Gary Lineker
Gary Lineker played as a Forward from ENG and has turned out for 3 clubs across 2 leagues. In PlayFutbol, Gary is a familiar trivia answer (★★☆☆☆), eligible in 7/12 games.
Which grid cells does Gary solve?
In PlayFutbol's database, Gary is a valid answer for 3 club × ENG cells. The fewer players who share a cell, the rarer the answer.
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🏴★ Rarest cell: FC Barcelona × ENG — solved by no one else in our database.
Players who played for both clubs — the “who connects X and Y?” grid intent.
- 1 other×Everton FC × FC Barcelona
- 1 other×FC Barcelona × Tottenham Hotspur
- 2 others×Everton FC × Tottenham Hotspur
Gary'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 Gary's path?
How rare an answer is Gary?
On PlayFutbol's 1–5 rarity model, Gary scores 2/5 — Familiar. Gary is a familiar top-tier name most regular fans will spot quickly.
Senior career totals
Gary Lineker in PlayFutbol Games
Gary is eligible as an answer in 7 of our 12 games. Here's the full breakdown:
| Game | Status | Why | Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futbol Grid | Eligible | Eligible in Premier League, La Liga grids | Play → |
| Futbol 11 | Eligible | Fills a Forward slot when their nationality is drawn | Play → |
| Futbol Wordle | Conditional | Limited to classic name-only mode — missing current club or jersey | Play → |
| Futbol Connections | Eligible | Pooled into nationality, era, and career-trait groups | Play → |
| Futbol Tic-Tac-Toe | Eligible | Valid pick for cells in PL / LL | 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? | Conditional | Only 3 career clubs — clue sequence may be thin | Play → |
| Guess the Badge | N/A | Badge game is club-based, not player-based | — |
| Career Path | N/A | Only 3 career clubs (minimum is 4) | — |
| 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 Gary Lineker
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clubs has Gary Lineker played for?
Gary Lineker has played for 3 clubs across 2 leagues: Everton FC, FC Barcelona, Tottenham Hotspur.
Is Gary Lineker in Futbol Wordle?
Partially — Gary can appear in classic Wordle mode but lacks the full attribute set for the six-clue variant.
What is Gary's PlayFutbol rarity score?
2/5 — Familiar. Gary is a familiar top-tier name most regular fans will spot quickly.
Which teammates of Gary are also in our database?
Notable teammates include Paul Gascoigne (shared club: Tottenham Hotspur); Richarlison (shared club: Tottenham Hotspur); Samuel Eto'o (shared club: FC Barcelona).
Has Gary Lineker ever appeared in Who Am I?
Gary is a conditional pick — only 3 career clubs — clue sequence may be thin.
Does Gary qualify for Career Path?
No — Career Path requires at least 4 career clubs, and Gary currently has 3.
Where can I play a game featuring Gary right now?
Try Futbol Grid, Futbol 11, Futbol Connections — each rotates eligible players like Gary into the daily pool.
What position does Gary Lineker play?
Gary Lineker played as a Forward.
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.
Author: PlayFutbol Data Team · Questions or corrections? support@playfutbol.app