Players who played for Barnsley and Sunderland
Which footballers have played for both Barnsley and Sunderland? 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.
Show all 7 players
| Player | Country | Barnsley | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Marriott | England / Wales | 2001–2003 | 1998–2001 |
| John Oster | England / Wales | 2001 loan | 1999–2005 |
| Michael Chopra | England | 2004–2005 loan | 2007–2009 |
| Rory Delap | Republic of Ireland / England | 2013 loan | 2006–2007 |
| Vito Mannone | Italy | 2006 loan | 2013–2017 |
| Paul McShane | Republic of Ireland | 2011 loan | 2007–2009 |
| Ashley Fletcher | England | 2016 loan | 2018 loan |
Quick facts
- 7 players in our verified list have played for both Barnsley and Sunderland.
- The most common countries are England (4), Republic of Ireland (2), Italy (1).
- The earliest in our list is Andy Marriott; the most recent to make the link is Ashley Fletcher.
- Six players made the link through a loan spell, including John Oster and Michael Chopra.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Barnsley and Sunderland?
7 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Barnsley and Sunderland, most recently Ashley Fletcher, Rory Delap and Vito Mannone.
Who is the most recent player to play for Barnsley and Sunderland?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Ashley Fletcher (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Andy Marriott is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Barnsley and Sunderland.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Six players made the link through a loan spell, including John Oster and Michael Chopra.
Test yourself
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