Eric Cantona
Eric Cantona plays as a Forward from FRA and has turned out for 4 clubs across 3 leagues. In PlayFutbol, Eric is a mid-tier trivia answer (★★★☆☆), eligible in 10/12 games.
Which grid cells does Eric solve?
In PlayFutbol's database, Eric is a valid answer for 4 club × FRA cells. The fewer players who share a cell, the rarer the answer.
★ Rarest cell: Leeds United × FRA — solved by no one else in our database.
Players who played for both clubs — the “who connects X and Y?” grid intent.
- Only Eric×Olympique de Marseille × Leeds United
- Only Eric×Montpellier HSC × Leeds United
- Only Eric×Montpellier HSC × Manchester United
- 1 other×Leeds United × Manchester United
- 2 others×Olympique de Marseille × Montpellier HSC
- 3 others×Olympique de Marseille × Manchester United
Eric's career, one clue at a time
Tap a club to reveal it from the clue trail — the same way Career Path plays.
3 clubs still hidden — can you name Eric's path?
How rare an answer is Eric?
On PlayFutbol's 1–5 rarity model, Eric scores 3/5 — Mid-tier. Eric is a mid-tier pick — well-known to league followers, fair game on most puzzles.
Eric's honours
We have not been able to confirm Eric's honours against a source, so this list may be incomplete or wrong.
Senior career totals
Eric Cantona in PlayFutbol Games
Eric is eligible as an answer in 10 of the 12 games we track answer eligibility for. Here's the full breakdown:
| Game | Status | Why | Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futbol Grid | Eligible | Eligible in Premier League, Ligue 1 grids | Play → |
| Futbol 11 | Eligible | Fills a Forward slot when their nationality is drawn | Play → |
| Futbol Wordle | Eligible | All six attributes available (nationality, league, position, age, jersey #, club) | Play → |
| Futbol Connections | Eligible | Pooled into nationality, era, and career-trait groups | Play → |
| Futbol Tic-Tac-Toe | Eligible | Valid pick for cells in PL / L1 | Play → |
| Futbol Top Five | Eligible | Candidate across our 47 ranking categories | Play → |
| Football Timeline | Eligible | Part of the 365-career chronological pool | Play → |
| Who Am I? | Eligible | 4 career clubs provide enough 6-clue depth | Play → |
| Guess the Badge | N/A | Badge game is club-based, not player-based | — |
| Career Path | Eligible | Chain length 4 meets the 4-club minimum | Play → |
| Futbol Bingo | Eligible | Matches several of the 100 bingo tasks | Play → |
| Missing XI | N/A | Not currently in our 15 curated classic match lineups | — |
Players Like Eric Cantona
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clubs has Eric Cantona played for?
Eric Cantona has plays for 4 clubs across 3 leagues: Olympique de Marseille, Montpellier HSC, Leeds United, Manchester United.
Is Eric Cantona in Futbol Wordle?
Yes — Eric is in the Futbol Wordle eligible pool, with all six attributes available.
What is Eric's PlayFutbol rarity score?
3/5 — Mid-tier. Eric is a mid-tier pick — well-known to league followers, fair game on most puzzles.
Which teammates of Eric are also in our database?
Notable teammates include Elye Wahi (shared club: Olympique de Marseille); Fabien Barthez (shared club: Manchester United); Laurent Blanc (shared club: Manchester United).
Has Eric Cantona ever appeared in Who Am I?
Yes — Eric is in the Who Am I? eligible pool. 4 career clubs provide enough 6-clue depth.
Does Eric qualify for Career Path?
Yes — Eric's chain of 4 clubs meets the 4-club minimum. Play Career Path →
Where can I play a game featuring Eric right now?
Try Futbol Grid, Futbol 11, Futbol Wordle — each rotates eligible players like Eric into the daily pool.
What position does Eric Cantona play?
Eric Cantona plays as a Forward for Manchester United.
About this profile
Career data (clubs, appearances, goals) sourced from Transfermarkt and club official pages; cross-checked against Wikipedia. Trivia eligibility and rarity scores are computed directly from PlayFutbol's own puzzle generators.
Age is calculated from this player’s date of birth. League appearances and goals, per Wikidata. Cup and continental matches are not included.
Author: PlayFutbol Data Team · Questions or corrections? support@playfutbol.app