List of foreign Primeira Liga players
This is a list of foreign players that have played in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.
Players in bold are the ones that have international caps for their senior national team.
Clubs in bold are the current clubs of those players.
Albania
- Edmond Abazi – Boavista, Académica – 1994–1996, 1996–1999
- Klevis Dalipi – Santa Clara – 1997–2000
Algeria
- Hichem Belkaroui – Nacional– 2015–16
- Selim Bouadla – Académica de Coimbra– 2015–16
- Yacine Brahimi – Porto – 2014–
- Abdelmalek Cherrad – Marítimo – 2009–2011
- Bilel Aouacheria – Moreirense – 2017-18
- Karim Fellahi – Estoril – 2003–2005
- Kamel Ghilas – Vitória de Guimarães – 2006–2008
- Nabil Ghilas – Moreirense, Porto – 2012–2014
- Rafik Halliche – Nacional – 2007–2010
- Okacha Hamzaoui – Nacional – 2016–17
- Florent Hanin – Belenenses – 2016–2017
- Youssef Haraoui – Chaves – 1992–1993
- Mehdi Kerrouche – Naval – 2009–2010
- 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
- Islam Slimani – Sporting CP – 2013–16
- El Arabi Hillel Soudani – Vitória de Guimarães – 2011–2013
- Aymen Tahar– Nacional – 2015–16, 2017–18
- Hassan Yebda – Benfica, Belenenses – 2008–2009, 2017-18
- Kheireddine Zarabi – Belenenses, Vitória de Setúbal, C.F. União – 2008-2011, 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
- Celino – Vitória de Setúbal – 2002–2003
- Chaínho – Estrela da Amadora, Porto, Marítimo, Nacional – 1994–2001, 2003–2007
- 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-
- Ganga – Braga – 1995–1997
- João Ricardo – Moreirense – 2000–2005
- Kadú – Porto – 2011-12
- Kali – Santa Clara – 2001–2005
- 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–
- Maurito – União de Leiria – 2003–2004
- Mauro – Paços de Ferreira, Belenenses - 2001-2004
- 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
- Sousa – Campomaiorense – 1989–2001
- Álvaro Cardoso Teixeira – Vitória de Setúbal – 1982–1986, Belenenses – 1986–1995, Felgueiras – 1995–1996
- Júlio Tomé – Estrela da Amadora – –1999
- Vata – Varzim, Benfica, Estrela da Amadora – 1984–1992
- Jorge Filipe Vidigal – Sporting CP, Beira-Mar – 2001-2002, 2006–2007
- 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–
- Fernando Ávalos – Boavista – 2001–2003, Nacional – 2003–2008, Belenenses – 2008–
- Hernán Barcos – Sporting CP – 2016–
- Carlos Barrionuevo – Penafiel – 2005–2006
- Fernando Belluschi – Porto – 2009–2012
- Nelson Benítez – Porto – 2008–2009, Leixões S.C. – –2010
- Gonzalo Bergessio – Benfica – 2007–2008
- Maxi Bevacqua – Braga – –2006, Estrela da Amadora – 2005–
- 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
- Andrés Díaz – Benfica – –2008
- Aldo Duscher – Sporting CP – 1998–2000
- Juan Esnáider – Porto – –2002
- Maxi Estévez – Estrela da Amadora – –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 – –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–
- Gabriel Heinze – Sporting CP – 1998–1999
- Mauricio Hanuch – Sporting CP – –2000, Santa Clara – 2001–2002
- Hugo Ibarra – Porto – 2001–2002
- Emiliano Insúa – Sporting CP – 2011–2013
- Franco Jara – Benfica – –2015
- Julián Kmet – Sporting CP – 1998–1999
- César La Paglia – Vitória de Setúbal – –2007
- Federico Lagorio – Marítimo – 2000–2001
- Rodrigo Lamardo – Olhanense – 2009–2010
- Pedro Maurício Levato – Beira-Mar – 2001–2005, 2008–2009
- Lisandro López – Porto – 2005–2009
- Lisandro López – Benfica – 2013–
- Ricardo Lunari – Farense – 1999–
- Andrés Madrid – Braga – 2005–2011, Porto – 2009, Nacional – 2011–2012
- Julio Marchant – Nacional – 2004–2007
- Lucas Mareque – Porto – 2006–
- 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 – –2006
- Nicolás Otamendi – Porto – 2010–2014
