Players who played for Chelsea and Portsmouth
Which footballers have played for both Chelsea and Portsmouth? 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 | Chelsea | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Beasant | England | 1989–1993 | 2001–2002 & 2002 |
| Glen Johnson | England | 2003–2007 | 2006–2007 & 2007–2009 |
| Asmir Begović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2015–2017 | 2005–2010 |
| Tal Ben Haim | Israel | 2007–2008 | 2009–2012 |
| John Swift | England | 2014–2016 | 2025–present |
| Lassana Diarra | France | – | – |
Quick facts
- 6 players in our verified list have played for both Chelsea and Portsmouth.
- The most common countries are England (3), Bosnia and Herzegovina (1), Israel (1).
Common questions
How many players have played for both Chelsea and Portsmouth?
6 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Chelsea and Portsmouth, including Asmir Begović, Dave Beasant and Tal Ben Haim.
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