de Ferreira – 2010–2012
• Phil Babb – Sporting CP – 2000–2002^{[b ENG]}
• Dominic Foley – Braga – 2003–2004
• Alan Mahon – Sporting CP – (2000)–2001
• Mickey Walsh – Porto – 1980–1986, Salgueiros – 1986–1987, Espinho – 1987–1988^{[b ENG]}

Iran

• Alireza Haghighi – Penafiel – 2014–2015, Marítimo – 2016
• Amir Abedzadeh – Marítimo – 2017–2021
• Mehrdad Mohammadi – Aves – 2019–2020
• Mehdi Taremi – Rio Ave – 2019–2020, Porto – 2020–
• Ali Alipour – Marítimo – 2020–2022, Gil Vicente – 2022–
• Shahriyar Moghanlou – Santa Clara – 2020–2021
• Jafar Salmani – Portimonense – 2020–2021
• Mohammad Mohebi – Santa Clara – 2021–
• Alireza Beiranvand – Boavista – 2021–2022
• Payam Niazmand – Portimonense – 2021–

Iraq

• Osama Rashid – Santa Clara – 2018–2021, Vizela – 2022–^{[c NED U19][c NED U17][c NED U16]}
• Mohanad Ali – Portimonense – 2020
• Alaa Abbas – Gil Vicente – 2020–2021

Israel

• Ilan Bakhar – Braga – 2004–2005
• Eli Ohana – Braga – 1990–1991
• Alex Zahavi – Vitória Setúbal – 2010–11^{[b USA][c USA U20][c POR U19][c POR U18][c POR U17][c POR U16]}

Italy

• Alberto Aquilani – Sporting CP – 2015–2016
• Tommaso Berni - Braga – 2011–2012
• Mirko Bigazzi – Olhanense – 2013–2014
• Bryan Cristante – Benfica – 2014–15
• Federico Dionisi – Olhanense – 2013–2014
• Ivone De Franceschi – Sporting CP – 1999–2000
• Fabrizio Miccoli – Benfica – 2005–07
• Emanuele Pesaresi – Benfica – 2001–2002
• Riccardo Piscitelli – Nacional – 2020–
• Rodrigo Possebon – Braga – 2009–2010^{[b BRA]}
• Mario Sampirisi – Olhanense – 2014
• Ezequiel Schelotto – Sporting CP – 2015–17^{[b ARG]}

Ivory Coast

• Rudolph Amessan – Académica – 2009–2013
• Evariste Sob Dibo – Rio Ave – 1996–1998, Braga – 1999–2000
• Gaossou Fofana – Académica – 2007–2008
• Idrissa Keita – Santa Clara – 2001–2002
• Seydou Koné – União de Leiria – 2009–2010
• Abdul Moustapha – Trofense – 2008–2009
• Ahmed Ouattara – Sporting CP – 1995–1997, Salgueiros – (2000)–2001
• Dijilly Vouho – Académica – 2007–2011
• Marco Zoro – Benfica – 2007–2011, Vitória de Setúbal – 2008–2010

Japan

• Koki Anzai – Portimonense – 2019–2021
• Mizuki Arai – Gil Vicente – 2022
• Kanya Fujimoto – Gil Vicente – 2020–
• Shūichi Gonda – Portimonense – 2019–2021
• Nozomi Hiroyama – Braga – 2002–2003
• Takahiro Kunimoto – Casa Pia – 2022–
• Daizen Maeda – Marítimo – 2019–2020
• Ryotaro Meshino – Rio Ave – 2020–2021, Estoril – 2021–2022
• Kento Misao – Santa Clara 2023–
• Hidemasa Morita – Santa Clara 2021–2022, Sporting CP 2022–
• Shoya Nakajima – Portimonense – 2017–2019, 2021–2022, Porto – 2019–2022
• Kosuke Nakamura – Portimonense – 2022–
• Takuma Nishimura – Portimonense – 2020
• Ryoya Ogawa – Vitória de Guimarães – 2022–
• Theo Ryuki – Portimonense – 2017–2019
• Takahito Soma – Marítimo – 2009–2010
• Yuki Soma – Casa Pia – 2023–
• Kyosuke Tagawa – Santa Clara 2022–
• Junya Tanaka – Sporting CP – 2014–2016
• Masaki Watai – Boavista – 2022–

Korea Republic

• Hwang Mun-ki – Académica de Coimbra – 2015–2016
• Jung Jae-kwon – Vitória de Setúbal – 1998
• Kim Byung-suk – Vitória de Setúbal – 2006–2008
• Kim Dong-hyun – Braga – 2005–2007
• Lee Seung-woo – Portimonense – 2021
• Park Ji-soo – Portimonense – 2023
• Suk Hyun-jun – Marítimo – 2013, Nacional – 2014–2015, Vitória de Setúbal – 2015–2016, Porto – 2016–2018

Liberia

• Musa Shannon – Marítimo – 1999–2001^{[b USA]}

Liechtenstein

• Peter Jehle – Boavista – 2006–2008

Lithuania

• Edgaras Jankauskas – Benfica – 2001–(2002), Porto – 2002–2005, Belenenses – 2007–(2008)
• Lukas Spalvis – Sporting – 2016–(2018), Belenenses –2017

Libya

• Ali Elmusrati – – Vitória de Guimarães – (2019)–2020, – Rio Ave – 2019–(2020), Braga – 2020–
• Djamal Mahamat – Salgueiros, Beira-Mar, Braga – 2001–2004, 2010-2013

