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Players who played for both Arsenal and Newcastle United

In short

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

  1. Mikel MerinoSpain · Midfielder · born 1996
    Arsenal
    from 2024
    Newcastle United
    2017–2018
  2. Sol CampbellEngland · Defender · born 1974
    Arsenal
    2001–2006, 2010
    Newcastle United
    2010–2011
  3. Mathieu DebuchyFrance · Defender · born 1985
    Arsenal
    2014–2018
    Newcastle United
    2013–2014
  4. Andy ColeEngland · Forward · born 1971
    Arsenal
    1989–1992
    Newcastle United
    1993–1995
  5. 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.