Players who played for Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United
Which footballers have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United? 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 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ritchie | England | 1980–1983 | 1977–1980 |
| Mickey Thomas | Wales | 1981–1982 | 1978–1981 |
| Tomasz Kuszczak | Poland | 2012–2014 | 2006–2007 loan & 2007–2012 |
| Danny Welbeck | England | 2020–2026 | 2008–2014 |
| Jesse Lingard | England | 2014 loan | 2011–2022 |
| Carlos Baleba | Cameroon | – | – |
Quick facts
- 6 players in our verified list have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United.
- The most common countries are England (3), Wales (1), Poland (1).
- Two players, Tomasz Kuszczak and Jesse Lingard, made the link through a loan spell.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United?
6 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United, including Mickey Thomas, Jesse Lingard and Danny Welbeck.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Two players, Tomasz Kuszczak and Jesse Lingard, made the link through a loan spell.
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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