Players who played for Newcastle United and Sheffield United
Which footballers have played for both Newcastle United and Sheffield United? 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 quiz: how many can you name before you look? There are 7 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Newcastle United | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Withe | England | 1978–1980 | 1985–1989 |
| David Kelly | England / Republic of Ireland | 1991–1993 | 2000–2001 |
| Keith Gillespie | Northern Ireland | 1995–1998 | 2005–2009 |
| Ian Rush | Wales | 1997–1998 | 1998 loan |
| Gary Speed | Wales | 1998–2004 | 2008–2010 |
| Ciaran Clark | England / Republic of Ireland | 2016–2023 | 2022–2023 loan |
| Aaron Ramsdale | England | 2025–2026 loan | 2020–2021 |
Quick facts
- 7 players in our verified list have played for both Newcastle United and Sheffield United.
- The most common countries are England (4), Wales (2), Northern Ireland (1).
- The earliest in our list is Peter Withe; the most recent is Aaron Ramsdale.
- 3 players made the link through a loan spell, including Ian Rush.
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