Players who played for both Arsenal F.C. and Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Our records list 1075 players for Arsenal F.C. and 992 for Blackburn Rovers F.C.; 13 names appear on both sides.
The three best-known names
… and 10 more. We do not publish the full list here — that is the game. Open this matchup in the game.
Which way they moved
Of the 10 names whose order we know, 9 wore the Arsenal F.C. shirt first and 1 started at Blackburn Rovers F.C. One of them returned to one of the two clubs for a second spell.
When it happened
The earliest shared name dates to 1988, the most recent to 2013. The 2000s were the densest stretch: 5 players joined one of the two clubs in that decade.
Decade by decade:
- 1980s — 3 players
- 1990s — 3 players
- 2000s — 5 players
- 2010s — 1 player
Squad profile
The shared names come from 6 different countries, born between 1970 and 1995. Most common nationalities: United Kingdom (5), England (4). By position: 3 goalkeepers, 1 defender, 3 midfielders, 6 forwards. Most frequently shared third clubs: Birmingham City F.C., Sunderland A.F.C., Crystal Palace F.C., Coventry City F.C.
Frequently asked
How many players played for both Arsenal F.C. and Blackburn Rovers F.C.?
Our records show 13 players who wore both official shirts. The figure is based on open contract data and is refreshed regularly; loans and single-appearance spells count too.
How many players wore the Arsenal F.C. shirt first and the Blackburn Rovers F.C. shirt later?
Of the 10 names whose order we know, 9 followed that path. 1 went the other way: Blackburn Rovers F.C. first, then Arsenal F.C. The order comes from contract start years; names with a missing year are left out of the count.
Where is the full list?
We do not publish it — that is the game. The link above opens this exact matchup; names reveal themselves one by one as you guess correctly.
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