- 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 – –2005
- Marcos Rojo – Sporting CP – 2012–2014
- Leandro Romagnoli – Sporting CP – 2006–2009
- Eduardo Salvio – Benfica – 2010–2011, 2012–
- Franco Cervi – Benfica – 2016–
- Javier Saviola – Benfica – 2009–2012
- José Shaffer – Benfica –2010
- Jonathan Silva – Sporting CP – 2014–
- 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
Armenia
- Gevorg Ghazaryan - Maritimo - 2015-
Australia
- Nick Ansell – Tondela – 2017–
- Vlado Bozinovski – Beira-Mar, Sporting CP, Paços de Ferreira, Felgueiras – 1989-1992, 1993–1996
- Michael Curcija – Braga – 2000–2001
- Jason Davidson – Paços de Ferreira – 2009–10
- Eugene Galeković – Beira-Mar – 2004–2005
- Dylan McGowan – Paços de Ferreira – 2017–
- Caleb Patterson-Sewell – Vitória de Setúbal – 2012–13
- 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
- Vali Gasimov – Vitória de Setúbal – 1997–1999
- Kamran Aghayev – Boavista – 2016–2017
- Emin Makhmudov – Boavista – 2016–2017
Barbados
- Peter Hinds - Marítimo, Gil Vicente - 1990-1993
Belarus
- Renan Bressan – Rio Ave – 2014–2016
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Mauricio Saucedo - Vitoria de Guimarães - 2010-11
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Nail Beširović – Estrela da Amadora – Académica, Espinho, Farense – 1991–1992, 1994–2001
- Emir Granov – Farense – 1998–1999
- Goran Kovačević – União da Madeira – 1994–1997
- Dane Kuprešanin – Famalicão, Vitória de Guimarães – 1991–1996
- Nikola Milinković – Chaves, Alverca – 1996–2001
- Srđan Slagalo – Varzim – 1995–1998
- Jasminko Velić – Estrela da Amadora – 1996–1998
Brazil
- List of Brazilian Primeira Liga players
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
- Georgi Velinov
- Lachezar Tanev
- Krasimir Bezinski
- Vasil Dragolov
- Antoni Zdravkov
- Valentin Ignatov
- Metodi Tomanov - Atlético Clube de Portugal - 1988–1990
- Marin Bakalov
- 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 Mikhailov – Belenenses – 1989–1991
- Stoycho Mladenov – Belenenses – 1986–1989, Vitória de Setúbal – 1989–1991, Estoril – 1991–1993
- Kiril Nikolov – Braga – 2003–
- Dian Petkov – Belenenses – –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 – –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
- Mamadou Tall – União de Leiria – 2008–2011
- Narcisse Yameogo – Braga – 2003–2004
- Ousseni Zongo – União de Leiria – 2007–2009
Cameroon
- Vincent Aboubakar – Porto – 2014–
- Georges Nnomo Ambassa – Boavista – –2005
- Clément Beaud – Académica – 2004–2005
- André Bikey – Paços de Ferreira – 2002–, Desportivo das Aves – –2004
- 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
- Fabrice Fokobo – Sporting CP – 2013–, 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–, 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
- Alex Bunbury – Marítimo – 1993–1999
- Pedro Pacheco – Nacional – 2009–2010
- Steven Vitória – Benfica – 2013–
Cape Verde
- Baroti – Estrela da Amadora – 1989–1993
- Brito – Gil Vicente, Boavista, Marítimo – 2012–2015, 2016-2017
- Caló – Salgueiros – 2000–2002
- Dady – Belenenses, Olhanense – 2005–2007, 2010-2012
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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–
- Pelé – Farense – 2002–2003, Belenenses – 2003–2006
- Piguita – Famalicão – 1993–1994, Beira-Mar – 1994–1995
- Pina – Vitória de Setúbal – 2001–2002
- Pinha – União de Leiria – –1997, 1998–1999
- Ricardo – Beira-Mar – 2004–2008, Paços de Ferreira – 2008–2010, 2012–, Vitória de Guimarães – 2010–11
- Nuno Rocha – C.S. Marítimo – 2013–2014
- Rui César – Marítimo – 1999–2001
- Sandro Mendes – Vitória de Setúbal – 1994–1995, 2000–2005, 2006–2010
