Players who played for Chelsea and Leeds United
Which footballers have played for both Chelsea and Leeds 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.
Quick quiz: how many can you name before you look? There are 9 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Chelsea | Leeds United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Thomas | Wales | 1984–1985 | 1989–1990 |
| Terry Phelan | England / Republic of Ireland | 1995–1997 | 1985–1986 |
| Tony Dorigo | Australia / England | 1987–1991 | 1991–1997 |
| Vinnie Jones | England / Wales | 1991–1992 | 1989–1990 |
| David Rocastle | England | 1994–1998 | 1992–1993 |
| Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink | Netherlands / Suriname | 2000–2004 | 1997–1999 |
| Tore André Flo | Norway | 1997–2000 | 2007–2008 |
| Ross Barkley | England | 2018–2022 | 2013 loan |
| Ethan Ampadu | England / Wales | 2017–2023 | 2023–present |
Quick facts
- 9 players in our verified list have played for both Chelsea and Leeds United.
- The most common countries are England (5), Wales (1), Australia (1).
- The earliest in our list is Mickey Thomas; the most recent is Ethan Ampadu.
- 1 player made the link through a loan spell, including Ross Barkley.
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