Players who played for Chelsea and Nottingham Forest
7 players · Premier League since 1992/93
7 players have played for both Chelsea and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League since 1992/93. 6 played for Chelsea first and 1 for Nottingham Forest first. The longest-serving made 166 appearances across both; the top scorer got 20 goals; 3 scored for both; the first move came in 1998/99, the most recent in 2026/27.
Can you name all 7?
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- Chelsea 72 · Nottingham Forest 94
- Chelsea 3 · Nottingham Forest 81
- Chelsea 36 · Nottingham Forest 20
- Chelsea 17 · Nottingham Forest 26
- Chelsea 28 · Nottingham Forest 8
- Chelsea 1 · Nottingham Forest 31
- Chelsea 27 · Nottingham Forest 1
Who stands out
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Callum Hudson-Odoi has the most appearances for the two combined: 72 for Chelsea and 94 for Nottingham Forest. Callum Hudson-Odoi scored the most goals across both (4 for Chelsea, 16 for Nottingham Forest), and 3 players scored for both.
In our data, Dave Beasant was the first to have played for both (his first game for Nottingham Forest came in 1998/99). The most recent player to play for both is Liam Delap, who first played for Nottingham Forest in 2026/27.
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| Player | Chelsea | Nottingham Forest | First | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Gls | Seasons | Apps | Gls | Seasons | ||
| Callum Hudson-Odoi | 72 | 4 | 2017–2022 | 94 | 16 | 2023–2027 | Chelsea |
| Ola Aina | 3 | 0 | 2016/17 | 81 | 3 | 2023–2027 | Chelsea |
| Neil Shipperley | 36 | 7 | 1992–1995 | 20 | 1 | 1998/99 | Chelsea |
| Dave Beasant | 17 | 0 | 1992/93 | 26 | 0 | 1998/99 | Chelsea |
| Liam Delap | 28 | 1 | 2025/26 | 8 | 1 | 2026/27 | Chelsea |
| Omari Hutchinson | 1 | 0 | 2022/23 | 31 | 1 | 2025/26 | Chelsea |
| Andrey Santos | 27 | 1 | 2025/26 | 1 | 0 | 2023/24 | Nottingham Forest |
Head to head
In the Premier League since 1992/93, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have met 18 times: Chelsea won 7, Nottingham Forest 5, and 6 games were drawn.
- Chelsea's biggest win: Nottm Forest 0-3 Chelsea (2025/26)
- Nottingham Forest's biggest win: Nottm Forest 3-0 Chelsea (1992/93)
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FAQ
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- How many players have played for both Chelsea and Nottingham Forest?
- 7 in the Premier League since 1992/93: Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ola Aina, Neil Shipperley, Dave Beasant, Liam Delap, Omari Hutchinson and 1 more.
- Has anyone scored for both Chelsea and Nottingham Forest?
- Yes, 3: Callum Hudson-Odoi (4 and 16), Neil Shipperley (7 and 1) and Liam Delap (1 and 1).
- Who is the most recent player to play for both Chelsea and Nottingham Forest?
- Liam Delap. He played for Chelsea (2025/26), then Nottingham Forest from 2026/27.
- 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.