Players who played for Barnsley and Reading

Which footballers have played for both Barnsley and Reading? 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

• 8 players in our verified list have played for both Barnsley and Reading.
• The most common countries are England (5), Italy (1), Republic of Ireland (1).
• Four players made the link through a loan spell, including John Oster and Vito Mannone.

Common questions

How many players have played for both Barnsley and Reading?

8 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Barnsley and Reading, including Danny Drinkwater, Leroy Lita and John Oster.

Do loan spells count?

Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including John Oster and Vito Mannone.

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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