Players who played for Aston Villa and Coventry City
Which footballers have played for both Aston Villa and Coventry 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 6 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Aston Villa | Coventry City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Sealey | England | 1991–1993 | 1976–1983 & 1992 |
| Cyrille Regis | France / England | 1991–1993 | 1984–1991 |
| Steve Staunton | Republic of Ireland | 1991–1998 & 2000–2003 | 2003–2005 |
| Dion Dublin | England | 1998–2004 | 1994–1998 |
| Joe Cole | England | 2014–2016 | 2015–2016 & 2016 loan |
| Ian Maatsen | Netherlands | 2024–present | 2021–2022 loan |
Quick facts
- 6 players in our verified list have played for both Aston Villa and Coventry City.
- The most common countries are England (3), France (1), Republic of Ireland (1).
- The earliest in our list is Les Sealey; the most recent is Ian Maatsen.
- 2 players made the link through a loan spell, including Joe Cole.
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