Players who played for Aston Villa and Manchester United

11 footballers played for both Aston Villa and Manchester United, including Youri Tielemans, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho. Updated 2026-10-11 — correct is correct, but the less obvious names score lower rarity.

Player	Nationality	Position
Youri Tielemans	Belgium	MID
Marcus Rashford	England	FWD
Jadon Sancho	England	MID
Ashley Young	England	DEF
Victor Lindelöf	Sweden	DEF
Aaron Wan-Bissaka	DR Congo	DEF
Alejandro Garnacho	Argentina	FWD
Tom Cleverley	England	MID
Tom Heaton	England	GK
Sam Johnstone	England	GK
Axel Tuanzebe	DR Congo	DEF

Showing the 11 most recognised names of 11 total.

How to use this square

The Aston Villa and Manchester United square is a club-and-club clue: any player with a competitive appearance for both sides counts, current or past. If you already know two or three valid options, pick the least obvious one — rotation fullbacks, second-choice keepers and one-season stopovers score far lower than the starter everyone types.

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FAQ

Who played for both Aston Villa and Manchester United?

11 players in our database played for both clubs, including Youri Tielemans, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho. Youri Tielemans is the most recognised name on the list.

How many players played for Aston Villa and Manchester United?

11 players played for both Aston Villa and Manchester United in our database (updated 2026-10-11). 11 of them are widely recognised names.

What is a rare answer for Aston Villa and Manchester United?

Skip the obvious starter and pick a rotation player or short loan spell instead — rarity scoring rewards the third name on the list, not the first. Play the daily grid to test your pick.

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