Luxembourg

• Vincent Thill – Nacional – 2020–

Macedonia

Ristovski - lenda do Sporting (recente)

• Wandeir – Naval – (2007)–2008^{[b BRA]}

Madagascar

• Franck Rabarivony – Vitória de Guimarães – 2001–2002^{[b FRA]}

Malaysia

• Nazmi Faiz – Beira-Mar – 2012–2013
• Safawi Rasid – Portimonense – 2020-2021

Mali

• Zakarias Camara – Marítimo – 1997–1999
• Kalifa Cissé – Estoril, Boavista – 2003–2007
• Mourtala Diakité – Beira-Mar, Boavista, Belenenses, Marítimo – 2005–2010, 2012-2013
• Mamadou Djikiné – Vitória de Setúbal – 2009–2012
• Habib Sissoko – União de Leiria – 1998–1999^{[b FRA]}
• Salif Keita - Sporting CP - 1976–1979
• Falaye Sacko - Vitória de Guimarães - 2017-
• Mamary Traoré – Naval – 2001–2003^{[b FRA]}

Malta

• Udo Nwoko – Leixões – 2007–2009^{[b NGA]}

Mauritania

• Souleymane Anne – Tondela – 2020–

Mauritius

• Jonathan Bru – Académica – 2009–10^{[b FRA][c FRA U21][c FRA U19][c FRA U18][c FRA U17][c FRA U16]}
• Dylan Collard – Marítimo – 2023–^{[b AUS]}

Mexico

• Manuel Negrete Arias – Sporting CP 1986–1987
• Antonio Briseño – Feirense – 2017–2019
• Jesús Corona – Porto – 2015–
• Ulises Dávila – Vitória de Setúbal – 2014–2016
• Francisco Fonseca – Benfica – 2006–2007
• Héctor Herrera – Porto – 2013–2019
• Raúl Jiménez – Benfica – 2015–2019
• Miguel Layún – Porto – 2015–2018
• Paolo Medina – Benfica – 2017–2018
• Edson Rivera – Braga – 2011–2012
• Diego Reyes – Porto – 2013–2018
• Raúl Gudiño – Porto – 2015–2018, União Madeira – 2015–(2016)
• Joao Maleck – Porto – 2017–2018

Montenegro

• Andrija Delibašić – Benfica – 2004–(2005), Braga – 2005–2006, Beira-Mar – 2006–(2007)
• Milonja Đukić – Farense – 1991–1998
• Zoran Filipović – Benfica – 1981–1984, Boavista – 1984–1985
• Ivica Kralj – Porto – (1998)–1999
• Zoran Lemajić – Farense – 1989–1992, Boavista – 1992–1993, Sporting CP – 1993–1995, Marítimo – 1995–1996
• Dejan Ognjanović – Estoril – 2004–2005, 2006–2008
• Sanibal Orahovac – Vitória de Guimarães – 2004–2005, Penafiel – 2005–2006
• Dragoslav Poleksić – Chaves – 1996–1998, Campomaiorense – 1998–2001
• Žarko Tomašević – Nacional – 2009–2012
• Budimir Vujačić – Sporting CP – 1993–1997
• Simon Vukčević – Sporting CP – 2007–2011, Chaves – 2016–
• Željko Vuković – Chaves – 1989–1991

Morocco

• Nabil Baha – Naval – 2001–2004, Braga – 2004–2005^{[b FRA]}
• Aziz Bouderbala – Estoril – 1992–1993
• Mehdi Carcela – Benfica – 2015–16^{[b BEL][c BEL][c BEL U21][c BEL U18][c BEL U17][c BEL U16]}
• Youssef Chippo – Porto – 1996–1999
• Rachid Daoudi – Tirsense – 1995–1996, Belenenses – (1996)–1997
• Aziz Doufikar – Espinho – 1987–1995, Vitória de Setúbal – 1995–1997
• Mustapha El Biyaz – Penafiel – 1987–1988
• Abdessamad El Bouzidi – Académica – (1998)–1999
• Abdelkrim El Hadrioui – Benfica – 1996–1998
• Faysal El Idrissi – Santa Clara – 1999–2000^{[b FRA]}
• Tahar El Khalej – União de Leiria – 1994–1997, Benfica – 1997–2000
• Ali El-Omari – Gil Vicente – 2001–2003, Boavista – 2003–2004, Estoril – (2004)–2005, Beira-Mar – 2004–(2005), Marítimo – 2005–(2006)^{[b FRA]}
• Youssef Fertout – Belenenses – 1995–1998
• Khalid Fouhami – Académica – (2003)–2004
• Mustapha Hadji – Sporting CP – 1996–1997
• Redouane Hajry – Benfica – 1987–1988, União da Madeira – 1989–1990, Farense – 1990–2000
• Zakaria Labyad – Sporting CP – 2012–^{[b NED][c NED U17]}
• Samir Lagnaoui – Boavista – 1995–1996
• Abdel Bouyboud MlJid – Belenenses – 1994–1998
• Rched Larroussi Mounir – Académica – 1996–2001
• Hassan Nader – Farense – 1992–1995, 1997–2004, Benfica – 1995–1997
• Youssef Nader – Farense – 1997–1998
• Noureddine Naybet – Sporting CP – 1994–1996
• Abdkrim Nazir – União de Leiria – 1996–1997
• Hamid Rhanem – Desportivo das Aves – 2002–2003, Naval – 2004–2005
• Abdelilah Saber – Sporting CP – 1996–2000
• Mohammed Sbae – Campomaiorense – 1997–1998
• Tarik Sektioui – Marítimo – 1999, Porto – 2006–2009^{[b FRA]}
• Jaouad Zairi – Boavista – (2006)–2007

