Players who played for Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion
Which footballers have played for both Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion? 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 10 players
| Player | Country | Crystal Palace | West Bromwich Albion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Gabbidon | Wales | 2012–2014 | 1998–2000 |
| Ben Watson | England | 2003–2009 | 2010 loan |
| Kevin Phillips | England | 2013 loan & 2013–2014 | 2006–2008 |
| Paul McShane | Republic of Ireland | 2012 loan | 2006–2007 |
| Scott Sinclair | England | 2008 loan | 2013–2014 loan |
| Jerome Thomas | England | 2013–2015 | 2009–2013 |
| Dwight Gayle | England | 2013–2016 | 2018–2019 loan |
| Sam Johnstone | England | 2022–2024 | 2018–2022 |
| Conor Gallagher | England | 2021–2022 loan | 2020–2021 loan |
| Bakary Sako | France / Mali | – | – |
Quick facts
- 10 players in our verified list have played for both Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion.
- The most common countries are England (7), Wales (1), Republic of Ireland (1).
- Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Ben Watson and Kevin Phillips.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion?
10 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion, including Scott Sinclair, Kevin Phillips and Ben Watson.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Ben Watson and Kevin Phillips.
Test yourself
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