Players who played for Manchester City and Marsilya

Our football grid database lists 9 players who played for both Manchester City and Marsilya — from Benjamin Mendy, Iliman Ndiaye and Samir Nasri to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

9 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the Premier League and Ligue 1.
Most common nationalities: 🇫🇷 France (2), 🇸🇳 Senegal (1), 🇮🇹 Italy (1).
Popular third stop: Monaco (2), Sevilla (2), Genoa (2).

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Manchester City × Marsilya — valid grid answers

Benjamin Mendy 🇫🇷Also: Lorient, MonacoWELL-KNOWN
Iliman Ndiaye 🇸🇳Also: EvertonWELL-KNOWN
Samir Nasri 🇫🇷Also: Antalyaspor, Sevilla, West Ham, ArsenalWELL-KNOWN
Mario Balotelli 🇮🇹Also: Genoa, Inter, Liverpool, AC Milan…DEEP CUT
George Weah Also: Monaco, Paris SG, AC Milan, ChelseaDEEP CUT
Issa Kaboré 🇧🇫Also: Benfica, Werder BremenDEEP CUT
Gerónimo Rulli 🇦🇷Also: Ajax, Montpellier, Real Sociedad, VillarrealRARE PICK
Karim Rekik 🇳🇱Also: PSV, SevillaRARE PICK
Olivier Ntcham 🇨🇲Also: Genoa, SamsunsporRARE 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 Manchester City and Marsilya players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

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

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

Benjamin Mendy is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Iliman Ndiaye and Samir Nasri.

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

Olivier Ntcham is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Olivier Ntcham, Karim Rekik and Gerónimo Rulli score the most points in SquadXOX.

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