Mozambique

• Armando Sá – Belenenses – 1992–1994, Rio Ave – 1988–2001, Braga – 2001, Benfica – 2002–2004
• Ricardo Campos (footballer, born 1985) – União Madeira – 2015–2016
• Chiquinho Conde – Belenenses – 1987–1991, 1995–1996, Braga – 1991–1992, Vitória de Setúbal – 1992–1994,(1996)–1997, 1997–2000, Alverca – 2000–2001
• Dário – Académica – 1996–2004, 2004–2005, Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–2006, Estrela da Amadora – 2006–2007
• Djão – Belenenses – 1979–1987, Penafiel – 1987–1990
• Ali Hassan – Sporting CP – 1988–1992
• Jojó – União de Leiria – 1992–1993, Penafiel – 1995–1997, Belenenses – 1997–1999
• Reinildo Mandava – Belenenses SAD – 2018–2019
• Mateus – Boavista – 1992–1995
• Mexer – Sporting CP – 2010–2012, Olhanense – 2010–2012, Nacional – 2012–2014
• Paíto – Sporting CP – 2003–2006, Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–(2006), Braga – 2006–(2007)
• Tico-Tico – Estrela da Amadora – 1994–1996
• Tininho – Beira-Mar, Belenenses – 2004–05, 2006–07, 2009
• Witi – Nacional – 2015–2017, 2018–2019, 2020–

Netherlands

• Ton Blanker – Vitória de Guimarães – 1980–1981
• Remco Boere - Gil Vicente - 1991–1992
• Khalid Boulahrouz – Sporting CP – 2012–2013
• Fabian de Freitas – Boavista – 1997–(1998)^{[b SUR–NED]}
• Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – Campomaiorense, Boavista – 1995–97^{[b SUR–NED]}
• Glenn Helder – Benfica – 1996–1997
• Peter Houtman – Sporting CP – 1986–1989
• Ola John – Benfica – 2012–2015^{[b LBR]}
• Bruno Martins Indi – Porto – 2014–2016^{[b POR]}
• Junas Naciri – União da Madeira – 2000–2002, Rio Ave – 2003–2005, Moreirense – 2006–2007
• Floris Schaap – Portimonense – 1988–1991, Torreense – 1991–1993, Farense – 1993–1995, Braga – 1995–1996
• Romano Sion – Vitória de Guimarães – 2000–2002
• Jorg Smeets – Marítimo – 1999–2000
• Arvid Smit – Marítimo – (2007)–2008, União de Leiria – 2007–(2008)
• Gaston Taument – Benfica – (1997)–1998
• Stan Valckx – Sporting CP – 1992–1995
• Mitchell van der Gaag – Marítimo – 2001–2006
• Antoine van der Linden – Marítimo – 2007–2009
• Ronny van Es – Rio Ave – 2002–2004
• Pierre van Hooijdonk – Benfica – 2000–2001
• Clyde Wijnhard – Beira-Mar – 2003–2004^{[b SUR–NED]}
• Nordin Wooter – Braga – 2003–2004
• Romeo Wouden – Boavista – (1997)–1998
• Ricky van Wolfswinkel – Sporting CP – 2011–2013
• Stijn Schaars – Sporting CP – 2011–2013

Nigeria

• Shehu Abdullahi – União Madeira – 2015–2016
• Abiodun Agunbiade – Braga – 2000–2003, Naval – 2003–2004
• Jacob Adebanjo – Vitória de Setúbal – (2017)–2018
• Dele Alampasu – Feirense – 2015–
• Amaobi – Rio Ave – 2004–(2005)
• Emmanuel Amuneke – Sporting CP – 1994–1997
• Kevin Amuneke – Vitória de Setúbal – 2006–2007, Nacional – 2009–2011
• Azeez Balogun – Belenenses – 2009–2012
• Chidi Onyemah – Rio Ave – 2005–2010
• Haruna Doda – Belenenses – 1999–2000
• Joseph Enakarhire – Sporting CP – 2004–2005
• Ani Jeremiah – Estrela da Amadora – (2007)–2008
• Sunny Ekeh Kingsley – Beira-Mar – 2003–2005
• Henry Makinwa – Penafiel – 1997–1998, Vitória de Setúbal – 1998–2001, Gil Vicente – 2001–2002
• Charles Obi – Boavista – 2007–(2008)
• Uche Okafor – União de Leiria – (1994)–1995, Farense – 1995–1996
• Samuel Okunowo – Benfica – 1999–2000
• Oladapo Olufemi – Boavista – 2007–2008
• Richard Daddy Owubokiri ("Ricky") – Benfica – 1988–(1989), Estrela da Amadora – 1989–1991, Boavista – 1991–1994, Belenenses – 1994–1995
• Pascal – Nacional – 2001–2002, Vitória de Setúbal – 2002–2004,(2005)–2006, Penafiel – 2004–2005
• Peter Rufai – Farense – 1994–1997, Gil Vicente – 1999–2000
• Samson – Braga – 2000–2003
• Samson Siasia – Tirsense – 1995–1996
• Rashidi Yekini – Vitória de Setúbal – 1990–1994, 1996–(1997)

