Players who played for Huddersfield Town and Wigan Athletic
Which footballers have played for both Huddersfield Town 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.
Show all 5 players
| Player | Country | Huddersfield Town | Wigan Athletic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kilbane | Republic of Ireland / England | 2011 loan | 2006–2009 |
| David Unsworth | England | 2008–2009 | 2007 |
| Alex Bruce | England / Republic of Ireland / Northern Ireland | 2011 loan | 2017 & 2017–2019 |
| Grant Holt | England | 2014 loan | 2013–2016 |
| Ashley Fletcher | England | 2026–present | 2022–2023 loan |
Quick facts
- 5 players in our verified list have played for both Huddersfield Town and Wigan Athletic.
- The most common countries are England (4), Republic of Ireland (1).
- The earliest in our list is Kevin Kilbane; the most recent to make the link is Ashley Fletcher.
- Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Kevin Kilbane and Alex Bruce.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Huddersfield Town and Wigan Athletic?
5 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Huddersfield Town and Wigan Athletic, most recently Ashley Fletcher, Alex Bruce and Grant Holt.
Who is the most recent player to play for Huddersfield Town and Wigan Athletic?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Ashley Fletcher (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Kevin Kilbane is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Huddersfield Town and Wigan Athletic.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Kevin Kilbane and Alex Bruce.
Test yourself
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