Players who played for Arsenal and Crystal Palace

Our football grid database lists 12 players who played for both Arsenal and Crystal Palace — from Eberechi Eze, Ashley Cole and Rob Holding to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

12 players in our database have worn both shirts — a Premier League rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England (4), 🇫🇷 France (2), 🇯🇵 Japan (1).
Popular third stop: Ajax (2).

12 players · most famous first

Arsenal × Crystal Palace — valid grid answers

Eberechi Eze 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Only Arsenal & Crystal Palace in our databaseWELL-KNOWN
Ashley Cole 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Chelsea, RomaWELL-KNOWN
Rob Holding 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Only Arsenal & Crystal Palace in our databaseWELL-KNOWN
Takehiro Tomiyasu 🇯🇵Also: Ajax, BolognaWELL-KNOWN
Eddie Nketiah 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Bournemouth, LeedsDEEP CUT
Albert Sambi Lokonga 🇧🇪Also: SevillaDEEP CUT
Emmanuel Adebayor 🇹🇬Also: Başakşehir, Kayserispor, Tottenham, Monaco…DEEP CUT
Mathieu Flamini 🇫🇷Also: Getafe, AC Milan, MarsilyaDEEP CUT
Matt Turner 🇺🇸Also: Lyon, Nottm ForestRARE PICK
Marouane Chamakh 🇲🇦Also: West Ham, BordeauxRARE PICK
Yaya Sanogo 🇫🇷Also: Ajax, ToulouseRARE PICK
Rui Fonte 🇵🇹Also: Benfica, Fulham, Lille, Braga…RARE PICK

Labels compare players within this list: well-known names come first, rare picks last — rare picks score the most Football IQ in SquadXOX.

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FAQ

How many Arsenal and Crystal Palace players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

12 players who played for both Arsenal and Crystal Palace are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Arsenal and Crystal Palace?

Eberechi Eze is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Ashley Cole and Rob Holding.

What is the rarest Arsenal and Crystal Palace answer in a football grid?

Rui Fonte is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Rui Fonte, Yaya Sanogo and Marouane Chamakh score the most points in SquadXOX.

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