Northern Ireland

• Colin Hill – Marítimo – 1986–1987^{[b ENG]}

Norway

• Noah Holm – Vitória de Guimarães – 2020–21
• Azar Karadas – Benfica – 2004–2005

Palestine

• Javier Cohene – Paços de Ferreira, Vitória de Setúbal – 2010–2014^{[b PRY]}
• Oday Dabbagh – FC Arouca – 2021-
• Daniel Mustafá – Estrela da Amadora, Belenenses – 2008-2009, 2010^{[b ARG]}

Panama

• José Luis Garcés – Belenenses – 2006–2007, Académica – 2008–2009
• Gabriel Gómez – Belenenses – 2007–2008, 2008–2010

Paraguay

• Diego Aguilera – Farense – (1999)–2000
• Antolín Alcaraz – Beira-Mar – 2002–2007
• Victor Aquino – Marítimo – 2008–(2009)
• Jorge Brítez – Braga – 1999–2001, Moreirense – 2003–2004
• Óscar Cardozo – Benfica – 2007–2014
• Diego Figueredo – Boavista – 2005–2006
• Carlos Gamarra – Benfica – 1997–1998
• Juan Iturbe – Porto – 2011–2013^{[b ARG][c ARG U20]}
• Lorenzo Melgarejo – Benfica – 2011–2013, Paços de Ferreira – 2011–2012
• Luis Páez – Sporting CP – (2008)–2009
• Carlos Paredes – Porto – 2000–2002, Sporting CP – 2006–2008
• Iván Piris – Sporting CP – 2013–2014
• Victor Quintana – Porto – 2001–2002, Moreirense – 2003–2004
• César Ramírez – Sporting CP – 1996–1999
• Fabio Ramos – Rio Ave – 1998–2001, Marítimo – 2001–2004
• Ricardo Ismael Rojas – Benfica – 1999–2001^{[b ARG]}
• Miguel Velasquez Villalba – Fafe – 1987–1989

Peru

• Ronald Baroni – Porto – 1994–1995, Felgueiras – 1995–1996
• André Carrillo – Sporting CP – 2011–2016, Benfica – 2016–
• Teófilo Cubillas – Porto – 1974–1976
• Paolo Hurtado – Paços de Ferreira, Vitória de Guimarães – 2012–2015, 2016-
• Germán Leguía – Farense – 1987–(1988)
• Abel Augusto Lobatón – Marítimo – 2004–(2005)
• Alberto Rodríguez – Braga – 2007–2011, Sporting CP – 2011–2012, Rio Ave – 2012–2013
• Juan Seminario – Sporting CP – 1959–1961
• Pablo Zegarra – Farense - 2000–2001

Poland

• Dariusz Adamczuk – Belenenses – 1994–1995
• Marcin Chmiest – Braga – 2006–2007
• Rafał Grzelak – Boavista – 2006–2008
• Andrzej Juskowiak – Sporting CP – 1992–1995
• Krzysztof Kazimierczak – Boavista – 2006–(2007)
• Przemysław Kaźmierczak – Boavista – 2006–2007, Porto – 2007–2010, Vitória de Setúbal – 2009–2010
• Paweł Kieszek – Braga – 2007–2010, Vitória de Setúbal – 2009, Porto – 2010–2012, Vitória de Setúbal – 2012–2014, Estoril – 2014–2016, Rio Ave 2019–
• Antoni Łukasiewicz – União de Leiria – 2007–2008
• Łukasz Madej – Académica – 2008–2009
• Grzegorz Mielcarski – Porto – 1995–1999
• Józef Młynarczyk – Porto – 1985–1989
• Marek Saganowski – Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–2006
• Bartosz Ślusarski – União de Leiria – 2006–2007
• Andrzej Woźniak – Porto – 1996–1997, Braga – 1997–1998

Qatar

• Hussein Yasser – Braga – (2007)–2008, Boavista – 2007–(2008)

Romania

• Florin Bătrânu – União de Leiria – (1999)–2000
• Ovidiu Cuc – Chaves – 1996–1999, Gil Vicente – 1999–2000
• Iosif Fabian – Sporting CP – 1953–1955, Barreirense – 1955–1957, Caldas – (1958)–1959
• Lucian Marinescu – Farense – 1999–2000, Académica – 2002–2004
• Sebastian Mladen – Olhanense – 2013–2014
• Marius Niculae – Sporting CP – 2001–2005
• Basarab Panduru – Benfica – (1995)–1996, 1996–1998, Porto – (1998)–1999, Salgueiros – (1999)–2000
• Raul Rusescu – Braga – 2013–2014
• Marcel Sabou – Chaves – 1996–1998
• Cristian Săpunaru – Porto – 2008–2012
• Ion Sburlea – Marítimo – 1999–(2000)
• László Sepsi– Benfica 2007–(2008)
• Marius Şumudică – Marítimo – 1999–2001
• Ion Timofte – Porto – 1991–1994, Boavista – 1994–2000

