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Players who played for both Arsenal and Newcastle United
5 famous players have played for both Arsenal and Newcastle United, including Mikel Merino, Sol Campbell, Mathieu Debuchy and Andy Cole. 3 of them played for Arsenal first; 2 started at Newcastle United.
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- Andy ColeEarliest on this list to play for both: Arsenal (1989–1992), then Newcastle United from 1993.
- Aaron RamsdaleLatest on this list: Arsenal first, then Newcastle United from 2025.
- Sol CampbellMost separate spells: 3 across the two clubs (Arsenal 2001–2006, 2010; Newcastle United 2010–2011).
All 5 players, most famous first
- Mikel Merino
Spain · Midfielder · born 1996- Arsenal
- from 2024
- Newcastle United
- 2017–2018
- Sol Campbell
England · Defender · born 1974- Arsenal
- 2001–2006, 2010
- Newcastle United
- 2010–2011
- Mathieu Debuchy
France · Defender · born 1985- Arsenal
- 2014–2018
- Newcastle United
- 2013–2014
- Andy ColeEngland · Forward · born 1971
- Arsenal
- 1989–1992
- Newcastle United
- 1993–1995
- Aaron RamsdaleEngland · Goalkeeper · born 1998
- Arsenal
- 2021–2024
- Newcastle United
- from 2025
Years are club stints from Wikidata (snapshot 2026-09-28); a loan that runs straight into a transfer is shown as one stint. “from YEAR” means no end year is recorded — it is not a claim about a current club.
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Questions
How many famous players have played for both Arsenal and Newcastle United?
5 in our data, including Mikel Merino, Sol Campbell, Mathieu Debuchy and Andy Cole. The list covers famous footballers only — players covered by at least 45 language editions of Wikipedia — so it is not every player who ever wore both shirts.
Who was the first player on this list to play for both clubs?
In our data, Andy Cole: Arsenal (1989–1992), then Newcastle United (1993–1995).
Where does this list come from?
Club careers from Wikidata, the open database behind Wikipedia (public domain, CC0), snapshot 2026-09-28. Senior spells count, loans included when Wikidata records them; youth and reserve teams do not. Found a mistake? Tell us via the About page.