Players who played for Norwich City and Nottingham Forest
Which footballers have played for both Norwich City and Nottingham Forest? 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.
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| Player | Country | Norwich City | Nottingham Forest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asa Hartford | Scotland | 1984–1985 | 1979 |
| Darren Huckerby | England | 2003 loan & 2003–2008 | 2003 loan |
| Grant Holt | England | 2009–2013 | 2006–2008 |
| Robert Earnshaw | Wales / Zambia | 2006–2007 | 2008–2011 |
| Ryan Bertrand | England | 2008 & 2008–2009 loan | 2010–2011 loan |
| Henri Lansbury | England | 2010–2011 loan | 2012–2017 |
| Daniel Ayala | Spain | 2011–2014 | 2012–2013 loan |
| Patrick Bamford | England | 2016 loan | 2011–2012 |
| Lewis Grabban | England | 2014–2016 | 2018–2022 |
| Sam Byram | England | 2019–2023 | 2018–2019 loan |
Quick facts
- 10 players in our verified list have played for both Norwich City and Nottingham Forest.
- The most common countries are England (7), Scotland (1), Wales (1).
- The earliest in our list is Asa Hartford; the most recent to make the link is Sam Byram.
- Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Darren Huckerby and Ryan Bertrand.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Norwich City and Nottingham Forest?
10 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Norwich City and Nottingham Forest, most recently Sam Byram, Lewis Grabban and Patrick Bamford.
Who is the most recent player to play for Norwich City and Nottingham Forest?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Sam Byram (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Asa Hartford is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Norwich City and Nottingham Forest.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Darren Huckerby and Ryan Bertrand.
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