Players who played for Manchester City and Schalke 04

Our football grid database lists 4 players who played for both Manchester City and Schalke 04 — from Leroy Sané, Edin Dzeko and Matija Nastasić 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 Bundesliga.
Most common nationalities: 🇩🇪 Germany (1), 🇧🇦 Bosnia-Herzegovina (1), 🇷🇸 Serbia (1).
Popular third stop: Fiorentina (2).

4 players · most famous first

Manchester City × Schalke 04 — valid grid answers

Leroy Sané 🇩🇪Also: Bayern München, GalatasarayWELL-KNOWN
Edin Dzeko 🇧🇦Also: Fenerbahçe, Fiorentina, Inter, Roma…WELL-KNOWN
Matija Nastasić 🇷🇸Also: Fiorentina, MallorcaDEEP CUT
Ko Itakura 🇯🇵Also: Ajax, M'gladbachRARE 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 Manchester City and Schalke 04 players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

4 players who played for both Manchester City and Schalke 04 are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Manchester City and Schalke 04?

Leroy Sané is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Edin Dzeko and Matija Nastasić.

What is the rarest Manchester City and Schalke 04 answer in a football grid?

Ko Itakura is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Ko Itakura, Matija Nastasić and Edin Dzeko score the most points in SquadXOX.

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