Players who played for Newcastle United and Reading
Which footballers have played for both Newcastle 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 8 players
| Player | Country | Newcastle United | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bodin | Wales | 1991 loan | 1996–1998 |
| Shaka Hislop | Trinidad and Tobago / England | 1995–1998 | 1992–1995 |
| Les Ferdinand | England | 1995–1997 | 2005 |
| Andy Griffin | England | 1998–2004 | 2010 loan & 2010–2012 |
| Andy Carroll | England | 2006–2011 | – |
| Danny Guthrie | England | 2008–2012 | 2012–2015 |
| Matt Ritchie | England / Scotland | 2016–2024 | 2025–2026 |
| Jeff Hendrick | Republic of Ireland | 2020–2024 | 2022–2023 loan |
Quick facts
- 8 players in our verified list have played for both Newcastle United and Reading.
- The most common countries are England (5), Wales (1), Trinidad and Tobago (1).
- The earliest in our list is Paul Bodin; the most recent to make the link is Matt Ritchie.
- Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Paul Bodin and Andy Griffin.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Newcastle United and Reading?
8 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Newcastle United and Reading, most recently Matt Ritchie, Jeff Hendrick and Danny Guthrie.
Who is the most recent player to play for Newcastle United and Reading?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Matt Ritchie (England / Scotland).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Paul Bodin is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Newcastle United and Reading.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Paul Bodin and Andy Griffin.
Test yourself
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