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20th Dec 2021

Quiz: Name the players these famous footballers played against the most times

Robert Redmond

This is very difficult.

Can you correctly guess the player each of these famous footballers played against the most times during their careers?

There are 20 footballers in this quiz. Some are still playing and some have retired.

From three options, can you name the opponent each footballer played against the most times during their career? Appearances for both national and club teams count towards the overall total.

The quiz is very challenging, so to make it more enjoyable, we have included hints for some questions.

Good luck, and let us know what score you get.

Which of these footballers has Lionel Messi played against the most times? (44)

Hint: He has played 180 times for his country.
Karim Benzema
Marcelo
Sergio Ramos
Correct!
Wrong!

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Cristiano Ronaldo has played against three opponents 36 times. Sergio Busquets and Andres Iniesta are two. Who is the third?

Hint: A long-time rival.
Lionel Messi
Gerard Pique
Dani Alves
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers has Mohamed Salah played against the most times? (15)

Hint: He has won 65 caps for his country.
Alexandre Lacazette
Harry Kane
Kyle Walker
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers has Jamie Vardy played against the most times? (17)

Hint: His nickname is 'Dave'.
Nathan Redmond
Nemanja Matic
César Azpilicueta
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers has David de Gea played against the most times? (23)

Hint: He began his career with his hometown club.
Jordan Henderson
Raheem Sterling
Eden Hazard
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers has Kevin de Bruyne played against the most times? (19)

Hint: De Bruyne has played against him in two different leagues.
Roberto Firmino
Romelu Lukaku
João Moutinho
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers has Heung-min Son played against the most times? (19)

Hint: He has captained his country.
Raheem Sterling
Kasper Schmeichel
Granit Xhaka
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers has Juan Mata played against the most times? (20)

Hint: He has played 101 times for his country.
Simon Mignolet
Sergio Aguero
Nacho Monreal
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers has James Milner played against the most times? (29)

Hint: He is two months older than Milner.
John O\'Shea
Wayne Rooney
Peter Crouch
Correct!
Wrong!

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N'Golo Kante has played against two opponents 16 times. Georginio Wijnaldum is one. Who is his other most common opponent?

Hint: He spent part of his childhood in Portugal.
Hector Bellerin
Anthony Martial
Eric Dier
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers has Paul Pogba played against the most times? (15)

Hint: He previously had two spells in the Premier League.
Jorginho
Mateo Kovacic
Marcos Alonso
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers did Roy Keane play against the most times? (25)
Gary Speed
Dennis Wise
Martin Keown
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers did Steven Gerrard play against the most times? (29)
Robert Pires
Ryan Giggs
Frank Lampard
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers did Alan Shearer play against the most times? (26)
5 Apr 1998:  Joy for Alan Shearer of Newcastle as he scores the winning goal during the match between Newcastle United and Sheffield United in the Semi-Finals of the FA Cup played at Old Trafford  in Manchester, England. Newcastle won the match 1-0.`  Mandatory Credit: Mark Thompson /Allsport 5 Apr 1998: Joy for Alan Shearer of Newcastle as he scores the winning goal during the match between Newcastle United and Sheffield United in the Semi-Finals of the FA Cup played at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. Newcastle won the match 1-0.` Mandatory Credit: Mark Thompson /Allsport
Gareth Southgate
Nigel Winterburn
Steve Staunton
Correct!
Wrong!

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Paul Scholes played against two opponents 26 times. Jamie Carragher is one. Who was his other most common opponent?
Joe Cole
David James
Sol Campbell
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers did Thierry Henry play against the most times? (20)
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09:  Thierry Henry of Arsenal celebrates at the end of the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on January 9, 2012 in London, England.  (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 09: Thierry Henry of Arsenal celebrates at the end of the FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium on January 9, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Shay Given
Mikaël Silvestre
Robbie Savage
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers did Frank Lampard play against the most times? (41)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04:  Frank Lampard of Chelsea acknowledges the crowd following the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on May 4, 2014 in London, England.  (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Frank Lampard of Chelsea acknowledges the crowd following the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on May 4, 2014 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Sylvin Distin
Jamie Carragher
Phil Neville
Correct!
Wrong!

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Wayne Rooney played against two opponents 29 times. James Milner is one. Who was his other most common opponent?
Joe Hart
Ashley Cole
Gareth Barry
Correct!
Wrong!

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Robbie Keane played against three opponents 22 times. Frank Lampard and Mark Schwarzer are two. Who is the third?
George Boateng
Richard Dunne
Luke Young
Correct!
Wrong!

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Which of these footballers did Gary Neville play against the most times? (22)
Nicolas Anelka
Pepe Reina
Patrick Vieira
Correct!
Wrong!

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