Players who played for Aston Villa and Cardiff City
Which footballers have played for both Aston Villa and Cardiff City? 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.
Quick quiz: how many can you name before you look? There are 8 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Aston Villa | Cardiff City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Saunders | Wales | 1992–1995 | 1985 loan |
| Peter Whittingham | England | 2003–2007 | 2007–2017 |
| Ross McCormack | Scotland | 2016–2019 | 2008–2010 |
| Wayne Routledge | England | 2008–2009 | 2008–2009 loan |
| Danny Drinkwater | England | 2020 loan | 2010–2011 loan |
| Joe Bennett | England | 2012–2016 | 2016–2021 |
| Callum Robinson | England / Republic of Ireland | 2013–2016 | 2022–present |
| Kieran Richardson | England | 2014–2016 | 2016–2017 |
Quick facts
- 8 players in our verified list have played for both Aston Villa and Cardiff City.
- The most common countries are England (6), Wales (1), Scotland (1).
- The earliest in our list is Dean Saunders; the most recent is Callum Robinson.
- 3 players made the link through a loan spell, including Dean Saunders.
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