Players who played for Blackpool and Cardiff City
Which footballers have played for both Blackpool 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.
Show all 4 players
| Player | Country | Blackpool | Cardiff City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Sinclair | England | 1989–1993 | 2007–2008 |
| Rickie Lambert | England | 1998–2000 | 2016–2017 |
| Robert Earnshaw | Wales / Zambia | 2014 | 1998–2004 & 2011–2013 |
| Michael Chopra | England | 2013–2014 | 2006–2007 & 2008 loan & 2009 loan & 2009–2011 |
Quick facts
- 4 players in our verified list have played for both Blackpool and Cardiff City.
- The most common countries are England (3), Wales (1).
- The earliest in our list is Trevor Sinclair; the most recent to make the link is Rickie Lambert.
- One player, Michael Chopra, made the link through a loan spell.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Blackpool and Cardiff City?
4 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Blackpool and Cardiff City, most recently Rickie Lambert, Robert Earnshaw and Michael Chopra.
Who is the most recent player to play for Blackpool and Cardiff City?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Rickie Lambert (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Trevor Sinclair is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Blackpool and Cardiff City.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. One player, Michael Chopra, made the link through a loan spell.
Test yourself
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