Players who played for Leeds United and Swindon Town
Which footballers have played for both Leeds United and Swindon Town? 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 4 players
| Player | Country | Leeds United | Swindon Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Milner | England | 2002–2004 | 2003 loan |
| Jonathan Douglas | Republic of Ireland | 2005–2006 loan & 2006–2009 | 2009–2011 |
| Billy Paynter | England | 2010–2012 | 2007–2010 |
| David Prutton | England | 2007–2010 | 2010–2011 |
Quick facts
- 4 players in our verified list have played for both Leeds United and Swindon Town.
- The most common countries are England (3), Republic of Ireland (1).
- The earliest in our list is James Milner; the most recent to make the link is Billy Paynter.
- Two players, James Milner and Jonathan Douglas, made the link through a loan spell.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Leeds United and Swindon Town?
4 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Leeds United and Swindon Town, most recently Billy Paynter, David Prutton and Jonathan Douglas.
Who is the most recent player to play for Leeds United and Swindon Town?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Billy Paynter (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
James Milner is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Leeds United and Swindon Town.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Two players, James Milner and Jonathan Douglas, made the link through a loan spell.
Test yourself
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