Players who played for Manchester United and Newcastle

Our football grid database lists 5 players who played for both Manchester United and Newcastle — from Anthony Elanga, Martin Dúbravka and Danny Simpson 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 (2), 🇸🇪 Sweden (1), 🇸🇰 Slovakia (1).

5 players · most famous first

Manchester United × Newcastle — valid grid answers

Anthony Elanga 🇸🇪Also: Nottm ForestWELL-KNOWN
Martin Dúbravka 🇸🇰Also: TottenhamWELL-KNOWN
Danny Simpson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Leicester CityDEEP CUT
Michael Owen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Liverpool, Real MadridDEEP CUT
Giuseppe Rossi 🇮🇹Also: Celta Vigo, Fiorentina, Genoa, VillarrealRARE 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 United and Newcastle players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

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

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

Anthony Elanga is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Martin Dúbravka and Danny Simpson.

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

Giuseppe Rossi is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Giuseppe Rossi, Michael Owen and Danny Simpson score the most points in SquadXOX.

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