Players who played for Barnsley and Chelsea
Which footballers have played for both Barnsley and Chelsea? 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 5 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Barnsley | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Speedie | Scotland | 1978–1980 | 1982–1987 |
| Neil Shipperley | England | 1999–2001 | 1992–1995 |
| Danny Drinkwater | England | 2011–2012 loan | 2017–2022 |
| Darren Barnard | Wales / Germany | – | – |
| Ross Turnbull | England | – | – |
Quick facts
- 5 players in our verified list have played for both Barnsley and Chelsea.
- The most common countries are England (3), Scotland (1), Wales (1).
- One player, Danny Drinkwater, made the link through a loan spell.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Barnsley and Chelsea?
5 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Barnsley and Chelsea, including David Speedie, Danny Drinkwater and Neil Shipperley.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. One player, Danny Drinkwater, made the link through a loan spell.
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