Players who played for Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur
Which footballers have played for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur? Moves between two of the biggest clubs in England are rare and often controversial, which makes this a favourite round in The Connection. Every player below has been checked against his career record, including loan spells.
Show all 5 players
| Player | Country | Arsenal | Tottenham Hotspur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Jennings | Northern Ireland | 1977–1985 | 1964–1977 |
| Sol Campbell | England | 2001–2006 | 1992–2001 |
| David Bentley | England | 2001–2006 | 2008–2013 |
| Emmanuel Adebayor | Togo | 2006–2009 | 2011–2012 loan & 2012–2015 |
| William Gallas | France | 2006–2010 | 2010–2013 |
Quick facts
- 5 players in our verified list have played for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
- The most common countries are England (2), Northern Ireland (1), Togo (1).
- The earliest in our list is Pat Jennings; the most recent to make the link is Emmanuel Adebayor.
- One player, Emmanuel Adebayor, made the link through a loan spell.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur?
5 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, most recently Emmanuel Adebayor, William Gallas and David Bentley.
Who is the most recent player to play for Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Pat Jennings is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. One player, Emmanuel Adebayor, made the link through a loan spell.
Test yourself
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