Players who played for Hull City and Sheffield United
Which footballers have played for both Hull City and Sheffield 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 11 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Hull City | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Marwood | England | 1979–1984 | 1990–1992 |
| Dean Windass | England | 1991–1995 & 2007 loan & 2007–2009 | 2002 loan & 2003 |
| Curtis Woodhouse | England | 2005–2006 | 1997–2001 |
| Clayton Donaldson | England / Jamaica | 2002–2005 | 2017–2018 |
| Billy Sharp | England | 2024 | 2004–2005 & 2007–2010 & 2015–2023 |
| Billy Paynter | England | 2005–2006 loan & 2006 | 2014 loan |
| Marlon King | England / Jamaica | 2008–2009 loan | 2013 |
| Oli McBurnie | Scotland / England | 2025–present | 2019–2024 |
| Harry Maguire | England | – | – |
| James Harper | England | – | – |
| John Lundstram | England | – | – |
Quick facts
- 11 players in our verified list have played for both Hull City and Sheffield United.
- The most common countries are England (10), Scotland (1).
- Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Dean Windass and Billy Paynter.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Hull City and Sheffield United?
11 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Hull City and Sheffield United, including Marlon King, Billy Paynter and Billy Sharp.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Dean Windass and Billy Paynter.
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