Players who played for Oldham Athletic and Wigan Athletic
Which footballers have played for both Oldham Athletic and Wigan Athletic? 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 4 players
| Player | Country | Oldham Athletic | Wigan Athletic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Redfearn | England | 1989–1991 | 2000–2001 |
| Alex Bruce | England / Republic of Ireland / Northern Ireland | 2004–2005 & 2005 loan | 2017 & 2017–2019 |
| Brett Ormerod | England | 2008 loan | 2005 loan |
| Leon Clarke | England | 2007 loan | 2015 & 2019 loan |
Quick facts
- 4 players in our verified list have played for both Oldham Athletic and Wigan Athletic.
- The most common countries are England (4).
- The earliest in our list is Neil Redfearn; the most recent to make the link is Alex Bruce.
- Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Alex Bruce and Brett Ormerod.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Oldham Athletic and Wigan Athletic?
4 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Oldham Athletic and Wigan Athletic, most recently Alex Bruce, Leon Clarke and Brett Ormerod.
Who is the most recent player to play for Oldham Athletic and Wigan Athletic?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Alex Bruce (England / Republic of Ireland / Northern Ireland).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Neil Redfearn is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Oldham Athletic and Wigan Athletic.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Alex Bruce and Brett Ormerod.
Test yourself
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