Players who played for Coventry City and Ipswich Town
Which footballers have played for both Coventry City and Ipswich Town? 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 11 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Coventry City | Ipswich Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermann Hreiðarsson | Iceland | 2012 | 2000–2003 |
| Stern John | Trinidad and Tobago | 2004–2007 | 2009–2010 loan |
| Leon Best | England / Republic of Ireland | 2007–2010 | 2016–2017 |
| Jon Stead | England | 2010 loan | 2008 loan & 2008–2010 |
| Richard Keogh | England / Republic of Ireland | 2010–2012 | 2022–2023 |
| David Stockdale | England | 2019 loan | 2011 loan |
| David McGoldrick | England / Republic of Ireland | 2012–2013 loan | 2013 loan & 2013–2018 |
| Stephen Hunt | Republic of Ireland | 2016 | 2013–2015 |
| Chuba Akpom | England | 2014 loan | 2025–2026 loan & 2026–present |
| Conor Chaplin | England | – | – |
| Freddie Sears | England | – | – |
Quick facts
- 11 players in our verified list have played for both Coventry City and Ipswich Town.
- The most common countries are England (8), Iceland (1), Trinidad and Tobago (1).
- Five players made the link through a loan spell, including Stern John and Jon Stead.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Coventry City and Ipswich Town?
11 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Coventry City and Ipswich Town, including Leon Best, David McGoldrick and Jon Stead.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Five players made the link through a loan spell, including Stern John and Jon Stead.
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