Players who played for Manchester United and Villarreal

Our football grid database lists 4 players who played for both Manchester United and Villarreal — from Diego Forlán, Eric Bailly and Giuseppe Rossi to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

4 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the Premier League and La Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇺🇾 Uruguay (1), 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast (1), 🇮🇹 Italy (1).

4 players · most famous first

Manchester United × Villarreal — valid grid answers

Diego Forlán 🇺🇾Also: Atlético Madrid, InterWELL-KNOWN
Eric Bailly 🇨🇮Also: Beşiktaş, MarsilyaWELL-KNOWN
Giuseppe Rossi 🇮🇹Also: Celta Vigo, Fiorentina, Genoa, NewcastleDEEP CUT
Willy Kambwala 🇫🇷Only Manchester United & Villarreal in our databaseRARE 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 Villarreal players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

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

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

Diego Forlán is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Eric Bailly and Giuseppe Rossi.

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

Willy Kambwala is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Willy Kambwala, Giuseppe Rossi and Eric Bailly score the most points in SquadXOX.

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