Players who played for Ipswich Town and Southampton
Which footballers have played for both Ipswich Town and Southampton? 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 11 players
| Player | Country | Ipswich Town | Southampton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Higginbotham | England / Gibraltar | 2012 loan | 2003–2006 |
| David McGoldrick | England / Republic of Ireland | 2013 loan & 2013–2018 | 2004–2009 |
| Leon Best | England / Republic of Ireland | 2016–2017 | 2004–2007 |
| Ricardo Fuller | Jamaica | 2006 loan | 2005–2006 |
| Stern John | Trinidad and Tobago | 2009–2010 loan | 2007–2009 |
| Frazer Richardson | England | 2014 loan | 2010–2013 |
| Alex McCarthy | England | 2012 loan | 2016–2026 |
| Ainsley Maitland-Niles | England | 2015–2016 loan | 2022–2023 loan |
| Flynn Downes | England | 2017–2021 | 2023–2024 loan & 2024–present |
| Jim Magilton | Northern Ireland | – | – |
| Ryan Fraser | Scotland | – | – |
Quick facts
- 11 players in our verified list have played for both Ipswich Town and Southampton.
- The most common countries are England (7), Jamaica (1), Trinidad and Tobago (1).
- Eight players made the link through a loan spell, including Danny Higginbotham and David McGoldrick.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Ipswich Town and Southampton?
11 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Ipswich Town and Southampton, including Leon Best, David McGoldrick and Alex McCarthy.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Eight players made the link through a loan spell, including Danny Higginbotham and David McGoldrick.
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