Players who played for Watford and Wigan Athletic
Which footballers have played for both Watford 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 9 players
| Player | Country | Watford | Wigan Athletic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Redfearn | England | 1988–1989 | 2000–2001 |
| David Connolly | England / Republic of Ireland | 1995–1997 | 2005–2006 |
| Jermaine Pennant | England | 2002 & 2002–2003 loan | 2015 |
| Nathan Ellington | England | 2007–2011 | 2002–2005 |
| Marlon King | England / Jamaica | 2005 loan & 2005–2008 | 2008–2009 |
| Ben Watson | England | 2015–2018 | 2009–2015 |
| Tom Cleverley | England | 2009–2010 & 2017 & 2017–2023 | 2010–2011 loan |
| Josh McEachran | England | 2013–2014 loan | 2014 loan |
| Ashley Fletcher | England | 2021–2024 | 2022–2023 loan |
Quick facts
- 9 players in our verified list have played for both Watford and Wigan Athletic.
- The most common countries are England (9).
- The earliest in our list is Neil Redfearn; the most recent to make the link is Ashley Fletcher.
- Five players made the link through a loan spell, including Jermaine Pennant and Marlon King.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Watford and Wigan Athletic?
9 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Watford and Wigan Athletic, most recently Ashley Fletcher, Jermaine Pennant and Ben Watson.
Who is the most recent player to play for Watford and Wigan Athletic?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Ashley Fletcher (England).
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 Watford and Wigan Athletic.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Five players made the link through a loan spell, including Jermaine Pennant and Marlon King.
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