Players who played for Braga and Lille

Our football grid database lists 7 players who played for both Braga and Lille — from José Fonte, Nico Gaitán and Ismaily to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

7 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the Primeira Liga and Ligue 1.
Most common nationalities: 🇵🇹 Portugal (5), 🇦🇷 Argentina (1), 🇧🇷 Brazil (1).
Popular third stop: Benfica (3), Crystal Palace (2).

7 players · most famous first

Braga × Lille — valid grid answers

José Fonte 🇵🇹Also: Benfica, Crystal Palace, Southampton, West HamWELL-KNOWN
Nico Gaitán 🇦🇷Also: Atlético Madrid, BenficaWELL-KNOWN
Ismaily 🇧🇷Only Braga & Lille in our databaseWELL-KNOWN
Rony Lopes 🇵🇹Also: Alanyaspor, Manchester City, Monaco, Nice…DEEP CUT
Xeka 🇵🇹Also: RennesDEEP CUT
Rui Fonte 🇵🇹Also: Benfica, Fulham, Arsenal, Crystal Palace…RARE PICK
Éder 🇵🇹Only Braga & Lille 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 Braga and Lille players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

7 players who played for both Braga and Lille are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Braga and Lille?

José Fonte is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Nico Gaitán and Ismaily.

What is the rarest Braga and Lille answer in a football grid?

Éder is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Éder, Rui Fonte and Xeka score the most points in SquadXOX.

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