Players who played for Derby County and Newcastle United
Which footballers have played for both Derby County and Newcastle United? 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 5 in our list.
Show all 5 players
| Player | Country | Derby County | Newcastle United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mick Harford | England | 1990–1991 | 1980–1981 |
| Rob Lee | England | 2002–2003 | 1992–2002 |
| Laurent Robert | France | 2008 | 2001–2006 |
| Jeff Hendrick | Republic of Ireland | 2010–2016 | 2020–2024 |
| Leon Best | England / Republic of Ireland | 2014–2015 loan | 2010–2012 |
Quick facts
- 5 players in our verified list have played for both Derby County and Newcastle United.
- The most common countries are England (3), France (1), Republic of Ireland (1).
- The earliest in our list is Mick Harford; the most recent is Jeff Hendrick.
- 1 player made the link through a loan spell, including Leon Best.
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