Players who played for Rayo and Real Madrid

Our football grid database lists 12 players who played for both Rayo and Real Madrid — from James Rodríguez, Luca Zidane and Álvaro Negredo to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

12 players in our database have worn both shirts — a La Liga rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🇪🇸 Spain (10), 🇨🇴 Colombia (1), 🇩🇿 Algeria (1).
Popular third stop: Porto (2), Manchester City (2), Sevilla (2).

12 players · most famous first

Rayo × Real Madrid — valid grid answers

James Rodríguez 🇨🇴Also: Bayern München, Everton, Monaco, PortoWELL-KNOWN
Luca Zidane 🇩🇿Only Rayo & Real Madrid in our databaseWELL-KNOWN
Álvaro Negredo 🇪🇸Also: Beşiktaş, Manchester City, Sevilla, ValenciaWELL-KNOWN
Raúl de Tomás 🇪🇸Also: BenficaWELL-KNOWN
Diego Llorente 🇪🇸Also: Real Betis, Leeds, Roma, Real SociedadDEEP CUT
Jorge de Frutos 🇪🇸Only Rayo & Real Madrid in our databaseDEEP CUT
Alberto Bueno 🇪🇸Also: Boavista, PortoDEEP CUT
Álvaro Medrán 🇪🇸Also: Getafe, ValenciaDEEP CUT
José Pozo 🇪🇸Also: Manchester CityRARE PICK
Jordi Figueras 🇪🇸Also: Real Betis, Celta VigoRARE PICK
Diego López 🇪🇸Also: AC Milan, SevillaRARE PICK
Fran García 🇪🇸Only Rayo & Real Madrid 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 Rayo and Real Madrid players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

12 players who played for both Rayo and Real Madrid are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

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

James Rodríguez is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Luca Zidane and Álvaro Negredo.

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

Fran García is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Fran García, Diego López and Jordi Figueras score the most points in SquadXOX.

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