Players who played for Brentford and Middlesbrough

Which footballers have played for both Brentford and Middlesbrough? 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 facts

• 6 players in our verified list have played for both Brentford and Middlesbrough.
• The most common countries are England (6).
• The earliest in our list is Paul Merson; the most recent to make the link is Chuba Akpom.
• Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Paul Merson and Marcus Bent.

Common questions

How many players have played for both Brentford and Middlesbrough?

6 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Brentford and Middlesbrough, most recently Chuba Akpom, Jordan Rhodes and Josh McEachran.

Who is the most recent player to play for Brentford and Middlesbrough?

In our list, the most recent to make the link is Chuba Akpom (England).

Who was the first player in our list to play for both?

Paul Merson is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Brentford and Middlesbrough.

Do loan spells count?

Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Paul Merson and Marcus Bent.

Test yourself

In The Connection you get two clubs and a country, and the first to name a player who links them wins the point. Try it with your mates, or take on today's daily.

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