Players who played for Brentford and Derby County
Which footballers have played for both Brentford and Derby County? 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 | Brentford | Derby County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Holdsworth | England | 1988 & 1989–1992 | 2005–2006 |
| Tommy Smith (born 1980) | England | 2014–2015 | 2004–2006 |
| DJ Campbell | England | 2005–2006 | 2009–2010 loan |
| Nathan Byrne | England | 2011 loan | 2020–2022 |
Quick facts
- 4 players in our verified list have played for both Brentford and Derby County.
- The most common countries are England (4).
- The earliest in our list is Dean Holdsworth; the most recent to make the link is Nathan Byrne.
- Two players, DJ Campbell and Nathan Byrne, made the link through a loan spell.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Brentford and Derby County?
4 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Brentford and Derby County, most recently Nathan Byrne, Tommy Smith (born 1980) and DJ Campbell.
Who is the most recent player to play for Brentford and Derby County?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Nathan Byrne (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Dean Holdsworth is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Brentford and Derby County.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Two players, DJ Campbell and Nathan Byrne, made the link through a loan spell.
Test yourself
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