Players who played for Birmingham City and Cardiff City

Which footballers have played for both Birmingham City and Cardiff City? 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 Birmingham City and Cardiff City.
• The most common countries are England (5), Italy (1).
• Two players, Federico Macheda and Greg Halford, made the link through a loan spell.

Common questions

How many players have played for both Birmingham City and Cardiff City?

6 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Birmingham City and Cardiff City, including Greg Halford, Cameron Jerome and Jordon Mutch.

Do loan spells count?

Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Two players, Federico Macheda and Greg Halford, made the link through a loan spell.

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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• Cardiff City and Charlton Athletic (14)
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