Russia

• Aleksandr Kuzmichyov
• Aleksandr Yeshchenko
• Dmitri Alenichev – Porto – 2000–2004
• Ilshat Faizulin – Alverca – 1998–1999, Farense – (1999)–2000
• Andrei Ivanov – Alverca – 1998–1999
• Marat Izmailov – Sporting CP – 2007–2013
• Andrei Karyaka – Benfica – 2005–2007
• Vasili Kulkov – Benfica – 1991–1994, Porto – 1994–1995, Alverca – 1999–2000
• Stanislav Kritsyuk – Braga 2013–2016, Rio Ave 2013–(2014), Belenenses SAD 2020–
• Alexander Mostovoi – Benfica – 1992–1993
• Sergei Ovchinnikov – Benfica – 1998–1999, Alverca – 1999–2000, Porto – 2000–2002
• Dmitri Prokopenko – Braga – 1997–1999, Santa Clara – 1999–2000, Varzim – 2000–2002
• Sergei Yuran – Benfica – 1991–1994, Porto – 1994–1995
• Ivan Zlobin – Famalicão – 2020–

Saint Lucia

• Earl Jean – Felgueiras – 1995–1996

São Tomé and Príncipe

• Jairson – Vitória de Guimarães – 1999–2000
• Luís Leal – União de Leiria, Estoril, Belenenses – 2011–2012, 2012–2013, 2015^{[b POR]}
• Marcos Barbeiro – Marítimo – 2015
• Orlando – Estrela da Amadora – 1995–1997^{[b CPV]}

Saudi Arabia

• Saleh Al-Shehri – Beira-Mar – 2012–2013

Scotland

• Ryan Gauld – Sporting CP – 2014–2019, Vitória de Setúbal – 2016-2017, C.D. Aves – 2017-2018, Farense – 2020–present
• Steve Kean – Académica – 1988–1991
• Stephen McPhee – Beira-Mar – 2004–2005
• Billy Rafferty – Farense – 1985–1988
• Ian Wallace – Marítimo – 1986–1987

Senegal

• Abdoulaye Ba – Porto – 2010– , Covilhã – 2010–2011, Académica – 2011–2012, Vitória de Guimarães – 2013–2014
• Mame Birame – Estrela da Amadora – 1993–1996
• Mallo Diallo – Penafiel – 2005–2007
• Lamine Diarra – Beira-Mar – 2006–(2007)
• Baba Diawara – Marítimo – 2008, 2015–
• El Hadji Diouf II – Vitória de Setúbal – (2009)–2010
• Fary Faye – Beira-Mar – 1998–2003, 2008–, Boavista – 2003–2008
• Marcel Gomis – Olhanense – 2007–2008, 2009–2011
• Abdou Guirassy – Nacional – 2009–2010
• Ladji Keita – Rio Ave – 2005–2008, Vitória de Setúbal – 2009–2010
• Khadim – Boavista – 2000–2007
• Lama – Vitória de Guimarães – 1997–1998
• Maurice Mendy – Moreirense – 2004–2007
• Deme N'Diaye – Estrela da Amadora – 2005–2009
• Madior N'Diaye – Vitória de Setúbal – 2005–2007
• Mamadou N'Diaye – Vitória de Setúbal – 2006–2007
• Ousmane N'Diaye – Beira-Mar – 1994–(1995)
• Dame N'Doye – Académica – 2006–2007
• Ousmane N'Doye – Estoril – (2004)–2005, Penafiel – 2004–2006, Académica Coimbra – 2005–2008
• Oumar Sané – Belenenses – 2003–2004
• Adama François Sene – Vitória de Setúbal – 2009–2011, 2013–2015
• Modou Sougou – União de Leiria – 2004–2005, 2006–2008, Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–2006, Académica – 2008–2011
• Mickaël Tavares – Alverca – 2000–2002^{[b FRA]}

Serbia

• Darko Anić – Nacional – (2005)–2006, Rio Ave – 2005–(2006)
• Srđan Bajčetić – Braga – 1997–1998
• Jovo Bosančić – União da Madeira – 1992–1996, 1999–2000, Campomaiorense – 1995–(1996), Nacional – 2000–2003
• Miloš Bosančić – Boavista – (2007)–2008
• Miroslav Ćurčić – Farense – 1990–1991, Belenenses – 1991–1993, Estoril – 1993–1996
• Vukašin Dević – Beira-Mar – 2006–2007, Belenenses – 2007–2008, 2009–2011
• Nenad Divac – Rio Ave – 1996–1999
• Ljubinko Drulović – Gil Vicente – 1992–1993, Porto – 1994–2001, Benfica – 2001–2003, Penafiel – 2004–2005
• Ivan Dudić – Benfica – 2000–2002
• Ivan Đurđević – Farense – 2000–2002, Vitória de Guimarães – 2002–2005, Belenenses – 2005–2007
• Milan Đurđević – Leça – (1995)–1996
• Anđelko Đuričić – União de Leiria – 2009–2011
• Filip Đuričić – Benfica – 2013–
• Božidar Đurković – Vitória de Guimarães – 1998–1999
• Ljubomir Fejsa – Benfica – 2013–
• Milan Gajić – Boavista – (2007)–2008
• Dragan Groćeša – União da Madeira – 1990–1998
• Zoran Hajdić – Salgueiros – 1994–1998
• Željko Janović – Gil Vicente – 1995–1996^{[b MNE–YUG 1]}
• Predrag Jokanović – União da Madeira – 1993–1995, Marítimo – 1995–2001, Nacional – 2001–2003
• Milić Jovanović – Nacional – 1994–1996, Leça – 1996–2000
• Stevan Kovačević – Naval – 2008–2010
• Aleksandar Krstić – Beira-Mar – 1992–1994, Felgueiras – 1994–1996
• Dragoslav Lepinjica – União da Madeira – 1990–1996
• Ivan Litera – Salgueiros – 2000–2002, Estrela da Amadora – 2003–2004
• Nenad Markičević – União da Madeira – 1994–1998
• Lazar Marković – Benfica – 2013–2014
• Nemanja Matić – Benfica – 2011–2014
• Zoran Mijanović – Farense – 1998–2002
• Nikola Milojević – Vitória de Setúbal – 2006–2009
• Stevan Milovac – Salgueiros – 1989–1997
• Branko Milovanović – Vitória de Guimarães – 1997–1999
• Miljan Mrdaković – Vitória de Guimarães – 2007–2008
• Jovica Nikolić – Salgueiros – 1989–1993
• Srđan Obradović – Braga – 1995–1996
• Miloš Pavlović – Académica – 2006–2009
• Dragan Punišić – Beira-Mar – 1993–1995, Farense – 1995–1998
• Siniša Radanović – Vitória de Guimarães – 2007–2008
• Sreto Ristić – Campomaiorense – 1999–(2000)^{[b CRO–YUG]}
• Jovo Simanić – Boavista – 1994–1995
• Saša Šimić – União da Madeira – 1994–1996, 1999–2002, Boavista – 1996–1998, Beira-Mar – 1998–1999
• Milan Stepanov – Porto – 2007–2009
• Goran Stevanović – Farense – 1993–1994, Vitória de Setúbal – 1994–1995, Campomaiorense – 1995–1996
• Vladimir Stojković – Sporting CP – 2007–2011
• Vladan Stojković – Leça – 1994–2000
• Vlada Stošić – Vitória de Setúbal – 1997–1999
• Miralem Sulejmani – Benfica – 2013–2015
• Ivan Todorović – Nacional – 2010–2012
• Borko Veselinović – Beira-Mar – 2006–(2007)^{[b KOS–YUG]}
• Zoran Vukčević – Chaves – (1994)–1995, 1996–1997
• Goran Živanović – União da Madeira – 1991–1996

