Players who played for Leicester City and Sporting CP

Our football grid database lists 4 players who played for both Leicester City and Sporting CP — from Islam Slimani, Adrien Silva and Gelson Fernandes to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

4 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the Premier League and Primeira Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇩🇿 Algeria (1), 🇵🇹 Portugal (1), 🇨🇭 Switzerland (1).
Popular third stop: Monaco (2).

4 players · most famous first

Leicester City × Sporting CP — valid grid answers

Islam Slimani 🇩🇿Also: Brest, Fenerbahçe, Lyon, Monaco…WELL-KNOWN
Adrien Silva 🇵🇹Also: Monaco, SampdoriaWELL-KNOWN
Gelson Fernandes 🇨🇭Also: Rennes, Freiburg, E. Frankfurt, Manchester City…DEEP CUT
Abdul Fatawu 🇬🇭Only Leicester City & Sporting CP 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 Leicester City and Sporting CP players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

4 players who played for both Leicester City and Sporting CP are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Leicester City and Sporting CP?

Islam Slimani is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Adrien Silva and Gelson Fernandes.

What is the rarest Leicester City and Sporting CP answer in a football grid?

Abdul Fatawu is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Abdul Fatawu, Gelson Fernandes and Adrien Silva score the most points in SquadXOX.

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