Players who played for Newcastle United and Stoke City

Which footballers have played for both Newcastle United and Stoke City? 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

• 9 players in our verified list have played for both Newcastle United and Stoke City.
• The most common countries are England (5), Republic of Ireland (2), Nigeria (1).
• Two players, Andy Griffin and Shola Ameobi, made the link through a loan spell.

Common questions

How many players have played for both Newcastle United and Stoke City?

9 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Newcastle United and Stoke City, including Shay Given, Abdoulaye Faye and Andy Griffin.

Do loan spells count?

Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Two players, Andy Griffin and Shola Ameobi, made the link through a loan spell.

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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