Players who played for Reading and West Bromwich Albion
Which footballers have played for both Reading and West Bromwich Albion? 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 13 players
| Player | Country | Reading | West Bromwich Albion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Clement | England | 1998–1999 loan | 2000 loan & 2000–2010 |
| Jason Roberts | England / Grenada | 2012–2014 | 2000–2004 |
| Nicky Shorey | England | 2001–2008 & 2012–2013 | 2010–2012 |
| Simon Cox | England / Republic of Ireland | 2005–2008 & 2014–2016 | 2009–2012 |
| Paul McShane | Republic of Ireland | 2015–2019 | 2006–2007 |
| Sam Sodje | England / Nigeria | 2006–2009 | 2007 loan |
| Shane Long | Republic of Ireland | – | 2011–2014 |
| Chris Baird | Northern Ireland | 2013–2014 | 2014–2015 |
| Matej Vydra | Czech Republic | 2015–2016 loan | 2013–2014 loan |
| Nathaniel Chalobah | England / Sierra Leone | 2015 loan | 2023–2024 |
| John Swift | England | 2016–2022 | 2022–2025 |
| Andy Carroll | England | – | – |
| Hal Robson-Kanu | England / Wales | – | – |
Quick facts
- 13 players in our verified list have played for both Reading and West Bromwich Albion.
- The most common countries are England (9), Republic of Ireland (2), Northern Ireland (1).
- Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Neil Clement and Sam Sodje.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Reading and West Bromwich Albion?
13 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Reading and West Bromwich Albion, including Nathaniel Chalobah, Chris Baird and Paul McShane.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Four players made the link through a loan spell, including Neil Clement and Sam Sodje.
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