Players who played for Chelsea and Real Madrid
11 footballers played for both Chelsea and Real Madrid, including Eden Hazard, Álvaro Morata, Gonzalo Higuaín. Updated 2026-10-11 — correct is correct, but the less obvious names score lower rarity.
| Player | Nationality | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Hazard | Belgium | FWD |
| Álvaro Morata | Spain | FWD |
| Gonzalo Higuaín | Argentina | FWD |
| Antonio Rüdiger | Germany | DEF |
| Thibaut Courtois | Belgium | GK |
| Mateo Kovačić | Croatia | MID |
| Marc Cucurella | Spain | DEF |
| Kepa Arrizabalaga | Spain | GK |
| Nicolas Anelka | France | FWD |
| Samuel Eto'o | Cameroon | FWD |
| Michael Essien | Ghana | MID |
Showing the 11 most recognised names of 11 total.
How to use this square
The Chelsea and Real Madrid 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 Real Madrid?
11 players in our database played for both clubs, including Eden Hazard, Álvaro Morata, Gonzalo Higuaín. Eden Hazard is the most recognised name on the list.
How many players played for Chelsea and Real Madrid?
11 players played for both Chelsea and Real Madrid in our database (updated 2026-10-11). 11 of them are widely recognised names.
What is a rare answer for Chelsea and Real Madrid?
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.