Players who played for Aston Villa and Brighton

Our football grid database lists 4 players who played for both Aston Villa and Brighton — from Darren Bent, James Milner and Gary Gardner to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

4 players in our database have worn both shirts — a Premier League rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England (4).

4 players · most famous first

Aston Villa × Brighton — valid grid answers

Darren Bent 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Fulham, TottenhamWELL-KNOWN
James Milner 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester City, NewcastleWELL-KNOWN
Gary Gardner 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Nottm ForestDEEP CUT
Joe Bennett 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Only Aston Villa & Brighton in our databaseRARE 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 Aston Villa and Brighton players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

4 players who played for both Aston Villa and Brighton are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Aston Villa and Brighton?

Darren Bent is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by James Milner and Gary Gardner.

What is the rarest Aston Villa and Brighton answer in a football grid?

Joe Bennett is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Joe Bennett, Gary Gardner and James Milner score the most points in SquadXOX.

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