This article examines footballers who had represented at least seven or eight clubs before turning 23, using Jhon Duran’s latest loan move to Benfica as the starting point.

– Jhon Duran, 22, has joined Benfica on loan, making it the seventh club of his career.
– Former USA prodigy Freddy Adu had joined eight clubs by 22, amid early expectations that he would become a global star.
– Croatian goalkeeper Matej Delac played for eight clubs by 22, largely through loan spells while contracted to Chelsea.
– Nathaniel Chalobah had represented seven clubs by 22 before joining Watford permanently from Chelsea.
– Josh McEachran also reached seven clubs by 22 after several Chelsea loans and a move to Brentford.