Players who played for Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday
Which footballers have played for both Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday? 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 11 players
| Player | Country | Cardiff City | Sheffield Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kavanagh | Republic of Ireland | 2001–2005 | 2007 & 2008 loan |
| Kenwyne Jones | Trinidad and Tobago | 2014–2016 | 2004–2005 loan |
| Roger Johnson | England | 2006–2009 | 2013–2014 loan |
| Stephen McPhail | England / Republic of Ireland | 2006–2013 | 2013–2014 |
| Jay Bothroyd | England | 2008–2011 | 2012–2013 loan |
| Seyi Olofinjana | Nigeria | 2010–2011 loan | 2013 loan & 2013 |
| Connor Wickham | England | 2023–2024 | 2013 & 2013–2014 & 2020 loan |
| Joe Bennett | England | 2016–2021 | 2016 loan |
| Callum Paterson | Scotland | – | – |
| Glenn Loovens | Netherlands | – | – |
| Will Vaulks | England / Wales | – | – |
Quick facts
- 11 players in our verified list have played for both Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday.
- The most common countries are England (6), Republic of Ireland (1), Trinidad and Tobago (1).
- Seven players made the link through a loan spell, including Graham Kavanagh and Kenwyne Jones.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday?
11 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday, including Jay Bothroyd, Connor Wickham and Graham Kavanagh.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Seven players made the link through a loan spell, including Graham Kavanagh and Kenwyne Jones.
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