Gary Lineker
ENGForwardAge 65#10Gary 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.
★ 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 the 12 games we track answer eligibility for. 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.
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