Players who played for Crystal Palace and Newcastle

Our football grid database lists 6 players who played for both Crystal Palace and Newcastle — from Andros Townsend, Yohan Cabaye and Patrick van Aanholt to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

6 players in our database have worn both shirts — a Premier League rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England (2), 🇫🇷 France (2), 🇳🇱 Netherlands (1).
Popular third stop: Lille (2), Chelsea (2).

6 players · most famous first

Crystal Palace × Newcastle — valid grid answers

Andros Townsend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Antalyaspor, Everton, Leeds, TottenhamWELL-KNOWN
Yohan Cabaye 🇫🇷Also: Paris SG, St. Étienne, LilleWELL-KNOWN
Patrick van Aanholt 🇳🇱Also: Chelsea, Galatasaray, Leicester City, PSVDEEP CUT
Loïc Rémy 🇫🇷Also: Chelsea, Getafe, Lille, Marsilya…DEEP CUT
Shola Ameobi 🇳🇬Also: GaziantepRARE PICK
Dwight Gayle 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Only Crystal Palace & Newcastle 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 Crystal Palace and Newcastle players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

6 players who played for both Crystal Palace and Newcastle are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

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

Andros Townsend is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Yohan Cabaye and Patrick van Aanholt.

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

Dwight Gayle is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Dwight Gayle, Shola Ameobi and Loïc Rémy score the most points in SquadXOX.

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