Players who played for Cardiff City and Southampton

Which footballers have played for both Cardiff City and Southampton? 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 facts

• 5 players in our verified list have played for both Cardiff City and Southampton.
• The most common countries are England (3), Wales (1), Trinidad and Tobago (1).
• The earliest in our list is Alan Curtis; the most recent to make the link is Calum Chambers.
• One player, Steven Caulker, made the link through a loan spell.

Common questions

How many players have played for both Cardiff City and Southampton?

5 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Cardiff City and Southampton, most recently Calum Chambers, Rickie Lambert and Steven Caulker.

Who is the most recent player to play for Cardiff City and Southampton?

In our list, the most recent to make the link is Calum Chambers (England).

Who was the first player in our list to play for both?

Alan Curtis is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Cardiff City and Southampton.

Do loan spells count?

Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. One player, Steven Caulker, made the link through a loan spell.

Test yourself

In The Connection you get two clubs and a country, and the first to name a player who links them wins the point. Try it with your mates, or take on today's daily.

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