Players who played for Chelsea and Olympique Lyonnais
9 footballers played for both Chelsea and Olympique Lyonnais, including Nemanja Matić, Loïc Rémy, Emerson. Updated 2026-10-11 — correct is correct, but the less obvious names score lower rarity.
| Player | Nationality | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Nemanja Matić | Serbia | MID |
| Loïc Rémy | France | FWD |
| Emerson | Italy | DEF |
| Malo Gusto | France | DEF |
| Bertrand Traoré | Burkina Faso | FWD |
| Diego Moreira | Belgium | MID |
| Mamadou Sarr | Senegal | DEF |
| Florent Malouda | France | FWD |
| Michael Essien | Ghana | MID |
Showing the 9 most recognised names of 9 total.
How to use this square
The Chelsea and Olympique Lyonnais 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.
FAQ
Who played for both Chelsea and Olympique Lyonnais?
9 players in our database played for both clubs, including Nemanja Matić, Loïc Rémy, Emerson. Nemanja Matić is the most recognised name on the list.
How many players played for Chelsea and Olympique Lyonnais?
9 players played for both Chelsea and Olympique Lyonnais in our database (updated 2026-10-11). 9 of them are widely recognised names.
What is a rare answer for Chelsea and Olympique Lyonnais?
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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