Players who played for Aston Villa and Villarreal

Our football grid database lists 4 players who played for both Aston Villa and Villarreal — from Pau Torres, Nicolas Jackson and Pepe Reina 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: 🇪🇸 Spain (2), 🇸🇳 Senegal (1), 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso (1).
Popular third stop: Bayern München (2), Chelsea (2).

4 players · most famous first

Aston Villa × Villarreal — valid grid answers

Pau Torres 🇪🇸Only Aston Villa & Villarreal in our databaseWELL-KNOWN
Nicolas Jackson 🇸🇳Also: Bayern München, ChelseaWELL-KNOWN
Pepe Reina 🇪🇸Also: Barcelona, Bayern München, Lazio, Liverpool…DEEP CUT
Bertrand Traoré 🇧🇫Also: Ajax, Chelsea, Başakşehir, LyonRARE 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 Villarreal players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

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

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

Pau Torres is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Nicolas Jackson and Pepe Reina.

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

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

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