Players who played for Barnsley and Leeds United

Which footballers have played for both Barnsley and Leeds United? 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 facts

• 6 players in our verified list have played for both Barnsley and Leeds United.
• The most common countries are England (5), New Zealand (1).
• The earliest in our list is Stephen McPhail; the most recent to make the link is Joe Rothwell.
• Five players made the link through a loan spell, including John Oster and Chris Wood.

Common questions

How many players have played for both Barnsley and Leeds United?

6 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Barnsley and Leeds United, most recently Joe Rothwell, Chris Wood and Jack Butland.

Who is the most recent player to play for Barnsley and Leeds United?

In our list, the most recent to make the link is Joe Rothwell (England).

Who was the first player in our list to play for both?

Stephen McPhail is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Barnsley and Leeds United.

Do loan spells count?

Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Five players made the link through a loan spell, including John Oster and Chris Wood.

Test yourself

In The Connection you get two clubs and a country, and the first to name a player who links them wins the point. Try it with your mates, or take on today's daily.

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