Players who played for Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough
Which footballers have played for both Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough? 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.
Show all 6 players
| Player | Country | Crystal Palace | Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gareth Southgate | England | 1990–1995 | 2001–2006 |
| Marcus Bent | England | 1998–1999 | 2009–2010 loan |
| Yannick Bolasie | France / DR Congo | 2012–2016 | 2021 loan |
| Adlène Guédioura | France / Algeria | 2013–2015 | 2017–2018 |
| Jacob Butterfield | England | 2013 loan | 2013–2014 |
| Patrick Bamford | England | 2015 loan | 2014–2015 loan & 2017–2018 |
Quick facts
- 6 players in our verified list have played for both Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough.
- The most common countries are England (4), France (2).
- The earliest in our list is Gareth Southgate; the most recent to make the link is Yannick Bolasie.
- Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Marcus Bent and Yannick Bolasie.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough?
6 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough, most recently Yannick Bolasie, Adlène Guédioura and Patrick Bamford.
Who is the most recent player to play for Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Yannick Bolasie (France / DR Congo).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Gareth Southgate is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Crystal Palace and Middlesbrough.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Marcus Bent and Yannick Bolasie.
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