Players who played for Brighton and Manchester United

Our football grid database lists 4 players who played for both Brighton and Manchester United — from Danny Welbeck, Jesse Lingard and Carlos Baleba 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 Premier League rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England (2), 🇨🇲 Cameroon (1), Northern Ireland (1).

4 players · most famous first

Brighton × Manchester United — valid grid answers

Danny Welbeck 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Arsenal, ChelseaWELL-KNOWN
Jesse Lingard 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Leicester City, Nottm Forest, West HamWELL-KNOWN
Carlos Baleba 🇨🇲Also: LilleDEEP CUT
Oliver Norwood Also: FulhamRARE 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 Brighton and Manchester United players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

4 players who played for both Brighton and Manchester United are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Brighton and Manchester United?

Danny Welbeck is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Jesse Lingard and Carlos Baleba.

What is the rarest Brighton and Manchester United answer in a football grid?

Oliver Norwood is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Oliver Norwood, Carlos Baleba and Jesse Lingard score the most points in SquadXOX.

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