Players who played for Manchester United and Sporting CP

Our football grid database lists 5 players who played for both Manchester United and Sporting CP — from Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Marcos Rojo 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 Primeira Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇵🇹 Portugal (3), 🇦🇷 Argentina (1), 🇺🇾 Uruguay (1).

5 players · most famous first

Manchester United × Sporting CP — valid grid answers

Cristiano Ronaldo 🇵🇹Also: Juventus, Real MadridWELL-KNOWN
Bruno Fernandes 🇵🇹Also: Sampdoria, UdineseWELL-KNOWN
Marcos Rojo 🇦🇷Only Manchester United & Sporting CP in our databaseDEEP CUT
Nani 🇵🇹Also: Fenerbahçe, Lazio, ValenciaDEEP CUT
Manuel Ugarte 🇺🇾Also: Paris SGRARE 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 United and Sporting CP players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

5 players who played for both Manchester United and Sporting CP are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

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

Cristiano Ronaldo is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Bruno Fernandes and Marcos Rojo.

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

Manuel Ugarte is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Manuel Ugarte, Nani and Marcos Rojo score the most points in SquadXOX.

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