Sierra Leone

• Lamin Conteh – Boavista – (1997)–1998, Varzim – 1997–(1998)
• Gbassay Sessay – Estrela da Amadora – 1987–1989, Vitória de Setúbal – 1992–1994, 1995–1996

Slovakia

• Vojtech Andrášik – Porto – 1940–1943
• Marek Čech – Porto – 2005–2008
• Martin Chrien – Benfica – 2017–2020
• Marián Had – Sporting CP – 2007–2008
• Milan Lalkovič – Vitória de Guimarães – 2012–2013
• Tomáš Oravec – Boavista – 2005–(2006)
• Boris Peškovič – Académica – 2008–2009
• Jakub Vojtuš – Olhanense – 2013–2014
• Marián Zeman – Beira-Mar – 2003–2005

Slovenia

• Vid Belec – Olhanense – 2013–2014
• Ažbe Jug – Sporting CP – 2015–
• Andrej Komac – Marítimo – (2005)–2006
• Miran Pavlin – Porto – 2000–2002
• Nejc Pečnik – Nacional – 2009–2012
• Damir Pekič – Marítimo – 2005–2006
• Ermin Rakovič – Nacional – 1997–1998, Beira-Mar – 1998–1999
• Zlatko Zahovič – Vitória de Guimarães – 1993–1996, Porto – 1996–1999, Benfica – 2001–2005
• Jan Oblak – Benfica – 2010–2014, Beira-Mar – 2010, Olhanense – 2011, União de Leiria – 2011–2012, Rio Ave – 2012–2013

South Africa

• David Byrne - Estoril, Belenenses - 1983–1985^{[b ENG]}
• Lyle Foster – Vitória de Guimarães – 2020–
• Calvin Kadi – Portimonense – 2010-11
• Kobamelo Kodisang – SC Braga – 2022–
• Jan Lechaba - Beira-Mar - 1979–1980
• Benni McCarthy – Porto – 2002, 2003–2006
• Thibang Phete – Vitória de Guimarães – 2015–2016, F.C. Famalicão – 2019–2020, Belenenses SAD – 2019–
• Luther Singh – Chaves – 2019, Moreirense – 2019-20, Paços de Ferreira – 2020-21
• Sphephelo Sithole – Belenenses SAD – 2019–
• Eric Tinkler – Vitória de Setúbal – 1992–1996
• Bongani Zungu – Vitória de Guimarães – 2016-17
• Mandla Zwane – Penafiel – 1994–1995, Gil Vicente – 1995–1996

