Players who played for Reading and Sheffield Wednesday
Which footballers have played for both Reading and Sheffield Wednesday? 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 8 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Reading | Sheffield Wednesday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Robins | England | 1997 loan | 2003–2004 |
| Leroy Lita | England | 2005–2009 | 2013 loan |
| Michail Antonio | Jamaica / England | 2008–2012 | 2012 & 2012–2014 |
| Benik Afobe | DR Congo / England | 2012 loan | 2014 loan |
| Emiliano Martínez | Argentina | 2019 loan | 2013–2014 loan |
| Nathaniel Chalobah | England / Sierra Leone | 2015 loan | 2024–2026 |
| Jeff Hendrick | Republic of Ireland | 2022–2023 loan | 2023–2024 loan |
| Royston Drenthe | Netherlands | – | – |
Quick facts
- 8 players in our verified list have played for both Reading and Sheffield Wednesday.
- The most common countries are England (3), Jamaica (1), DR Congo (1).
- Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Mark Robins and Leroy Lita.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Reading and Sheffield Wednesday?
8 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Reading and Sheffield Wednesday, including Nathaniel Chalobah, Leroy Lita and Benik Afobe.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Six players made the link through a loan spell, including Mark Robins and Leroy Lita.
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