Players who played for Marseille and Newcastle United
11 players have played for both Marseille and Newcastle United, according to Wikidata. The best known include Hatem Ben Arfa, Joey Barton and Florian Thauvin. 6 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Hatem Ben Arfa. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1982 (Chris Waddle), the most recent in 2025 (Amar Dedić).
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The full list (11 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | Marseille | Newcastle United |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatem Ben Arfa | Midfielder | France | 2008–2011 | 2010–2015 |
| Joey Barton | Midfielder | England | 2012–2013 | 2007–2011 |
| Florian Thauvin | Midfielder | France | 2013–2021 | 2015–2016 |
| Loïc Rémy | Forward | France | 2010–2012 | 2013–2014 |
| Rémy Cabella | Midfielder | France | since 2015 | 2014–2016 |
| Chris Waddle | Midfielder | England | 1989–1992 | 1982–1985 |
| Amar Dedić | Defender | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2025 | since 2026 |
| Javier Manquillo | Defender | Spain | 2015–2016 | since 2017 |
| Habib Beye | Defender | Senegal | 2003–2007 | 2007–2009 |
| Lamine Diatta | Defender | Senegal | 1999 | 2008 |
| Franck Dumas | Defender | France | 2000–2001 | 1999–2000 |
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.