Players who played for Leeds and Manchester United

Our football grid database lists 7 players who played for both Leeds and Manchester United — from Jack Butland, Eric Cantona and Rio Ferdinand 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 Premier League rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England (4), 🇫🇷 France (1), 🇧🇪 Belgium (1).

7 players · most famous first

Leeds × Manchester United — valid grid answers

Jack Butland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Crystal PalaceWELL-KNOWN
Eric Cantona 🇫🇷Also: Marsilya, MontpellierWELL-KNOWN
Rio Ferdinand 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: West HamWELL-KNOWN
Joe Rothwell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Bournemouth, SouthamptonDEEP CUT
Largie Ramazani 🇧🇪Also: ValenciaDEEP CUT
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: WolvesRARE PICK
Daniel James 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿Also: FulhamRARE 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 Leeds and Manchester United players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

7 players who played for both Leeds and Manchester United are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Leeds and Manchester United?

Jack Butland is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Eric Cantona and Rio Ferdinand.

What is the rarest Leeds and Manchester United answer in a football grid?

Daniel James is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Daniel James, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson and Largie Ramazani score the most points in SquadXOX.

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