Players who played for Atlético Madrid and Villarreal

Our football grid database lists 14 players who played for both Atlético Madrid and Villarreal — from Rodri, Diego Godín and Álex Baena to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

14 players in our database have worn both shirts — a La Liga rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🇪🇸 Spain (5), 🇺🇾 Uruguay (3), 🇧🇷 Brazil (2).
Popular third stop: Inter (2), Arsenal (2), Valencia (2).

14 players · most famous first

Atlético Madrid × Villarreal — valid grid answers

Rodri 🇪🇸Also: Manchester City, BarcelonaWELL-KNOWN
Diego Godín 🇺🇾Also: Cagliari, InterWELL-KNOWN
Álex Baena 🇪🇸Also: GironaWELL-KNOWN
Diego Forlán 🇺🇾Also: Manchester United, InterWELL-KNOWN
Alexander Sørloth 🇳🇴Also: Crystal Palace, RB Leipzig, Real Sociedad, TrabzonsporWELL-KNOWN
Sergio Asenjo 🇪🇸Only Atlético Madrid & Villarreal in our databaseDEEP CUT
Thomas Partey 🇬🇭Also: Arsenal, MallorcaDEEP CUT
Gabriel Paulista 🇧🇷Also: Arsenal, Beşiktaş, ValenciaDEEP CUT
Luciano Vietto 🇦🇷Also: Fulham, Sporting CP, Sevilla, ValenciaDEEP CUT
Óliver Torres 🇪🇸Also: Porto, SevillaDEEP CUT
Adrián López 🇪🇸Also: Osasuna, PortoRARE PICK
Rafael Borré 🇨🇴Also: E. Frankfurt, Werder BremenRARE PICK
Léo Baptistão 🇧🇷Also: Real Betis, RayoRARE PICK
Santiago Mouriño 🇺🇾Only Atlético Madrid & Villarreal 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 Atlético Madrid and Villarreal players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

14 players who played for both Atlético Madrid and Villarreal are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Atlético Madrid and Villarreal?

Rodri is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Diego Godín and Álex Baena.

What is the rarest Atlético Madrid and Villarreal answer in a football grid?

Santiago Mouriño is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Santiago Mouriño, Léo Baptistão and Rafael Borré score the most points in SquadXOX.

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