Players who played for Leeds United and Wigan Athletic
Which footballers have played for both Leeds United and Wigan Athletic? 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 12 players
| Player | Country | Leeds United | Wigan Athletic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Nicholls | England | 2006–2007 | 1999–2001 |
| Geoff Horsfield | England | 2006–2007 loan | 2003 |
| Jermaine Pennant | England | 2003–2004 loan | 2015 |
| Scott Carson | England | 2003–2005 | 2013–2015 |
| Brett Ormerod | England | 2004 loan | 2005 loan |
| Steven Caldwell | Scotland | 2004 loan | 2010–2011 |
| Marlon King | England / Jamaica | 2005 loan | 2008–2009 |
| Michael Brown | England | 2011–2014 | 2007–2009 |
| Alex Bruce | England / Republic of Ireland / Northern Ireland | 2010–2012 | 2017 & 2017–2019 |
| Noel Hunt | Republic of Ireland | 2013–2015 | 2017–2018 |
| Stephen Warnock | England | 2013–2015 | 2016 loan & 2016–2017 |
| Stephen Crainey | Scotland | – | – |
Quick facts
- 12 players in our verified list have played for both Leeds United and Wigan Athletic.
- The most common countries are England (9), Scotland (2), Republic of Ireland (1).
- Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Geoff Horsfield and Jermaine Pennant.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Leeds United and Wigan Athletic?
12 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Leeds United and Wigan Athletic, including Alex Bruce, Jermaine Pennant and Marlon King.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Geoff Horsfield and Jermaine Pennant.
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