Players who played for Bradford City and Nottingham Forest
Which footballers have played for both Bradford City and Nottingham Forest? 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 6 players
| Player | Country | Bradford City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Collymore | England | 2000–2001 | 1993–1995 |
| Dean Saunders | Wales | 1999–2001 | 1996–1997 |
| Robbie Blake | England | 1997–2002 | 2000 loan |
| Andy Melville | Wales | 1998 loan | 2005 loan |
| Dele Adebola | Nigeria | 2004 loan | 2009–2011 |
| Lewis O'Brien | England | 2018–2019 loan | 2022–2025 |
Quick facts
- 6 players in our verified list have played for both Bradford City and Nottingham Forest.
- The most common countries are England (3), Wales (2), Nigeria (1).
- The earliest in our list is Stan Collymore; the most recent to make the link is Lewis O'Brien.
- Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Robbie Blake and Andy Melville.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Bradford City and Nottingham Forest?
6 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Bradford City and Nottingham Forest, most recently Lewis O'Brien, Dele Adebola and Andy Melville.
Who is the most recent player to play for Bradford City and Nottingham Forest?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Lewis O'Brien (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Stan Collymore is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Bradford City and Nottingham Forest.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Robbie Blake and Andy Melville.
Test yourself
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