Players who played for Real Madrid and Sporting CP

Our football grid database lists 6 players who played for both Real Madrid and Sporting CP — from Cristiano Ronaldo, Fábio Coentrão and Luís Figo to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

6 players in our database have worn both shirts — a cross-border route between the La Liga and Primeira Liga.
Most common nationalities: 🇵🇹 Portugal (3), 🇪🇸 Spain (2).
Popular third stop: Real Betis (2), Paris SG (2).

6 players · most famous first

Real Madrid × Sporting CP — valid grid answers

Cristiano Ronaldo 🇵🇹Also: Juventus, Manchester UnitedWELL-KNOWN
Fábio Coentrão 🇵🇹Also: Monaco, BenficaWELL-KNOWN
Luís Figo 🇵🇹Also: Barcelona, InterDEEP CUT
Jesé Also: Real Betis, Paris SG, SampdoriaDEEP CUT
Pablo Sarabia 🇪🇸Also: Getafe, Paris SG, Sevilla, WolvesRARE PICK
Antonio Adán 🇪🇸Also: Atlético Madrid, Real Betis, CagliariRARE 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 Real Madrid and Sporting CP players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

6 players who played for both Real Madrid and Sporting CP are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Real Madrid and Sporting CP?

Cristiano Ronaldo is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Fábio Coentrão and Luís Figo.

What is the rarest Real Madrid and Sporting CP answer in a football grid?

Antonio Adán is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Antonio Adán, Pablo Sarabia and Jesé score the most points in SquadXOX.

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