Players who played for Manchester City and Real Madrid

Our football grid database lists 11 players who played for both Manchester City and Real Madrid — from Bernardo Silva, Mateo Kovacic and Robinho to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

11 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the Premier League and La Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇪🇸 Spain (4), 🇧🇷 Brazil (2), 🇵🇹 Portugal (1).
Popular third stop: Benfica (2), Monaco (2), Başakşehir (2).

11 players · most famous first

Manchester City × Real Madrid — valid grid answers

Bernardo Silva 🇵🇹Also: Benfica, MonacoWELL-KNOWN
Mateo Kovacic 🇭🇷Also: Chelsea, InterWELL-KNOWN
Robinho 🇧🇷Also: Başakşehir, AC Milan, SivassporWELL-KNOWN
Brahim Díaz 🇲🇦Also: AC MilanWELL-KNOWN
Álvaro Negredo 🇪🇸Also: Beşiktaş, Rayo, Sevilla, ValenciaDEEP CUT
Emmanuel Adebayor 🇹🇬Also: Crystal Palace, Başakşehir, Kayserispor, Tottenham…DEEP CUT
Steve McManaman 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: LiverpoolDEEP CUT
Javi García 🇪🇸Also: Benfica, Real Betis, Boavista, OsasunaDEEP CUT
Rubén Sobrino 🇪🇸Also: Girona, ValenciaRARE PICK
Danilo 🇧🇷Also: Juventus, PortoRARE PICK
José Pozo 🇪🇸Also: RayoRARE 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 Real Madrid players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

11 players who played for both Manchester City and Real Madrid are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

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

Bernardo Silva is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Mateo Kovacic and Robinho.

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

José Pozo is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like José Pozo, Danilo and Rubén Sobrino score the most points in SquadXOX.

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