- José Semedo – Rio Ave – 2008–2009
- Sidnei – Marítimo – 2006–2009
- Marco Soares – União de Leiria – 2007, 2009–2012
- 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
- Fernando Varela – Trofense, Feirense - 2008-2009, 2011–2012
- José Veiga – Benfica – 1995–1996
- Nélson Veiga – Estoril, Vitória de Setúbal, Naval – 1996–2006
- 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–
- Alejandro Escalona – Benfica – 2000–2001
- Matías Fernández – Sporting CP – 2009–2012
- Felipe Flores Quijada – Boavista – 2004–2005
- David Henríquez – Beira-Mar – 2002–2003
- Braulio Leal – Vitória de Guimarães – 2004–2005
- Igor Lichnovsky – Porto – 2015–
- 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 – –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
- Guillermo Celis - Benfica, Vitória de Guimarães - 2016-
- Edwin Congo – Vitória de Guimarães – 2000–2001
- Radamel Falcao – Porto – 2009–2011
- Fredy Guarín – Porto – 2008–2012
- Teófilo Gutiérrez – Sporting CP – 2015–
- 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–
- Alexander Viveros – Boavista – 2002–2004
Congo
- Moké Kajima - Braga – 1995–1996
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
- Makopoloka 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
- Bryan Ruiz – Sporting CP – 2015–
Croatia
- Andrija Balajić – Sporting CP – 1996–1997
- Zoran Ban – Belenenses – 1994–1995, Boavista – 1995–1996
- Stojan Belajić – União de Leiria – 1996–1997
- 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 – –1994, Vitória de Setúbal – 1993–, Belenenses – 1994–1996, Estrela da Amadora – 1997–1998
- Mladen Karoglan – Chaves – 1991–1993, Braga – 1993–1999
- Siniša Končalović – Estrela da Amadora – 1994–1995
- 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
- Branko Miljuš – Vitória de Setúbal – 1990–1992
- Mirsad Omerhodžić – Chaves – 1992–1993
- Kristijan Pavlović – Nacional – 2008–
- Alen Petrović – Belenenses – 1994–1995
- Danijel Pranjić – Sporting CP – 2012–2013
- Ivan Pudar – Boavista – 1991–1993
- Denis Putnik – Chaves – 1996–1998
- Rudi – Chaves – 1989–1992, Paços de Ferreira – 1992–1994
- Mario Stanić – Benfica – 1994–1995
- Tomo Šokota – Benfica – 2001–2005, Porto – 2005–2007
- Robert Špehar – Sporting CP – 1999–2001
- Mario Vojković – Chaves – 1996–1998
- Miroslav Žitnjak – União de Leiria – 1995–2000
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
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 – –2006
Ecuador
- Felipe Caicedo – Sporting CP –2010
- Iván Kaviedes – Porto – 2001–2002
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
- Nelson Bonilla – C.D. Nacional - 2016
England
- Eric Dier – Sporting CP – 2012–2014
- Gary Charles – Benfica – 1998–
- Brian Deane – Benfica – 1997–1999
- Steve Harkness – Benfica – 1998–
- Raphael Meade
- 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 – –1989
- Michael Thomas – Benfica – 1998–2000
- Phil Walker – Boavista – 1984–1991
Equatorial Guinea
- Javier Balboa – Benfica, Beira-Mar, Estoril – 2008–2009, 2011–2015
- André Neles – Marítimo – 2003-2004
Estonia
- Vjatšeslav Zahovaiko – União de Leiria – 2009–2011
Finland
- Kimmo Tarkkio – Chaves – 1992–1993
France
- Hassan Ahamada – Beira-Mar – 2004–, 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 – –2009, Porto – 2008–, 2015
- Aurélien Collin – Vitória de Setúbal – 2009–2011
- Thomas Debenest – Beira-Mar – 2002–2004
- Siramana Dembélé – Vitória de Setúbal – –2006
- Jean-Jacques Eydelie – Benfica – 1994–1995
- Manuel dos Santos – Benfica – 2004–2006
- 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
- Laurent Robert – Benfica – 2005–
- 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
- 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
