Players who played for Bolton Wanderers and Reading
Which footballers have played for both Bolton Wanderers and Reading? 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 quiz: how many can you name before you look? There are 8 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Bolton Wanderers | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Little | England | 2003 loan | 2003 loan & 2004–2008 & 2009 loan |
| Les Ferdinand | England | 2004–2005 | 2005 |
| Danny Guthrie | England | 2007–2008 loan | 2012–2015 |
| Adam Le Fondre | England | 2015 loan & 2017 loan & 2017–2018 | 2011–2014 |
| Benik Afobe | DR Congo / England | 2012–2013 loan | 2012 loan |
| Ali Al-Habsi | Oman | – | – |
| Jem Karacan | England | – | – |
| Zat Knight | England | – | – |
Quick facts
- 8 players in our verified list have played for both Bolton Wanderers and Reading.
- The most common countries are England (6), DR Congo (1), Oman (1).
- Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Glen Little and Danny Guthrie.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Bolton Wanderers and Reading?
8 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Bolton Wanderers and Reading, including Les Ferdinand, Benik Afobe and Danny Guthrie.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Glen Little and Danny Guthrie.
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