Players who played for Manchester City and Villarreal

Our football grid database lists 6 players who played for both Manchester City and Villarreal — from Rodri, Denis Suárez and Gerónimo Rulli 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 La Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇪🇸 Spain (3), 🇦🇷 Argentina (1), 🇹🇷 Turkey (1).
Popular third stop: Barcelona (2), Girona (2).

6 players · most famous first

Manchester City × Villarreal — valid grid answers

Rodri 🇪🇸Also: Atlético Madrid, BarcelonaWELL-KNOWN
Denis Suárez 🇪🇸Also: Arsenal, Barcelona, Celta Vigo, SevillaWELL-KNOWN
Gerónimo Rulli 🇦🇷Also: Ajax, Marsilya, Montpellier, Real SociedadDEEP CUT
Enes Ünal 🇹🇷Also: Bournemouth, Getafe, TwenteDEEP CUT
Aleix García 🇪🇸Also: Girona, LeverkusenRARE PICK
Florian Lejeune 🇫🇷Also: Brest, Girona, Newcastle, 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 Villarreal players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

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

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

Rodri is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Denis Suárez and Gerónimo Rulli.

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

Florian Lejeune is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Florian Lejeune, Aleix García and Enes Ünal score the most points in SquadXOX.

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