- Yannick – Alverca – 2001–2004, Estoril – 2004–
Gabon
- Henry Antchouet – Belenenses – 2002–2005, Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–
- Etienne Bito'o – Gil Vicente – 2002–2004
- Yannick Larry – Gil Vicente – 2002–2004
- Théodore Nzue Nguema – Braga – 1999–2001
- 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–
Ghana
- Joe Addo – Belenenses – 1997–1998
- David Addy – Porto – 2010–2012, Académica – 2010–2011, Vitória de Guimarães – 2012–2014
- Augustine Ahinful – União de Leiria – –1999,–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–
- 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–
- 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 – –2000
Guadeloupe
- Cédrick Fiston – Académica – 2003–2004
- David Fleurival – Boavista – 2007–2008
- Jean Pierre – Naval, Gil Vicente – 1998–2001
- Ulick Lupède – Naval – 2009–2010
Guinea
- Sambégou Bangoura – Boavista – –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
- Evaldo – Vitória de Guimarães – 1996–2001
- Bruno Fernandes – Belenenses – 2000–2003, Desportivo das Aves – –2005, 2006–2007
- Forbs – Sporting CP – 1984–1986, 1988–1989, Boavista – 1989–1990, Braga – 1990–1995
- 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–
- Malá – Belenenses – 1997–1998, Beira-Mar – 2003–2005
- Almani Moreira – Boavista – 1999–2001, Desportivo das Aves – 2006–2007
- 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 – –2003
- Serifo – Leça – 1987–2004
- Sufrim Lopes – Naval – 2001–2008
- Tavares – Boavista – 1994–1996,–1999, Penafiel – 1996–1997, 2000–2001, Gil Vicente – 1998–2001
Haiti
- Yves Desmarets – Vitória de Guimarães – 2007–2010
- Jean Sony – Leixões – 2009–2010, Rio Ave – 2011–2012
Honduras
- Jona – Vitória de Guimarães – 2013
- David Suazo – Benfica – 2008–2009
Hungary
- Ákos Buzsáky – Porto – 2002–2003, Académica Coimbra – 2003–2004
- Attila Dragóner – Vitória de Guimarães – 2004–2006
- Miklós Fehér – Porto – 1998–2000, Salgueiros – 1999–, Braga – 2000–2001, Benfica – 2002–2004
- Miklós Gaál – Marítimo – –2006
- Szabolcs Gyánó – Académica – 2006–2008
- Ferenc Hamori – Marítimo – 1995–
- 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
- Eggert Jónsson
India
- Sanjeev Stalin - C.D. Aves
Indonesia
- Greg Nwokolo – Olhanense – 2009–2010
Republic of Ireland
- Pádraig Amond – Paços de Ferreira – 2010–2012
- Phil Babb – Sporting CP – 2000–2002
- Dominic Foley – Braga – 2003–2004
- Alan Mahon – Sporting CP – –2001
- Mickey Walsh – Porto – 1980–1986, Salgueiros – 1986–1987, Espinho – 1987–1988
Iran
- Alireza Haghighi – Penafiel – 2014–15, Marítimo – 2016
- Amir Abedzadeh – Marítimo – 2018–
Israel
- Ilan Bakhar – Braga – 2004–2005
- Eli Ohana – Braga – 1990–1991
- Alex Zahavi – Vitória Setúbal – 2010–11
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
- Rodrigo Possebon – Braga – 2009–2010
- Mario Sampirisi – Olhanense – 2014
- Ezequiel Schelotto – Sporting CP – 2015–17
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 – –2001
- Dijilly Vouho – Académica – 2007–2011
- Marco Zoro – Benfica – 2007–2011, Vitória de Setúbal – 2008–2010
Japan
- Koki Anzai – Portimonense – 2019–
- Shūichi Gonda – Portimonense – 2019–
- Nozomi Hiroyama – Braga – 2002–2003
- Daizen Maeda – Marítimo – 2019–
- Shoya Nakajima – Portimonense – 2017–2019, Porto – 2019–
- Takahito Soma – Marítimo – 2009–2010
- Junya Tanaka – Sporting CP – 2014–2016
Korea, Republic
- Jung Jae-kwon
- Lee Hyung-sang
- Kim Byung-suk – Vitória de Setúbal – 2006–2008
- Kim Dong-hyun – Braga – 2005–2007
- Suk Hyun-jun – Marítimo – 2013, Nacional – 2014–2015, Vitória de Setúbal – 2015–2016, Porto – 2016–
Liberia
- Musa Shannon – Marítimo – 1999–2001
Liechtenstein
