Players who played for Barcelona and Manchester City

Our football grid database lists 13 players who played for both Barcelona and Manchester City — from Gabriel Jesus, Sergio Agüero and Rodri to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

13 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the La Liga and Premier League.
Most common nationalities: 🇪🇸 Spain (7), 🇧🇷 Brazil (1), 🇦🇷 Argentina (1).
Popular third stop: Valencia (3), Arsenal (2), Atlético Madrid (2).

13 players · most famous first

Barcelona × Manchester City — valid grid answers

Gabriel Jesus 🇧🇷Also: ArsenalWELL-KNOWN
Sergio Agüero 🇦🇷Also: Atlético MadridWELL-KNOWN
Rodri 🇪🇸Also: Atlético Madrid, VillarrealWELL-KNOWN
Ferran Torres 🇪🇸Also: Valencia, Paris SGWELL-KNOWN
Claudio Bravo 🇨🇱Also: Real Betis, Real SociedadWELL-KNOWN
Pedro Porro 🇪🇸Also: Girona, Sporting CP, TottenhamDEEP CUT
João Cancelo 🇵🇹Also: Bayern München, Benfica, Inter, Juventus…DEEP CUT
İlkay Gündoğan 🇩🇪Also: B. Dortmund, GalatasarayDEEP CUT
Nolito 🇪🇸Also: Benfica, Celta Vigo, SevillaDEEP CUT
Yaya Touré 🇨🇮Also: MonacoRARE PICK
Denis Suárez 🇪🇸Also: Arsenal, Celta Vigo, Sevilla, VillarrealRARE PICK
Nico González 🇪🇸Also: Porto, ValenciaRARE PICK
Eric García 🇪🇸Also: GironaRARE 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 Barcelona and Manchester City players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

13 players who played for both Barcelona and Manchester City are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Barcelona and Manchester City?

Gabriel Jesus is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Sergio Agüero and Rodri.

What is the rarest Barcelona and Manchester City answer in a football grid?

Eric García is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Eric García, Nico González and Denis Suárez score the most points in SquadXOX.

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