Spain

• Aarón – Braga – 2015–
• Adrián – Porto – 2014–
• Carlos Pérez Álvarez – Chaves – 1998–1999, Vitória de Guimarães – 1999–2001, Nacional – 2001–2004
• Miguel Ángel Angulo – Sporting CP (2009)–2010
• Mikel Antiá – Braga – 2002–2003
• Ibón Pérez Arrieta – Braga – 2002–2003, Estoril – 2004–2005
• Iñigo Arteaga – Chaves – 1998–2000
• Cesar Atienza – Boavista – (1999)–2000
• José Belman – Nacional – 2001–2008
• Alberto Bodelón – Estrela da Amadora – 1996–1998
• Bráulio – Farense – 1996–1998
• Alberto Bueno – Porto – 2015–
• José Campaña – Porto – 2014–2015
• Joan Capdevila – Benfica – 2011–2012
• Diego Capel – Sporting CP – 2011–2015
• Iker Casillas – Porto – 2015–
• Catanha – Belenenses – 1995–1996, 2004–2005
• Chano – Benfica – 1999–2001
• Dani – Naval – 2002–2004, 2007–2008, Académica – 2004–2006
• José Luis Deus – Braga – 2000–2001
• Dani Díaz – Chaves – 1995–1998, Marítimo – 1998–2001
• Andrés Fernández – Porto – 2014–
• Paco Fortes – Farense – 1984–1991
• Fran – Leça – 1996–2000
• Francisco Gallardo – Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–(2006)
• José Luís Gallardo – Campomaiorense – 1997–1998
• Raúl Iglesias – Farense – 1998–2001
• Javi García – Benfica – 2009–2012, fBoavista – 2020–
• Álex Grimaldo – Benfica – 2016–
• José Ángel – Porto – 2014–
• Juan Carlos – Braga – 2011–
• Koke – Sporting CP – 2005–(2006)
• Rufino Lekue – Moreirense – 2002–2003
• Loinaz – Leça – 1997–1999
• Iván Marcano – Porto – 2014–
• Carlos Marchena – Benfica – 2000–2001
• Marcelino – União de Leiria – 1999–2000
• Matute – Chaves – 1996–1998
• Míner – Chaves – 1995–1998, Alverca – 1999–2000, Santa Clara – 2000–2004
• Moisés – Santa Clara – 2002–2003
• Mora – Belenenses – 2001–2002
• Miguel Mora – União da Madeira – 2001–2003, Rio Ave – 2003–2010
• José Luis Morales – Santa Clara – 2001–2002
• Nolito – Benfica – 2011–2013
• Óliver – Porto – 2014–2015
• Ivan Peñaranda – Santa Clara – 2002–2003
• Pepin – Marítimo – 2002–2003
• Juan Antonio Pizzi – Porto – (2000)–2001
• José Puntas – União da Madeira – 2001–2002, Paços de Ferreira – 2002–2004
• Raúl – Chaves – 1996–1998
• José Antonio Reyes – Benfica – 2008–2009
• António Segura Robaina – Sporting CP – 1999–2000
• Roberto – Benfica – 2010–2011
• Rodri – Farense – 2000–2002, Gil Vicente – 2002–2003
• Rodrigo – Benfica – 2010–2015
• Oriol Rosell – Sporting CP – 2014–
• Jesús Seba – Chaves – 1998–1999, Belenenses – 1999–2002
• Cristian Tello – Porto – 2014–2016
• Toñito – Vitória de Setúbal – 1997–1999, Sporting CP – 1999–2001, 2002–2004, Santa Clara – 2001–2002, Boavista – 2004–2005, União de Leiria – 2007–2008
• Toñito – Chaves – 1994–1996, 1997–2000, Vitória de Guimarães – 1996–1997
• Víctor Torres Mestre – Varzim – 2001–2002
• Tote – Benfica – 1999–2000
• Viqueira – Campomaiorense – 1997–1998
• Waldo – Campomaiorense – 1998–2000
• Yonathan – Estrela da Amadora – 2006–2008
• Alberto Zapater – Sporting CP – 2010–2011
• Pablo Moreno – CS Marítimo –2022-
• Pedro Porro – Sporting CP – 2020
• Adán – Sporting CP – 2020

Suriname

• Darl Douglas – Marítimo – 2006–2007

Sweden

• Robert Åhman Persson – Belenenses – 2016–18
• Anders Andersson – Benfica – 2001–2004, Belenenses – 2004–2005
• Erik Torsten Andersson – Estrela da Amadora – 1996–1997
• Nicklas Bärkroth - União de Leiria - 2012
• Michael Brundin – Vitória de Setúbal – 1994–1995, Campomaiorense – 1995–1996
• Lars Eriksson – Porto – 1995–1998
• Hans Eskilsson – Sporting CP – 1988–1989, Braga – 1989–1991, Estoril – 1991–1992
• Pontus Farnerud – Sporting CP – 2006–2008
• Tobias Grahn – Beira-Mar – 1998–1999
• Viktor Gyökeres – Sporting CP – 2023–
• Martin Holmberg – Boavista – 1987–1990
• Victor Lindelöf – Benfica – 2013–2017
• Mats Magnusson – Benfica – 1987–92
• Benny Mårtensson – S.C. Farense – 1984–85
• Joe Mendes – Braga – 2022–
• Alexander Östlund Vitória de Guimarães – 1998–1999
• Ulf Ottosson – Chaves – 1996
• Martin Pringle – Benfica – 1996–1999
• Jonny Rödlund – Braga – 1995–1997
• Stefan Schwarz – Benfica – 1991–1994
• Fredrik Söderström – Vitória de Guimarães, Porto, Braga – 1996–2002, 2003–04
• Glenn Strömberg – Benfica – 1983–1984
• Jonas Thern – Benfica – 1989–1992

Switzerland

• Diego Benaglio – Nacional – 2005–2008
• Loris Benito – Benfica – 2014–2015
• Gélson Fernandes – Sporting CP – 2012–2013^{[b CPV]}
• Alessandro Mangiarratti – Belenenses – 2003–2005

Tanzania

• Raul Neves Chipenda – Belenenses – 1995–1996, Vitória de Setúbal – 1996–2003

Timor-Leste

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• Alfaia – Leça – 1995–1998
• Joca – Braga, Riopele – 1969, 1976, 1977–1978
• Pelézinho – Académico de Viseu – 1978–1979
• Pincho – Belenenses – 1973–1977
• Rogério – Olhanense – 1963–1964

