Players who played for Brest and Newcastle

Our football grid database lists 4 players who played for both Brest and Newcastle — from Islam Slimani, Loïc Rémy and Massadio Haïdara 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 cross-border route between the Ligue 1 and Premier League.
Most common nationalities: 🇫🇷 France (2), 🇩🇿 Algeria (1), 🇲🇱 Mali (1).
Popular third stop: Lyon (2), Lens (2).

4 players · most famous first

Brest × Newcastle — valid grid answers

Islam Slimani 🇩🇿Also: Fenerbahçe, Leicester City, Lyon, Monaco…WELL-KNOWN
Loïc Rémy 🇫🇷Also: Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Getafe, Lille…WELL-KNOWN
Massadio Haïdara 🇲🇱Also: LensDEEP CUT
Florian Lejeune 🇫🇷Also: Girona, Manchester City, Rayo, VillarrealRARE 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 Brest and Newcastle players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

4 players who played for both Brest and Newcastle are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Brest and Newcastle?

Islam Slimani is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Loïc Rémy and Massadio Haïdara.

What is the rarest Brest and Newcastle answer in a football grid?

Florian Lejeune is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Florian Lejeune, Massadio Haïdara and Loïc Rémy score the most points in SquadXOX.

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