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List of foreign EFL Championship players

This is a list of foreign players in the EFL Championship, which commenced play in 2004. The following players must meet both of the following two criteria:Have played at least one Championship game. Players who were signed by Championship clubs, but only played in lower league, cup and/or European games, or did not play in any competitive games at all, are not included. Are considered foreign, i.e., outside Great Britain and Ireland, determined by the following:If a player has been capped on international level, the national team is used; if he has been capped by more than one country, the highest level team is used. These include British/Irish players with dual citizenship. If a player has not been capped on international level, his country of birth is used, except those who were born abroad from British/Irish parents or moved to Great Britain/Ireland at a young age, and those who clearly indicated to have switched his nationality to another nation.

Albania {{flagicon|ALB}}
Astrit AjdarevićLeicester City, Charlton Athletic 2009–10, 2013–14 • Geraldo BajramiBirmingham City 2019–20 • Flo BojajHuddersfield Town 2015–16 • Edgar ÇaniLeeds United 2014–15 • Valentin GjokajDerby County 2012–13 • Florian KamberiHuddersfield Town 2022–23 • Rey ManajWatford 2022–2023 • Anis MehmetiWycombe Wanderers, Bristol City, Ipswich Town 2020–21, 2022– ==Algeria ==
Algeria {{flagicon|ALG}}
Djamel AbdounNottingham Forest 2013–14 • Adil AouchicheSunderland, Portsmouth 2023–25 • Essaïd BelkalemWatford 2013–14 • Mohamed BelloumiHull City 2024– • Djamel BelmadiSouthampton 2005–07 • Saïd BenrahmaBrentford 2018–21 • Hamer BouazzaWatford, Charlton Athletic, Birmingham City, Blackpool, Millwall 2004–06, 2008–12 • Madjid BougherraCrewe Alexandra Sheffield Wednesday, Charlton Athletic 2005–08 • Andy DelortWigan Athletic 2014–15 • Rafik DjebbourNottingham Forest 2013–14 • Adlène GuediouraNottingham Forest, Watford, Middlesbrough, Sheffield United 2011–15, 2017–19, 2021–22 • Ahmed KashiCharlton Athletic 2015–16 • Salim KerkarCharlton Athletic 2012–13 • Rayan KolliQueens Park Rangers 2023– • Yasser LarouciWatford 2024–25 • Mehdi LérisStoke City 2023–24 • Riyad MahrezLeicester City 2013–14 • Karim MatmourHuddersfield Town 2015–16 • Camiel NeghliMillwall – 2024– • Idriss SaadiCardiff City 2015–16 • El Arbi Hillel SoudaniNottingham Forest 2018–19 ==Angola ==
Angola {{flagicon|ANG}}
Jérémie BelaBirmingham City 2019–22 • Manuel BensonBurnley, Swansea City 2022–23, 2024– • Hélder CostaWolverhampton Wanderers, Leeds United 2016–18, 2019–20 • Lucas JoãoSheffield Wednesday, Blackburn Rovers, Reading 2015–23 • Rui MarquesLeeds United, Hull City 2005–07 • Elliot SimõesBarnsley 2019–21 • Igor VetokeleCharlton Athletic 2014–16 • André VidigalStoke City 2023– ==Antigua and Barbuda ==
Antigua and Barbuda {{flagicon|ATG}}
Argentina {{flagicon|ARG}}
Carlos AlcarazSouthampton 2023–24 • Julio ArcaSunderland, Middlesbrough 2004–05, 2009–13 • Luciano BecchioLeeds United, Rotherham United 2010–13, 2014–15 • Federico BessoneSwansea City, Leeds United, Millwall 2008–11, 2013–14 • Lucas BoyéReading 2019–20 • Gerardo BrunaBlackpool 2011–13 • Emiliano BuendíaNorwich City 2018–19, 2020–21 • Julián CarranzaLeicester City 2025– • Luciano CivelliIpswich Town 2009–11 • Hugo ColaceBarnsley 2008–11 • Fabricio ColocciniNewcastle United 2009–10 • Alejandro FaurlínQueens Park Rangers 2009–11, 2013–14, 2015–16 • Federico FernándezSwansea City 2018–19 • Paulo GazzanigaFulham 2021–22 • Jonás GutiérrezNewcastle United 2009–10 • Emmanuel LedesmaQueens Park Rangers, Middlesbrough, Rotherham United, Brighton & Hove Albion 2008–09, 2012–16 • Emiliano MartínezSheffield Wednesday, Rotherham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2013–16 • Jerónimo Morales NeumannBarnsley 2010–11 • Gino PadulaQueens Park Rangers 2002–05 • Elian ParrinoSheffield United 2010–11 • Martín PayeroMiddlesbrough 2021–22 • Ignacio PussettoWatford 2020–21 • Julián SperoniCrystal Palace 2004–13 • Mauricio TariccoWest Ham United, Brighton & Hove Albion 2004–05, 2011–12 • Sergio TorresPeterborough United 2009–10 • Federico TurienzoBrighton & Hove Albion 2005–06 • Leonardo UlloaBrighton & Hove Albion 2012–14 • Emanuel VillaDerby County 2008–09 • Claudio YacobNottingham Forest 2018–19 • Bruno ZuculiniMiddlesbrough 2015–16 captained Crystal Palace to win the Championship play-offs in 2013. ==Australia ==
Australia {{flagicon|AUS}}
