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Players who played for both Everton and Tottenham

In short

8 famous players have played for both Everton and Tottenham, including Gary Lineker, Dele Alli, Richarlison and Paul Gascoigne. 4 of them played for Everton first; 4 started at Tottenham.

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  • Gary LinekerEarliest on this list to play for both: Everton (1985–1986), then Tottenham from 1989.
  • RicharlisonLatest on this list: Everton first, then Tottenham from 2022.
  • Steven PienaarMost separate spells: 3 across the two clubs (Everton 2007–2011, 2012; Tottenham 2011–2012).

All 8 players, most famous first

  1. Gary LinekerEngland · Forward · born 1960
    Everton
    1985–1986
    Tottenham
    1989–1992
  2. Dele AlliEngland · Midfielder · born 1996
    Everton
    2022–2024
    Tottenham
    2015–2022
  3. RicharlisonBrazil · Forward · born 1997
    Everton
    2018–2022
    Tottenham
    from 2022
  4. Paul GascoigneEngland · Midfielder · born 1967
    Everton
    2000–2002
    Tottenham
    1988–1992
  5. Gylfi SigurðssonIceland · Midfielder · born 1989
    Everton
    2017–2022
    Tottenham
    2012–2014
  6. Aaron LennonEngland · Midfielder · born 1987
    Everton
    2015–2018
    Tottenham
    2005–2015
  7. Louis SahaFrance · Forward · born 1978
    Everton
    2008–2012
    Tottenham
    2012
  8. Steven PienaarSouth Africa · Midfielder · born 1982
    Everton
    2007–2011, 2012
    Tottenham
    2011–2012

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 Everton and Tottenham?

8 in our data, including Gary Lineker, Dele Alli, Richarlison and Paul Gascoigne. 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, Gary Lineker: Everton (1985–1986), then Tottenham (1989–1992).

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.