Players who played for Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland
Which footballers have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland? 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.
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| Player | Country | Brighton & Hove Albion | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul McShane | Republic of Ireland | 2005–2006 loan | 2007–2009 |
| Greg Halford | England | 2014–2015 loan | 2007–2009 |
| Darren Bent | England | 2014 loan | 2009–2011 |
| Danny Welbeck | England | 2020–2026 | 2010–2011 loan |
| Kazenga LuaLua | DR Congo | 2010 loan & 2010 loan & 2011 loan & 2011–2018 | 2018 |
| Liam Bridcutt | England / Scotland | 2010–2014 | 2014–2016 |
| Will Buckley | England | 2011–2014 | 2014–2017 |
| Wayne Bridge | England | 2012–2013 loan | 2012 loan |
| Jason Steele | England | 2018–present | 2017–2018 |
| Simon Adingra | Ivory Coast | 2022–2025 | 2025–present |
Quick facts
- 10 players in our verified list have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland.
- The most common countries are England (7), Republic of Ireland (1), DR Congo (1).
- The earliest in our list is Paul McShane; the most recent to make the link is Simon Adingra.
- Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Paul McShane and Greg Halford.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland?
10 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland, most recently Simon Adingra, Danny Welbeck and Kazenga LuaLua.
Who is the most recent player to play for Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Paul McShane is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Paul McShane and Greg Halford.
Test yourself
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