Players who played for Brentford and Watford
Which footballers have played for both Brentford and Watford? 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 | Brentford | Watford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Holdsworth | England | 1988 & 1989–1992 | 1986–1989 |
| Neil Shipperley | England | 2007 | 1994 loan |
| Tommy Smith (born 1980) | England | 2014–2015 | 1997–2003 & 2006–2009 |
| Sam Sodje | England / Nigeria | 2004–2006 | 2008 loan |
| Martin Taylor | England | 2013 loan | 2010–2012 |
| Josh McEachran | England | 2015–2019 | 2013–2014 loan |
| Andre Gray | England / Jamaica | 2014–2015 | 2017–2022 |
| Marcus Gayle | Jamaica / England | – | – |
Quick facts
- 8 players in our verified list have played for both Brentford and Watford.
- The most common countries are England (7), Jamaica (1).
- Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Neil Shipperley and Sam Sodje.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Brentford and Watford?
8 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Brentford and Watford, including Neil Shipperley, Dean Holdsworth and Josh McEachran.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Neil Shipperley and Sam Sodje.
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