Players who played for Leeds United and Southampton

Which footballers have played for both Leeds United 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.

Quick facts

• 11 players in our verified list have played for both Leeds United and Southampton.
• The most common countries are England (8), Scotland (2), Wales (1).
• Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Brett Ormerod and Dexter Blackstock.

Common questions

How many players have played for both Leeds United and Southampton?

11 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Leeds United and Southampton, including Alex McCarthy, Joe Rothwell and Billy Sharp.

Do loan spells count?

Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Brett Ormerod and Dexter Blackstock.

Test yourself

In The Connection you get two clubs and a country, and the first to name a player who links them wins the point. Try it with your mates, or take on today's daily.

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