Players who played for Manchester City and Valencia

Our football grid database lists 9 players who played for both Manchester City and Valencia — from Ferran Torres, Nicolás Otamendi and David Silva 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 La Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇪🇸 Spain (5), 🇦🇷 Argentina (2), 🇵🇹 Portugal (1).
Popular third stop: Barcelona (3), Porto (3), Benfica (2).

9 players · most famous first

Manchester City × Valencia — valid grid answers

Ferran Torres 🇪🇸Also: Barcelona, Paris SGWELL-KNOWN
Nicolás Otamendi 🇦🇷Also: Benfica, PortoWELL-KNOWN
David Silva 🇪🇸Also: Real Sociedad, Celta VigoWELL-KNOWN
João Cancelo 🇵🇹Also: Barcelona, Bayern München, Benfica, Inter…DEEP CUT
Álvaro Negredo 🇪🇸Also: Beşiktaş, Rayo, Real Madrid, SevillaDEEP CUT
Bruno Zuculini 🇦🇷Also: Rayo, VeronaDEEP CUT
Eliaquim Mangala 🇫🇷Also: Everton, Porto, St. ÉtienneRARE PICK
Rubén Sobrino 🇪🇸Also: Girona, Real MadridRARE PICK
Nico González 🇪🇸Also: Barcelona, PortoRARE 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 Valencia players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

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

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

Ferran Torres is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Nicolás Otamendi and David Silva.

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

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

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