Players who played for Ipswich Town and Reading
Which footballers have played for both Ipswich Town and Reading? 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 8 players
| Player | Country | Ipswich Town | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ívar Ingimarsson | Iceland | 2011–2012 | 2003–2011 |
| Ibrahima Sonko | Senegal | 2011–2012 | 2004–2008 |
| Stephen Hunt | Republic of Ireland | 2013–2015 | 2005–2009 |
| Alex McCarthy | England | 2012 loan | 2007–2014 |
| Liam Rosenior | England | 2009–2010 loan | 2007–2010 |
| Noel Hunt | Republic of Ireland | 2014–2015 loan & 2015 | 2008–2013 |
| Sone Aluko | England / Nigeria | 2021–2024 | 2017–2021 |
| Tom Carroll | England | 2021–2022 | 2025 |
Quick facts
- 8 players in our verified list have played for both Ipswich Town and Reading.
- The most common countries are England (4), Republic of Ireland (2), Iceland (1).
- The earliest in our list is Ívar Ingimarsson; the most recent to make the link is Tom Carroll.
- Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Alex McCarthy and Liam Rosenior.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Ipswich Town and Reading?
8 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Ipswich Town and Reading, most recently Tom Carroll, Sone Aluko and Noel Hunt.
Who is the most recent player to play for Ipswich Town and Reading?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Tom Carroll (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Ívar Ingimarsson is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Ipswich Town and Reading.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Alex McCarthy and Liam Rosenior.
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