Players who played for Real Madrid and Villarreal

Our football grid database lists 9 players who played for both Real Madrid and Villarreal — from Takefusa Kubo, Denis Cheryshev and Raúl Albiol to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

9 players in our database have worn both shirts — a La Liga rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🇪🇸 Spain (6), 🇯🇵 Japan (1), 🇷🇺 Russia (1).
Popular third stop: Getafe (5), Valencia (4), Mallorca (2).

9 players · most famous first

Real Madrid × Villarreal — valid grid answers

Takefusa Kubo 🇯🇵Also: Getafe, Mallorca, Real SociedadWELL-KNOWN
Denis Cheryshev 🇷🇺Also: Sevilla, ValenciaWELL-KNOWN
Raúl Albiol 🇪🇸Also: Getafe, Napoli, ValenciaWELL-KNOWN
Alphonse Areola 🇫🇷Also: Fulham, Paris SG, Lens, West HamDEEP CUT
Dani Parejo 🇪🇸Also: Getafe, ValenciaDEEP CUT
Roberto Soldado 🇪🇸Also: Fenerbahçe, Tottenham, Valencia, Getafe…DEEP CUT
Rafa Marín 🇪🇸Also: NapoliRARE PICK
Borja Valero 🇪🇸Also: Fiorentina, Inter, MallorcaRARE PICK
Xavi Quintillà 🇪🇸Also: Celta Vigo, Getafe, Girona, Real Sociedad…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 Real Madrid and Villarreal players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

9 players who played for both Real Madrid and Villarreal are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

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

Takefusa Kubo is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Denis Cheryshev and Raúl Albiol.

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

Xavi Quintillà is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Xavi Quintillà, Borja Valero and Rafa Marín score the most points in SquadXOX.

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