Players who played for Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday
Which footballers have played for both Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday? 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.
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| Player | Country | Barnsley | Sheffield Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Warhurst | England | 2003 | 1991–1993 |
| Viv Anderson | England | 1993–1994 | 1991–1993 |
| Stephen McPhail | England / Republic of Ireland | 2004–2006 | 2013–2014 |
| Jacob Butterfield | England | 2007–2012 | 2017–2018 loan |
| David McGoldrick | England / Republic of Ireland | 2025–2026 | 2011 loan |
| Leroy Lita | England | 2014–2015 | 2013 loan |
| Ashley Fletcher | England | 2016 loan | 2023–2024 loan |
| Garry Monk | England | – | – |
Quick facts
- 8 players in our verified list have played for both Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday.
- The most common countries are England (8).
- Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Jacob Butterfield and David McGoldrick.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday?
8 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Barnsley and Sheffield Wednesday, including Ashley Fletcher, David McGoldrick and Jacob Butterfield.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Jacob Butterfield and David McGoldrick.
Test yourself
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