Players who played for Lyon and Newcastle

Our football grid database lists 5 players who played for both Lyon and Newcastle — from Bruno Guimarães, Islam Slimani and Loïc Rémy 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 Ligue 1 and Premier League.
Most common nationalities: 🇫🇷 France (3), 🇧🇷 Brazil (1), 🇩🇿 Algeria (1).
Popular third stop: Brest (2), Lille (2), Marsilya (2).

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Lyon × Newcastle — valid grid answers

Bruno Guimarães 🇧🇷Also: ArsenalWELL-KNOWN
Islam Slimani 🇩🇿Also: Brest, Fenerbahçe, Leicester City, Monaco…WELL-KNOWN
Loïc Rémy 🇫🇷Also: Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Getafe, Lille…DEEP CUT
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa 🇫🇷Also: Montpellier, RomaDEEP CUT
Hatem Ben Arfa 🇫🇷Also: Bordeaux, Lille, Nice, Paris SG…RARE 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 Lyon and Newcastle players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

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

Who is the most famous player to play for Lyon and Newcastle?

Bruno Guimarães is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Islam Slimani and Loïc Rémy.

What is the rarest Lyon and Newcastle answer in a football grid?

Hatem Ben Arfa is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Hatem Ben Arfa, Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Loïc Rémy score the most points in SquadXOX.

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