Players who played for Aston Villa and Ipswich Town
Which footballers have played for both Aston Villa 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.
Quick quiz: how many can you name before you look? There are 8 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Aston Villa | Ipswich Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlon Harewood | England | 2007–2010 | 1999 loan |
| Darren Bent | England | 2011–2015 | 2001–2005 |
| Nigel Reo-Coker | England | 2007–2011 | 2012–2013 |
| Tyrone Mings | England | 2019 loan & 2019–present | 2012–2015 |
| Axel Tuanzebe | DR Congo | 2018 & 2018–2019 & 2021–2022 loan | 2023–2025 |
| Tom Carroll | England | 2018–2019 loan | 2021–2022 |
| Jaden Philogene | England | 2021–2023 & 2024–2025 | 2025–present |
| James Collins | Wales | – | – |
Quick facts
- 8 players in our verified list have played for both Aston Villa and Ipswich Town.
- The most common countries are England (6), DR Congo (1), Wales (1).
- Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Marlon Harewood and Tyrone Mings.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Aston Villa and Ipswich Town?
8 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Aston Villa and Ipswich Town, including Darren Bent, Marlon Harewood and Tom Carroll.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Marlon Harewood and Tyrone Mings.
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