Players who played for Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday
Which footballers have played for both Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday? 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 10 players
| Player | Country | Bolton Wanderers | Sheffield Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Sheridan | England / Republic of Ireland | 1996 & 1996–1998 | 1989–1996 |
| Paul Warhurst | England | 1998–2003 | 1991–1993 |
| Chris Eagles | England | 2011–2014 | 2005 loan |
| Daryl Murphy | Republic of Ireland | 2019–2020 | 2005–2006 loan |
| Benik Afobe | DR Congo / England | 2012–2013 loan | 2014 loan |
| Jacob Butterfield | England | 2012–2013 loan | 2017–2018 loan |
| Kieran Lee | England | 2021–2023 | 2012–2020 |
| Barry Bannan | Scotland | 2015 loan | 2015–2026 |
| Will Buckley | England | 2017–2020 | 2016 loan |
| Jermaine Johnson | Jamaica | – | – |
Quick facts
- 10 players in our verified list have played for both Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday.
- The most common countries are England (6), Republic of Ireland (1), DR Congo (1).
- Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Chris Eagles and Daryl Murphy.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday?
10 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Bolton Wanderers and Sheffield Wednesday, including Jacob Butterfield, Chris Eagles and Paul Warhurst.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Chris Eagles and Daryl Murphy.
Test yourself
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