Players who played for Manchester City and Porto

Our football grid database lists 6 players who played for both Manchester City and Porto — from Nicolás Otamendi, Eliaquim Mangala and Seko Fofana 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 cross-border route between the Premier League and Primeira Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇧🇷 Brazil (2), 🇦🇷 Argentina (1), 🇫🇷 France (1).
Popular third stop: Valencia (3).

6 players · most famous first

Manchester City × Porto — valid grid answers

Nicolás Otamendi 🇦🇷Also: Benfica, ValenciaWELL-KNOWN
Eliaquim Mangala 🇫🇷Also: Everton, St. Étienne, ValenciaWELL-KNOWN
Seko Fofana 🇨🇮Also: Fulham, Lens, Rennes, UdineseDEEP CUT
Fernando 🇧🇷Also: Galatasaray, SevillaDEEP CUT
Danilo 🇧🇷Also: Juventus, Real MadridRARE PICK
Nico González 🇪🇸Also: Barcelona, ValenciaRARE 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 Porto players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

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

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

Nicolás Otamendi is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Eliaquim Mangala and Seko Fofana.

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

Nico González is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Nico González, Danilo and Fernando score the most points in SquadXOX.

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