Players who played for Chelsea and Wigan Athletic

Which footballers have played for both Chelsea and Wigan Athletic? 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

• 7 players in our verified list have played for both Chelsea and Wigan Athletic.
• The most common countries are England (3), Netherlands (2), Nigeria (1).
• Five players made the link through a loan spell, including Scott Sinclair and Patrick van Aanholt.

Common questions

How many players have played for both Chelsea and Wigan Athletic?

7 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Chelsea and Wigan Athletic, including Scott Sinclair, Josh McEachran and Patrick van Aanholt.

Do loan spells count?

Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Five players made the link through a loan spell, including Scott Sinclair and Patrick van Aanholt.

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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