Players who played for Manchester City and Newcastle

Our football grid database lists 5 players who played for both Manchester City and Newcastle — from Elliot Anderson, Kieran Trippier and James Milner to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

5 players in our database have worn both shirts — a Premier League rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England (3), 🇫🇷 France (2).

5 players · most famous first

Manchester City × Newcastle — valid grid answers

Elliot Anderson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Nottm ForestWELL-KNOWN
Kieran Trippier 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Atlético Madrid, Tottenham, WolvesWELL-KNOWN
James Milner 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Aston Villa, Brighton, Leeds, LiverpoolDEEP CUT
Florian Lejeune 🇫🇷Also: Brest, Girona, Rayo, VillarrealDEEP CUT
Sylvain Distin 🇫🇷Also: Bournemouth, Everton, Paris SGRARE 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 Newcastle players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

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

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

Elliot Anderson is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Kieran Trippier and James Milner.

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

Sylvain Distin is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Sylvain Distin, Florian Lejeune and James Milner score the most points in SquadXOX.

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