Players who played for Newcastle United and Swindon Town
Which footballers have played for both Newcastle 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 5 players
| Player | Country | Newcastle United | Swindon Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bodin | Wales | 1991 loan | 1988–1991 & 1992–1996 |
| Shay Given | Republic of Ireland | 1997–2009 | 1996 loan |
| James Milner | England | 2004–2008 | 2003 loan |
| Matt Ritchie | England / Scotland | 2016–2024 | 2010–2011 & 2011–2013 |
| Jacob Murphy | England | 2017–present | 2014 loan |
Quick facts
- 5 players in our verified list have played for both Newcastle United and Swindon Town.
- The most common countries are England (3), Wales (1), Republic of Ireland (1).
- The earliest in our list is Paul Bodin; the most recent to make the link is Jacob Murphy.
- Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Paul Bodin and Shay Given.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Newcastle United and Swindon Town?
5 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Newcastle United and Swindon Town, most recently Jacob Murphy, Matt Ritchie and James Milner.
Who is the most recent player to play for Newcastle United and Swindon Town?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Jacob Murphy (England).
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 Swindon Town.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Paul Bodin and Shay Given.
Test yourself
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