Players who played for Leeds United and Reading
Which footballers have played for both Leeds United 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 9 players
| Player | Country | Leeds United | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Harte | Republic of Ireland | 1996–2004 | 2010–2013 |
| Michael Duberry | England | 1999–2005 | 2007–2009 |
| Andy Hughes | England | 2007–2010 | 2001–2005 |
| John Oster | England / Wales | 2004–2005 loan | 2005–2008 |
| Sam Sodje | England / Nigeria | 2009 loan | 2006–2009 |
| Alex McCarthy | England | 2011–2012 loan | 2007–2014 |
| Noel Hunt | Republic of Ireland | 2013–2015 | 2008–2013 |
| Billy Sharp | England | 2014–2015 | 2013–2014 loan |
| Modou Barrow | Gambia | 2017 loan | 2017–2020 |
Quick facts
- 9 players in our verified list have played for both Leeds United and Reading.
- The most common countries are England (6), Republic of Ireland (2), Gambia (1).
- The earliest in our list is Ian Harte; the most recent to make the link is Modou Barrow.
- Five players made the link through a loan spell, including John Oster and Sam Sodje.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Leeds United and Reading?
9 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Leeds United and Reading, most recently Modou Barrow, Billy Sharp and Noel Hunt.
Who is the most recent player to play for Leeds United and Reading?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Modou Barrow (Gambia).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Ian Harte is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Leeds United and Reading.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Five players made the link through a loan spell, including John Oster and Sam Sodje.
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