Players who played for Chelsea and Rayo

Our football grid database lists 5 players who played for both Chelsea and Rayo — from Saúl Ñíguez, Diego Costa and Radamel Falcao 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 Premier League and La Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇪🇸 Spain (2), 🇨🇴 Colombia (1), 🇨🇩 DR Congo (1).
Popular third stop: Atlético Madrid (3), Sevilla (2).

5 players · most famous first

Chelsea × Rayo — valid grid answers

Saúl Ñíguez 🇪🇸Also: Atlético Madrid, SevillaWELL-KNOWN
Diego Costa 🇪🇸Also: Atlético Madrid, Wolves, Celta Vigo, BragaWELL-KNOWN
Radamel Falcao 🇨🇴Also: Atlético Madrid, Galatasaray, Monaco, Manchester United…DEEP CUT
Gaël Kakuta 🇨🇩Also: Fulham, Lazio, Lens, SevillaDEEP CUT
Franco Di Santo 🇦🇷Also: Göztepe, Schalke 04, Werder BremenRARE 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 Chelsea and Rayo players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

5 players who played for both Chelsea and Rayo are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Chelsea and Rayo?

Saúl Ñíguez is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Diego Costa and Radamel Falcao.

What is the rarest Chelsea and Rayo answer in a football grid?

Franco Di Santo is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Franco Di Santo, Gaël Kakuta and Radamel Falcao score the most points in SquadXOX.

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