- Peter Jehle – Boavista – 2006–2008
Lithuania
- Edgaras Jankauskas – Benfica – 2001–, Porto – 2002–2005, Belenenses – 2007–
Libya
- Djamal Mahamat – Salgueiros, Beira-Mar, Braga – 2001–2004, 2010-2013
Macedonia
- Wandeir – Naval – –2008
Madagascar
- Franck Rabarivony – Vitória de Guimarães – 2001–2002
Malaysia
- Nazmi Faiz – Beira-Mar – 2012–2013
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
- Salif Keita - Sporting CP - 1976–1979
- Falaye Sacko - Vitória de Guimarães - 2017-18
- Mamary Traoré – Naval – 2001–2003
Malta
- Udo Nwoko – Leixões – 2007–2009
Mauritius
- Jonathan Bru – Académica – 2009–10
Mexico
- Manuel Negrete Arias – Sporting CP 1986–1987
- Francisco Fonseca – Benfica – 2006–2007
- Edson Rivera – Braga – 2011–2012
- Diego Reyes – Porto – 2013–
- Héctor Herrera – Porto – 2014–
- Raúl Jiménez – Benfica – 2015–
- Raúl Gudiño – Porto – 2015–
- Jesús Corona – Porto – 2015–
- Miguel Layún – Porto – 2015–
- Ulises Dávila – Vitória de Setúbal – 2015
- Joao Maleck – Porto – 2017–
- Antonio Briseño – Feirense – 2017–
- Paolo Medina – Benfica – 2017 –
Montenegro
- Andrija Delibašić – Benfica – 2004–, Braga – 2005–2006, Beira-Mar – 2006–
- Milonja Đukić – Farense – 1991–1998
- Zoran Filipović – Benfica – 1981–1984, Boavista – 1984–1985
- Ivica Kralj – Porto – –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
- Aziz Bouderbala – Estoril – 1992–1993
- Mehdi Carcela – Benfica – 2015–16
- Youssef Chippo – Porto – 1996–1999
- Rachid Daoudi – Tirsense – 1995–1996, Belenenses – –1997
- Aziz Doufikar – Espinho – 1987–1995, Vitória de Setúbal – 1995–1997
- Mustapha El Biyaz – Penafiel – 1987–1988
- Abdessamad El Bouzidi – Académica – –1999
- Abdelkrim El Hadrioui – Benfica – 1996–1998
- Faysal El Idrissi – Santa Clara – 1999–2000
- Tahar El Khalej – União de Leiria – 1994–1997, Benfica – 1997–2000
- Ali El-Omari – Gil Vicente – 2001–2003, Boavista – 2003–2004, Estoril – –2005, Beira-Mar – 2004–, Marítimo – 2005–
- Youssef Fertout – Belenenses – 1995–1998
- Khalid Fouhami – Académica – –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–
- 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
- Jaouad Zairi – Boavista – –2007
Mozambique
- Armando Sá – Belenenses – 1992–1994, Rio Ave – 1988–2001, Braga – 2001, Benfica – 2002–2004
- Chiquinho Conde – Belenenses – 1987–1991, 1995–1996, Braga – 1991–1992, Vitória de Setúbal – 1992–1994,–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
- Mateus – Boavista – 1992–1995
- Mexer – Sporting CP – 2010–2012, Olhanense – 2010–2012, Nacional – 2012–2014
- Paíto – Sporting CP – 2003–2006, Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–, Braga – 2006–
- Tico-Tico – Estrela da Amadora – 1994–1996
- Tininho – Beira-Mar, Belenenses – 2004–05, 2006–07, 2009
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–
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – Campomaiorense, Boavista – 1995–97
- Glenn Helder – Benfica – 1996–1997
- Peter Houtman – Sporting CP – 1986–1989
- Ola John – Benfica – 2012–2015
- Bruno Martins Indi – Porto – 2014–2016
- 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 – –2008, União de Leiria – 2007–
- Gaston Taument – Benfica – –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
- Nordin Wooter – Braga – 2003–2004
- Romeo Wouden – Boavista – –1998
- Ricky van Wolfswinkel – Sporting CP – 2011–2013
- Stijn Schaars – Sporting CP – 2011–2013
New Zealand
- Tyler Boyd – Vitória de Guimarães – 2015–, Tondela – 2017–
Nigeria
- Abiodun Agunbiade – Braga – 2000–2003, Naval – 2003–2004
- Jacob Adebanjo – Vitória de Setúbal – –2018
- Dele Alampasu – Feirense – 2015–
- Amaobi – Rio Ave – 2004–
- 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 – –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–