Trinidad and Tobago

• Russell Latapy – Académica – 1990–1994, Porto – 2004–2006, Boavista – 1996–1998
• Leonson Lewis – Académica – 1990–1994, Felgueiras – 1995–1996, Boavista – 1996–1997, Chaves – 1997–1998, Estrela da Amadora – 1998–2000
• Clint Marcelle – Vitória de Setúbal – 1992–1993, Felgueiras – 1994–1996
• Aurtis Whitley – Vitória de Setúbal – 1997–1998

Tunisia

• Larry Azouni – Nacional – 2020–
• Selim Benachour – Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–2006^{[b FRA]}

Turkey

• Sinan Bolat – Porto – 2013–2017
• Fatih Sonkaya – Porto – 2005–2006, Académica – 2006–2007
• Orkun Kökçü – Benfica – 2023–

Ukraine

• Serhiy Atelkin – Boavista – 1998–99
• Valeriy Bondarenko – Vitória de Guimarães – 2019–20
• Serhiy Kandaurov – Benfica – 1997–2001^{[b RUS–URS]}
• Orest Lebedenko – Vizela – 2023–
• Bohdan Milovanov – Arouca – 2022–
• Serhiy Shcherbakov – Sporting CP – 1992–94^{[b RUS–URS]}
• Anatoliy Trubin – Benfica – 2023–
• Dmytro Yarchuk – Estoril Praia – 2016–17
• Roman Yaremchuk – Benfica – 2021–23

United States

• Freddy Adu – Benfica, Belenenses – 2007-2008, 2009-2010^{[b GHA]}
• Alejandro Alvarado Jr. – Vizela – 2021–
• Tyler Boyd – Vitória de Guimarães – 2015–2019, Tondela – 2017–2018^{[b NZL][c NZL]}
• Reggie Cannon – Boavista – 2020–
• Kenny Cooper – Académica – 2004–2005
• Jovan Kirovski – Sporting CP – 2000–2001
• Alex Mendez – Vizela – 2021–
• Oguchi Onyewu – Sporting CP – 2011–2013
• Keaton Parks – Benfica – 2017–2018
• Caleb Patterson-Sewell – Vitória de Setúbal, Gil Vicente – 2012–2013, 2014–2015

Uruguay

• Carlos Aguiar – Académica – 2008–2009
• Luis Aguiar – Estrela da Amadora – (2007)–2008, Académica – 2007–(2008), Braga – 2008–2009
• Carlos Bueno – Sporting CP – 2006–2007
• Gonzalo Bueno – União Madeira – (2015)–2016
• Sebastián Coates – Sporting CP – 2016–
• Alejandro Díaz – Porto – 1996–1999
• Álvaro Fernández – Nacional – 2009–2010, Vitória de Setúbal – 2009
• Jorge Fucile – Porto – 2006–2014
• Mauro Goicoechea – Arouca – 2014–2015
• Marcelo Lipatin – Marítimo – 2006–2007, Nacional – 2007–2008, Trofense – 2008–2009
• Rodrigo Mora – Benfica – 2011–2013
• Horacio Peralta – Académica – (2007)–2008
• Álvaro Pereira – Porto – 2009–2012
• Maxi Pereira – Benfica – 2007–2015, Porto – 2015–
• Richard Porta – Belenenses – 2008–2009^{[b AUS]}
• Cristian Rodríguez – Benfica – 2007–2008, Porto – 2008–2012
• Jonathan Rodríguez – Benfica – 2015–2016
• Rodolfo Rodríguez – Sporting CP – 1988–1989
• "Tanque" Silva – Beira-Mar – 2004–2005
• Edgardo Simovic – Marítimo – 1995–1997
• Jonathan Urretavizcaya – Benfica – 2008–2014
• Marco Vanzini – Braga – 2003–2004
• Darwin Núñez – Benfica – 2020–2022
• Franco Israel – Sporting CP – 2022–

Uzbekistan

• Sardor Rashidov – C.D. Nacional – 2018–(2019)

Venezuela

• Breitner (footballer, born 1989) – União Madeira – 2015–2016
• Jhonder Cádiz – Vitória de Setúbal - 2018–2019, União da Madeira – 2015–2016, Nacional – 2016–2017, Moreirense – (2017)–2018, Vitória de Setúbal – 2018–2019, Benfica – 2019–
• Alejandro Cichero – Benfica – 1997–1998
• Fernando de Ornelas – Marítimo – 2002
• Jeriel De Santis – Boavista – 2020–
• Edder Farías – União Madeira – 2015–2016
• Jeffrén – Sporting CP – 2011–2014
• Pedro Lavoura – Académica de Coimbra, Braga – 1997–1999, 1999–2000
• Jhon Murillo – Benfica 2015– , Tondela – 2015–
• Ángelo Peña – Braga, Portimonense – 2010, 2010
• Edder Pérez – Marítimo – 2007–08
• José Antonio Pestana – Marítimo – 2001
• Mario Rondón – Paços de Ferreira 2009–2011, Nacional – 2011–15

Vietnam

• Lê Công Vinh – Leixões – (2009)–2010

Wales

• Andy Marriott – Beira-Mar – 2003–2004^{[b ENG][c ENG U21]}
• Mark Pembridge – Benfica – 1998–1999
• Dean Saunders – Benfica – 1998–1999

Zambia

• Rainford Kalaba – Braga – 2008–2010, Gil Vicente – 2008–2009, União de Leiria – 2009
• Collins Mbesuma – Marítimo – 2006–2007
• Perry Mutapa – Farense – 1998–2000