| DISTIN | Sylvain, French ex-central defender for Manchester City and Everton (6) |
| TONYADAMS | Ex-central defender for Arsenal FC who won 66 caps for England (4,5) |
| SMALLING | Chris, former central defender for Manchester United FC who joined Roma in 2020 (8) |
| BARMBY | Nick .. ..... , former England midfielder whose clubs included Hull City and Everton(6) |
| KYLE | ____ Walker, English defender for Manchester City FC (4) |
| DELPH | Fabian -, former Man City and Everton midfielder; in England's 2018 World Cup Finals squad |
| LEGWINSKI | Sylvain ......... , French midfielder signed by Fulham from Bordeaux in 2001 (9) |
| GUINTOLI | Sylvain ........ , French motorcycle racer; 2014 Superbike World Championship winner (8) |
| FLETCHER | Darren, Scottish ex-central midfielder for Manchester United (8) |
| ZAIREAN | Ex-Central African who has a zanier proposition (7) |
| TYRONE | ___ Mings, central defender for Aston Villa and England (6) |
| CAHILL | Gary, English central defender for Crystal Palace and formerly Chelsea (6) |
| BRONZE | Footballer who plays as a fightback for Manchester City and England, Lucy _ (6) |
| LAUREN | Footballer who plays for Manchester City and the England women's national team, _ Hemp (6) |
| GINOLA | David, French ex-Newcastle and Spurs winger (6) |
| CLAUDE | ___ Makelele, French ex-defensive midfielder for Chelsea (6) |
| ARNOUX | Rene, French ex-Formula One racing driver (6) |
| MICHEL | ____ Platini, French ex-footballer who was UEFA President from 2007 to 2015 (6) |
| ETIHAD | ___ Stadium, home ground for Manchester City that replaced Maine Road in 2003 (6) |
| BARESI | Franco, Italian former central defender and sweeper who won 81 caps for his country (6) |