Players who played for Brighton & Hove Albion and Sheffield United
Which footballers have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Sheffield 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 7 players
| Player | Country | Brighton & Hove Albion | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Saunders | Wales | 1985–1987 | 1997–1998 |
| Ade Akinbiyi | England / Nigeria | 1994 loan | 2006–2007 |
| Lee Hendrie | England | 2010 loan | 2007–2009 |
| Greg Halford | England | 2014–2015 loan | 2008–2009 loan |
| Billy Paynter | England | 2011–2012 loan | 2014 loan |
| Sam Vokes | England / Wales | 2012 loan | 2011 loan |
| Oliver Norwood | England / Northern Ireland | 2016–2019 | 2018–2019 loan & 2019–2024 |
Quick facts
- 7 players in our verified list have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Sheffield United.
- The most common countries are England (6), Wales (1).
- The earliest in our list is Dean Saunders; the most recent to make the link is Oliver Norwood.
- Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Ade Akinbiyi and Lee Hendrie.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Sheffield United?
7 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Sheffield United, most recently Oliver Norwood, Greg Halford and Billy Paynter.
Who is the most recent player to play for Brighton & Hove Albion and Sheffield United?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Oliver Norwood (England / Northern Ireland).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Dean Saunders is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Sheffield United.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Ade Akinbiyi and Lee Hendrie.
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