Players who played for Cardiff City and Newcastle United
Which footballers have played for both Cardiff City and Newcastle 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 4 players
| Player | Country | Cardiff City | Newcastle United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bodin | Wales | 1982–1985 | 1991 loan |
| Michael Chopra | England | 2006–2007 & 2008 loan & 2009 loan & 2009–2011 | 2000–2006 |
| Craig Bellamy | Wales | 2010–2011 loan & 2012–2014 | 2001–2005 |
| Wayne Routledge | England | 2008–2009 loan | 2010–2011 |
Quick facts
- 4 players in our verified list have played for both Cardiff City and Newcastle United.
- The most common countries are Wales (2), England (2).
- The earliest in our list is Paul Bodin; the most recent to make the link is Craig Bellamy.
- Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Paul Bodin and Michael Chopra.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Cardiff City and Newcastle United?
4 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Cardiff City and Newcastle United, most recently Craig Bellamy, Wayne Routledge and Michael Chopra.
Who is the most recent player to play for Cardiff City and Newcastle United?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Craig Bellamy (Wales).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Paul Bodin is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Cardiff City and Newcastle United.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Paul Bodin and Michael Chopra.
Test yourself
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