Players who played for both Chelsea F.C. and Newcastle United F.C.
Our records list 907 players for Chelsea F.C. and 976 for Newcastle United F.C.; 16 names appear on both sides.
The three best-known names
… and 13 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 We do not publish the full list here — that is the game.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 14 names whose order we know, 10 wore the Chelsea F.C. shirt first and 4 started at Newcastle United 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 1981, the most recent to 2023. The 2010s 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 — 4 players
- 2010s — 5 players
- 2020s — 1 player
Squad profile
The shared names come from 12 different countries, born between 1962 and 2004. Most common nationalities: United Kingdom (3), England (2), France (2). By position: 5 defenders, 5 midfielders, 6 forwards. The most frequently shared third club: Crystal Palace F.C.
Frequently asked
How many players played for both Chelsea F.C. and Newcastle United F.C.?
Our records show 16 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 Newcastle United F.C. shirt later?
Of the 14 names whose order we know, 10 followed that path. 4 went the other way: Newcastle 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We do not publish it — that is the game.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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