Players who played for Brighton and Sunderland
2 players · Premier League since 1992/93
2 players have played for both Brighton and Sunderland in the Premier League since 1992/93. 1 played for Brighton first and 1 for Sunderland first. The longest-serving made 202 appearances across both; the top scorer got 52 goals; 2 scored for both; the first move came in 2020/21, the most recent in 2025/26.
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- Brighton 176 · Sunderland 26
- Brighton 60 · Sunderland 14
Who stands out
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Danny Welbeck has the most appearances for the two combined: 176 for Brighton and 26 for Sunderland. Danny Welbeck scored the most goals across both (46 for Brighton, 6 for Sunderland), and 2 players scored for both.
In our data, Danny Welbeck was the first to have played for both (his first game for Brighton came in 2020/21). The most recent player to play for both is Simon Adingra, who first played for Sunderland in 2025/26.
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| Player | Brighton | Sunderland | First | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Gls | Seasons | Apps | Gls | Seasons | ||
| Danny Welbeck | 176 | 46 | 2020–2026 | 26 | 6 | 2010/11 | Sunderland |
| Simon Adingra | 60 | 8 | 2023–2025 | 14 | 1 | 2025/26 | Brighton |
Head to head
In the Premier League since 1992/93, Brighton and Sunderland have met 3 times: Brighton won 2, Sunderland 0, and 1 game was drawn.
- Brighton's biggest win: Sunderland 0-2 Brighton (2026/27)
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FAQ
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- How many players have played for both Brighton and Sunderland?
- 2 in the Premier League since 1992/93: Danny Welbeck and Simon Adingra.
- Has anyone scored for both Brighton and Sunderland?
- Yes, 2: Danny Welbeck (46 and 6) and Simon Adingra (8 and 1).
- Who is the most recent player to play for both Brighton and Sunderland?
- Simon Adingra. He played for Brighton (2023–2025), then Sunderland from 2025/26.
- What period does this list cover?
- Premier League games from 1992/93 to the present, updated as new games are played. Earlier games aren't in our data, so all-time lists can be longer.
Data: Premier League since 1992/93. Earlier games aren't included, so all-time lists can be longer.