Players who played for Arsenal and Sunderland
15 players have played for both Arsenal and Sunderland, according to Wikidata. The best known include Danny Welbeck, Nicklas Bendtner and Granit Xhaka. 4 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Mart Poom. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1909 (Charlie Buchan), the most recent in 2016 (Granit Xhaka).
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The full list (15 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | Arsenal | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Welbeck | Forward | England | 2014–2019 | 2010–2011 |
| Nicklas Bendtner | Forward | Denmark | 2005–2014 | 2011–2012 |
| Granit Xhaka | Midfielder | Switzerland | 2016–2023 | since 2025 |
| Andy Cole | Forward | England | 1989–1992 | 2007–2008 |
| Sebastian Larsson | Midfielder | Sweden | 2004–2007 | 2011–2017 |
| Emmanuel Eboué | Defender | Ivory Coast | 2005–2011 | 2016 |
| Vito Mannone | Goalkeeper | Italy | 2006–2013 | 2013–2017 |
| Mart Poom | Goalkeeper | Estonia, Soviet Union | 2005–2007 | 2002–2006 |
| Stefan Schwarz | Defender | Sweden | 1994–1995 | 1999–2003 |
| Niall Quinn | Forward | Ireland | 1983–1990 | 1996–2002 |
| Justin Hoyte | Defender | England, Trinidad and Tobago | 2002–2008 | 2005–2006 |
| Steve Bould | Defender | United Kingdom | 1988–1999 | 1999–2000 |
| Anthony Stokes | Forward | Ireland | 2005–2007 | 2007–2009 |
| Charlie Buchan | Forward | England | 1909–1928 | 1911–1925 |
| Joe Baker | Forward | England | 1962–1966 | 1969–1971 |
Players ranked from best known to least known (number of language editions of their Wikipedia page). Data from Wikidata: spotted a mistake? Let us know.