Players who played for Aston Villa and Leicester City

Our football grid database lists 7 players who played for both Aston Villa and Leicester City — from Youri Tielemans, Danny Drinkwater and Jordan Ayew to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

7 players in our database have worn both shirts — a Premier League rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England (3), 🇧🇪 Belgium (2), 🇬🇭 Ghana (1).
Popular third stop: Manchester United (4), Chelsea (2).

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Aston Villa × Leicester City — valid grid answers

Youri Tielemans 🇧🇪Also: Monaco, Manchester UnitedWELL-KNOWN
Danny Drinkwater 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Chelsea, Kasımpaşa, Manchester UnitedWELL-KNOWN
Jordan Ayew 🇬🇭Also: Crystal Palace, Lorient, MarsilyaWELL-KNOWN
Ryan Bertrand 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Chelsea, Southampton, Bournemouth, Nottm ForestDEEP CUT
Marc Albrighton Only Aston Villa & Leicester City in our databaseDEEP CUT
Tom Cleverley 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Everton, Manchester UnitedRARE PICK
Ritchie De Laet 🇧🇪Also: Manchester UnitedRARE 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 Leicester City players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

7 players who played for both Aston Villa and Leicester City are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

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

Youri Tielemans is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Danny Drinkwater and Jordan Ayew.

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

Ritchie De Laet is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Ritchie De Laet, Tom Cleverley and Marc Albrighton score the most points in SquadXOX.

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