Players who played for Aston Villa and Bayern München

Our football grid database lists 4 players who played for both Aston Villa and Bayern München — from Leon Goretzka, Philippe Coutinho and Nicolas Jackson 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 Bundesliga.
Most common nationalities: 🇩🇪 Germany (1), 🇧🇷 Brazil (1), 🇸🇳 Senegal (1).
Popular third stop: Barcelona (2), Liverpool (2), Villarreal (2).

4 players · most famous first

Aston Villa × Bayern München — valid grid answers

Leon Goretzka 🇩🇪Also: Schalke 04WELL-KNOWN
Philippe Coutinho 🇧🇷Also: Barcelona, Inter, LiverpoolWELL-KNOWN
Nicolas Jackson 🇸🇳Also: Chelsea, VillarrealDEEP CUT
Pepe Reina 🇪🇸Also: Barcelona, Lazio, Liverpool, AC Milan…RARE 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 Aston Villa and Bayern München players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

4 players who played for both Aston Villa and Bayern München are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Aston Villa and Bayern München?

Leon Goretzka is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Philippe Coutinho and Nicolas Jackson.

What is the rarest Aston Villa and Bayern München answer in a football grid?

Pepe Reina is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Pepe Reina, Nicolas Jackson and Philippe Coutinho score the most points in SquadXOX.

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