Players who played for Celta Vigo and Real Madrid

Our football grid database lists 7 players who played for both Celta Vigo and Real Madrid — from Joselu, Claude Makélélé and Óscar Rodríguez 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 La Liga rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🇪🇸 Spain (6), 🇫🇷 France (1).
Popular third stop: Getafe (2).

7 players · most famous first

Celta Vigo × Real Madrid — valid grid answers

Joselu 🇪🇸Also: Newcastle, E. Frankfurt, HoffenheimWELL-KNOWN
Claude Makélélé 🇫🇷Also: Nantes, Marsilya, Chelsea, Paris SGWELL-KNOWN
Óscar Rodríguez 🇪🇸Also: Getafe, SevillaWELL-KNOWN
Aleix Febas 🇪🇸Also: MallorcaDEEP CUT
Jordi Figueras 🇪🇸Also: Real Betis, RayoDEEP CUT
Xavi Quintillà 🇪🇸Also: Getafe, Girona, Real Sociedad, Villarreal…RARE PICK
Javi Sánchez 🇪🇸Only Celta Vigo & 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 Celta Vigo and Real Madrid players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

7 players who played for both Celta Vigo and Real Madrid are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

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

Joselu is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Claude Makélélé and Óscar Rodríguez.

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

Javi Sánchez is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Javi Sánchez, Xavi Quintillà and Jordi Figueras score the most points in SquadXOX.

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