AMC: Wesley Sneijder
Despite only working together briefly at Inter Milan, Wesley Sneijder is another top midfield player of his generation to have played under Benitez.
FC: Fernando Torres
Far better for Benitez at Liverpool than at Chelsea, Fernando Torres did still help deliver the Europa League for the Spaniard with the Blues, finding some of his best form at Stamford Bridge under his old Reds boss.
FC: Samuel Eto’o
One of the finest strikers of his generation, Samuel Eto’o reached some top form for Inter Milan when Benitez took over, having previously been used in a more defensive role by Jose Mourinho.