Players who played for Bayern München and Schalke 04

Our football grid database lists 10 players who played for both Bayern München and Schalke 04 — from Manuel Neuer, Leon Goretzka and Leroy Sané to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

10 players in our database have worn both shirts — a Bundesliga rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🇩🇪 Germany (7), 🇨🇲 Cameroon (1), 🇩🇰 Denmark (1).
Popular third stop: Stuttgart (3), Mainz 05 (2).

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Bayern München × Schalke 04 — valid grid answers

Manuel Neuer 🇩🇪Only Bayern München & Schalke 04 in our databaseWELL-KNOWN
Leon Goretzka 🇩🇪Also: Aston VillaWELL-KNOWN
Leroy Sané 🇩🇪Also: Galatasaray, Manchester CityWELL-KNOWN
Holger Badstuber 🇩🇪Also: StuttgartWELL-KNOWN
Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting 🇨🇲Also: Mainz 05, Paris SGDEEP CUT
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg 🇩🇰Also: Augsburg, Marsilya, Southampton, TottenhamDEEP CUT
Alexander Nübel 🇩🇪Also: Monaco, Stuttgart, BeşiktaşDEEP CUT
Sebastian Rudy 🇩🇪Also: Hoffenheim, StuttgartRARE PICK
Alessandro Schöpf 🇦🇹Only Bayern München & Schalke 04 in our databaseRARE PICK
Jan Kirchhoff 🇩🇪Also: Mainz 05RARE 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 Bayern München and Schalke 04 players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

10 players who played for both Bayern München and Schalke 04 are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Bayern München and Schalke 04?

Manuel Neuer is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Leon Goretzka and Leroy Sané.

What is the rarest Bayern München and Schalke 04 answer in a football grid?

Jan Kirchhoff is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Jan Kirchhoff, Alessandro Schöpf and Sebastian Rudy score the most points in SquadXOX.

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