Players who played for Arsenal and Ipswich Town
Which footballers have played for both Arsenal and Ipswich Town? It's exactly the kind of link that wins rounds of The Connection, our football trivia game. Every player below has been checked against his career record, including loan spells.
Show all 4 players
| Player | Country | Arsenal | Ipswich Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chapman | England | 1982–1983 | 1995–1996 |
| Francis Jeffers | England | 2001–2004 | 2007 loan |
| Chuba Akpom | England | 2013–2018 | 2025–2026 loan & 2026–present |
| Ainsley Maitland-Niles | England | 2014–2023 | 2015–2016 loan |
Quick facts
- 4 players in our verified list have played for both Arsenal and Ipswich Town.
- The most common countries are England (4).
- The earliest in our list is Lee Chapman; the most recent to make the link is Chuba Akpom.
- Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Francis Jeffers and Chuba Akpom.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Arsenal and Ipswich Town?
4 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Arsenal and Ipswich Town, most recently Chuba Akpom, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Francis Jeffers.
Who is the most recent player to play for Arsenal and Ipswich Town?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Chuba Akpom (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Lee Chapman is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Arsenal and Ipswich Town.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Francis Jeffers and Chuba Akpom.
Test yourself
In The Connection you get two clubs and a country, and the first to name a player who links them wins the point. Try it with your mates, or take on today's daily.
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