- Uche Okafor – União de Leiria – –1995, Farense – 1995–1996
- Samuel Okunowo – Benfica – 1999–2000
- Oladapo Olufemi – Boavista – 2007–2008
- Richard Daddy Owubokiri – Benfica – 1988–, Estrela da Amadora – 1989–1991, Boavista – 1991–1994, Belenenses – 1994–1995
- Pascal – Nacional – 2001–2002, Vitória de Setúbal – 2002–2004,–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–
Northern Ireland
- Colin Hill – Marítimo – 1986–1987
Norway
- Azar Karadas – Benfica – 2004–2005
Palestine
- Javier Cohene – Paços de Ferreira, Vitória de Setúbal – 2010–2014
Panama
- José Luis Garcés – Belenenses – 2006–2007, Académica – 2008–2009
- Gabriel Gómez – Belenenses – 2007–2008, 2008–2010
Paraguay
- Diego Aguilera – Farense – –2000
- Antolín Alcaraz – Beira-Mar – 2002–2007
- Victor Aquino – Marítimo – 2008–
- 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
- Lorenzo Melgarejo – Benfica – 2011–2013, Paços de Ferreira – 2011–2012
- Luis Páez – Sporting CP – –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
- 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–
- Abel Augusto Lobatón – Marítimo – 2004–
- 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–
- 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
- 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 – –2008, Boavista – 2007–
Romania
- Florin Bătrânu – União de Leiria – –2000
- Ovidiu Cuc – Chaves – 1996–1999, Gil Vicente – 1999–2000
- Iosif Fabian – Sporting CP – 1953–1955, Barreirense – 1955–1957, Caldas – –1959
- Lucian Marinescu – Farense – 1999–2000, Académica – 2002–2004
- Sebastian Mladen – Olhanense – 2013–2014
- Marius Niculae – Sporting CP – 2001–2005
- Basarab Panduru – Benfica – –1996, 1996–1998, Porto – –1999, Salgueiros – –2000
- Raul Rusescu – Braga – 2013–2014
- Marcel Sabou – Chaves – 1996–1998
- Cristian Săpunaru – Porto – 2008–2012
- Ion Sburlea – Marítimo – 1999–
- László Sepsi– Benfica 2007–
- 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 – –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
- 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
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
- Marcos Barbeiro – Marítimo – 2015
- Orlando – Estrela da Amadora – 1995–1997
Saudi Arabia
- Saleh Al-Shehri – Beira-Mar – 2012–2013
Scotland
- Ryan Gauld – Sporting CP – 2014–
- Steve Kean – Académica – 1988–1991
- Stephen McPhee – Beira-Mar – 2004–2005
- Billy Rafferty
- 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–
- Baba Diawara – Marítimo – 2008, 2015–
- El Hadji Diouf II – Vitória de Setúbal – –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–
- Dame N'Doye – Académica – 2006–2007
- Ousmane N'Doye – Estoril – –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
Serbia
- Darko Anić – Nacional – –2006, Rio Ave – 2005–
- Srđan Bajčetić – Braga – 1997–1998
- Jovo Bosančić – União da Madeira – 1992–1996, 1999–2000, Campomaiorense – 1995–, Nacional – 2000–2003
- Miloš Bosančić – Boavista – –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 – –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 – –2008
- Dragan Groćeša – União da Madeira – 1990–1998
- Zoran Hajdić – Salgueiros – 1994–1998
- Željko Janović – Gil Vicente – 1995–1996
- 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–
- 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–
- Zoran Vukčević – Chaves – –1995, 1996–1997
- Goran Živanović – União da Madeira – 1991–1996
Sierra Leone
- Lamin Conteh – Boavista – –1998, Varzim – 1997–
- 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
- Marián Had – Sporting CP – 2007–2008
- Milan Lalkovič – Vitória de Guimarães – 2012–2013
- Tomáš Oravec – Boavista – 2005–
