Players who played for Burnley and Sunderland
Which footballers have played for both Burnley 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.
Quick quiz: how many can you name before you look? There are 6 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Burnley | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Marriott | England / Wales | 1991 loan | 1998–2001 |
| John Oster | England / Wales | 2005 | 1999–2005 |
| Steven Caldwell | Scotland | 2007–2010 | 2004–2007 |
| Phil Bardsley | England / Scotland | 2006 & 2017–2022 | 2008–2014 |
| Ross Wallace | Scotland | 2010–2015 | 2006–2009 |
| Steven Fletcher | Scotland / England | 2009–2010 | 2012–2016 |
Quick facts
- 6 players in our verified list have played for both Burnley and Sunderland.
- The most common countries are England (3), Scotland (3).
- The earliest in our list is Andy Marriott; the most recent is Steven Fletcher.
- 1 player made the link through a loan spell, including Andy Marriott.
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