Players who played for Birmingham City and Oldham Athletic
Which footballers have played for both Birmingham City and Oldham Athletic? 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 5 players
| Player | Country | Birmingham City | Oldham Athletic |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Sheridan | England / Republic of Ireland | 1996 loan | 1998–2004 |
| Dele Adebola | Nigeria | 1998–2002 | 2002 loan |
| Alex Bruce | England / Republic of Ireland / Northern Ireland | 2005–2006 | 2004–2005 & 2005 loan |
| David Dunn | England | – | – |
| Neal Eardley | Wales | – | – |
Quick facts
- 5 players in our verified list have played for both Birmingham City and Oldham Athletic.
- The most common countries are England (3), Nigeria (1), Wales (1).
- Three players made the link through a loan spell, including John Sheridan and Dele Adebola.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Birmingham City and Oldham Athletic?
5 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Birmingham City and Oldham Athletic, including Alex Bruce, Dele Adebola and John Sheridan.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Three players made the link through a loan spell, including John Sheridan and Dele Adebola.
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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