- Boris Peškovič – Académica – 2008–2009
- Marián Zeman – Beira-Mar – 2003–2005
Slovenia
- Vid Belec – Olhanense – 2013–2014
- Ažbe Jug – Sporting CP – 2015–
- Andrej Komac – Marítimo – –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
- Jan Lechaba - Beira-Mar - 1979–1980
- Benni McCarthy – Porto – 2002, 2003–2006
- Eric Tinkler – Vitória de Setúbal – 1992–1996
- Mandla Zwane – Penafiel – 1994–1995, Gil Vicente – 1995–1996
Spain
- Aarón – Braga – 2015–
- Adrián – Porto – 2014–
- Carlos Álvarez – Chaves – 1998–1999, Vitória de Guimarães – 1999–2001, Nacional – 2001–2004
- Miguel Ángel Angulo – Sporting CP –2010
- Mikel Antiá – Braga – 2002–2003
- Ibón Pérez Arrieta – Braga – 2002–2003, Estoril – 2004–2005
- Iñigo Arteaga – Chaves – 1998–2000
- Cesar Atienza – Boavista – –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–
- José Luís Gallardo – Campomaiorense – 1997–1998
- Raúl Iglesias – Farense – 1998–2001
- Javi García – Benfica – 2009–2012
- Álex Grimaldo – Benfica – 2016–
- José Ángel – Porto – 2014–
- Juan Carlos – Braga – 2011–
- Koke – Sporting CP – 2005–
- 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 – –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
Suriname
- Darl Douglas – Marítimo – 2006–2007
Sweden
- Ulf Ottosson - Chaves
- Nicklas Bärkroth - União de Leiria
- Anders Andersson – Benfica – 2001–2004, Belenenses – 2004–2005
- Erik Torsten Andersson – Estrela da Amadora – 1996–1997
- 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
- Martin Holmberg – Boavista – 1987–1990
- Victor Lindelöf – Benfica – 2013–
- Mats Magnusson – Benfica – 1987–1992
- Alexander Östlund Vitória de Guimarães – 1998–1999
- Martin Pringle – Benfica – 1996–1999
- Jonny Rödlund – Braga – 1995–1997
- Jonas Thern – Benfica – 1989–1992
- Stefan Schwarz – Benfica – 1991–1994
- Fredrik Söderström – Vitória de Guimarães – 1997–2001, Porto – 2001–2004, Braga – 2003–2004, Estrela da Amadora – 2004–2005
- Glenn Strömberg – Benfica – 1983–1984
Switzerland
- Diego Benaglio – Nacional – 2005–2008
- Loris Benito – Benfica – 2014–2015
- Gélson Fernandes – Sporting CP – 2012–2013
- Alessandro Mangiarratti – Belenenses – 2003–2005
Tanzania
- Raul Neves Chipenda – Belenenses – 1995–1996, Vitória de Setúbal – 1996–2003
Timor-Leste
- 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
- Selim Benachour – Vitória de Guimarães – 2005–2006
Turkey
- Sinan Bolat – Porto – 2013–
- Fatih Sonkaya – Porto – 2005–2006, Académica – 2006–2007
Ukraine
- Serhiy Atelkin – Boavista – 1998–1999
- Serhiy Kandaurov – Benfica – 1997–2001, Salgueiros – 2003–2004
- Serhiy Scherbakov – Sporting CP – 1992–1994
United States
- Freddy Adu – Benfica, Belenenses – 2007-2008, 2009-2010
- Kenny Cooper – Académica – 2004–2005
- Kamani Hill – Vitória de Guimarães – 2009–2010
- Jovan Kirovski – Sporting CP – 2000–2001
- Oguchi Onyewu – Sporting CP – 2011–2013
Uruguay
- Carlos Aguiar – Académica – 2008–2009
- Luis Aguiar – Estrela da Amadora – –2008, Académica – 2007–, Braga – 2008–2009
- Carlos Bueno – Sporting CP – 2006–2007
- 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 – –2008
- Álvaro Pereira – Porto – 2009–2012
- Maxi Pereira – Benfica – 2007–2015, Porto – 2015–
- Richard Porta – Belenenses – 2008–2009
- 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
Uzbekistan
- Sardor Rashidov – C.D. Nacional – 2019–
Venezuela
- Jhonder Cádiz – Vitória de Setúbal - 2018–2019,União da Madeira – 2015–2017, Nacional
- Alejandro Cichero – Benfica – 1997–1998
- Fernando de Ornelas – Marítimo – 2002
- 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
Wales
- Andy Marriott – Beira-Mar – 2003–2004
- 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