Players who played for Bayern München and Real Madrid

Our football grid database lists 5 players who played for both Bayern München and Real Madrid — from Toni Kroos, David Alaba and Xabi Alonso 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 cross-border route between the Bundesliga and La Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇪🇸 Spain (2), 🇩🇪 Germany (1), 🇦🇹 Austria (1).
Popular third stop: Real Sociedad (2).

5 players · most famous first

Bayern München × Real Madrid — valid grid answers

Toni Kroos 🇩🇪Also: LeverkusenWELL-KNOWN
David Alaba 🇦🇹Also: HoffenheimWELL-KNOWN
Xabi Alonso 🇪🇸Also: Liverpool, Real SociedadDEEP CUT
James Rodríguez 🇨🇴Also: Everton, Monaco, Porto, RayoDEEP CUT
Álvaro Odriozola 🇪🇸Also: Fiorentina, Real SociedadRARE 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 Bayern München and Real Madrid players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

5 players who played for both Bayern München and Real Madrid are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

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

Toni Kroos is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by David Alaba and Xabi Alonso.

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

Álvaro Odriozola is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Álvaro Odriozola, James Rodríguez and Xabi Alonso score the most points in SquadXOX.

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