Players who played for both Chelsea F.C. and Leeds United F.C.
Our records list 907 players for Chelsea F.C. and 940 for Leeds United F.C.; 24 names appear on both sides.
The three best-known names
… and 21 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 We do not publish the full list here — that is the game.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 20 names whose order we know, 14 wore the Chelsea F.C. shirt first and 6 started at Leeds United F.C.
When it happened
The earliest shared name dates to 1984, the most recent to 2018. The 1990s were the densest stretch: 8 players joined one of the two clubs in that decade.
Decade by decade:
- 1980s — 3 players
- 1990s — 8 players
- 2000s — 6 players
- 2010s — 7 players
Squad profile
The shared names come from 7 different countries, born between 1965 and 2000. Most common nationalities: United Kingdom (12), England (5), Scotland (3). Of the 23 whose position we know: 4 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 8 midfielders, 5 forwards. Most frequently shared third clubs: Crystal Palace F.C., Middlesbrough F.C., Sheffield United F.C., Norwich City F.C.
Frequently asked
How many players played for both Chelsea F.C. and Leeds United F.C.?
Our records show 24 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 Chelsea F.C. shirt first and the Leeds United F.C. shirt later?
Of the 20 names whose order we know, 14 followed that path. 6 went the other way: Leeds United F.C. first, then Chelsea 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We do not publish it — that is the game.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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