Kealey AdamsonQueens Park Rangers 2025– • Daniel BennieQueens Park Rangers 2024– • Nicholas BilokapicHuddersfield Town 2022–23 • Raphael Borges RodriguesCoventry City 2024–25 • Dean BouzanisReading 2022–23 • Cameron BurgessFulham, Ipswich Town, Swansea City 2014–15, 2023–24, 2025– • Tim CahillMillwall 2017–18 • Nick CarleBristol City, Crystal Palace 2007–10 • David CarneySheffield United, Norwich City 2007–09 • Jacob ChapmanHuddersfield Town 2023–24 • Alex CisakBurnley 2013–14 • Chris CoyneLuton Town, Colchester United 2005–08 • Jason DavidsonHuddersfield Town 2015–16 • Kenny DougallBarnsley, Blackpool 2019–20, 2021–23 • Ryan EdwardsReading 2014–15 • Callum ElderBrentford, Ipswich Town, Hull City, Derby County 2016–17, 2018–20, 2021–23, 2024– • Jacob FarrellPortsmouth 2024–26 • Adam FedericiReading, Stoke City 2004–06, 2008–12, 2013–15, 2018–20 • John FilanWigan Athletic 2004–05 • Ben FolamiIpswich Town 2017–18 • Hayden FoxeLeeds United 2006–07 • Tyrese FrancoisFulham 2021–22 • Richard GarciaWest Ham United, Colchester United, Hull City 2004–05, 2006–08, 2010–12 • Tom GloverMiddlesbrough 2023–25 • Joel GriffithsLeeds United 2005–06 • Paul HendersonLeicester City 2005–08 • Chris HerdBolton Wanderers, Wigan 2014–15 • Nestory IrankundaWatford 2025– • Jackson IrvineBurton Albion, Hull City 2016–20 • Danny IrelandCoventry City 2010–11 • Mile JedinakCrystal Palace, Aston Villa 2011–13, 2016–19 • Richard JohnsonQueens Park Rangers 2004–05 • Brad JonesSheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough, Derby County 2006–07, 2009–11 • Gethin JonesBarnsley 2016–17 • Neil KilkennyBirmingham City, Leeds United, Bristol City, Preston North End 2006–07, 2010–13, 2015–16 • Patrick KisnorboLeicester City, Leeds United, Ipswich Town 2005–08, 2012–13 • Adrian LeijerNorwich City, Sheffield United 2008–09, 2010–11 • Shane LowryPlymouth Argyle, Leeds United, Sheffield United, Millwall, Birmingham City 2009–14, 2015–16 • Massimo LuongoIpswich Town, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield Wednesday, Millwall 2012–13, 2015–21, 2023–24, 2025– • Hayden MatthewsPortsmouth 2024– • Trent McClenahanWest Ham United, Scunthorpe United 2004–05, 2010–11 • Scott McDonaldMiddlesbrough, Millwall 2009–15 • Riley McGreeBirmingham City, Middlesbrough 2020– • Jamie McMasterLeeds United 2004–05 • James MeredithMillwall 2017–19 • Lewis MillerBlackburn Rovers 2025– • Aaron MooyHuddersfield Town 2016–17, 2019–20 • Kevin MuscatMillwall 2004–05 • Lucas NeillWatford, Doncaster Rovers 2013–14 • Tommy OarIpswich Town 2015–16 • Tony PopovicCrystal Palace 2005–06 • Paul ReidBrighton & Hove Albion 2004–06 • Alex RobertsonCardiff City 2024–25 • Tom RogicWest Bromwich 2022–23 • Samuel SilveraMiddlesbrough, Portsmouth 2023– • Josip SkokoStoke City 2005–06 • Brad SmithCardiff City 2019–20 • Harry SouttarStoke City, Leicester City, Sheffield United 2020– • Mile SterjovskiDerby County 2008–09 • Danny TiattoLeicester City 2004–07 • Mohamed ToureNorwich City 2025– • Tony VidmarCardiff City 2004–05 • Thomas WaddinghamPortsmouth 2024– • Nick WardQueens Park Rangers 2006–08 • James WesolowskiLeicester City 2005–08 • Rhys WilliamsBurnley, Middlesbrough, Charlton Athletic 2008–16 • Ryan WilliamsPortsmouth, Fulham, Barnsley, Rotherham United 2011–12, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2018–19 • Bailey WrightPreston North End, Bristol City, Sunderland, Rotherham United 2010–11, 2015–20, 2022–23 • Kusini YengiPortsmouth 2024–25 • Ruben ZadkovichDerby County 2008–09 ==Austria ==
Austria {{flagicon|AUT}}
Emanuel AiwuBirmingham City 2023–24 • Daniel BachmannWatford 2020–21, 2022– • Thierno BalloMillwall 2025– • Moritz BauerStoke City 2018–19 • Guido BurgstallerCardiff City 2014–15 • Marco DjuricinBrentford 2015–16 • Johannes ErtlCrystal Palace, Sheffield United 2008–11 • Dominik FrieserBarnsley 2020–22 • Besian IdrizajLuton Town, Crystal Palace, Swansea City 2006–08, 2009–10 • Konstantin KerschbaumerBrentford 2015–17 • Christoph KlarerBirmingham City 2025– • Christoph KnasmüllnerBarnsley 2017–18 • Ivan LučićBristol City 2016–17 • Michael MadlFulham 2015–17 • Stefan MaierhoferBristol City, Millwall 2009–10, 2013–14 • Georg MargreitterWolverhampton Wanderers 2012–13 • Bobby OlejnikPeterborough United 2012–13 • Emanuel PogatetzMiddlesbrough 2009–10 • Martin PušićHull City 2011–12 • Marcel RitzmaierBarnsley 2019–21 • Samuel Şahin-RadlingerBarnsley 2019–20 • Nicolas SchmidPortsmouth 2024– • Patrick SchmidtBarnsley 2019–21 • Michael SollbauerBarnsley 2019–21 • Andreas WeimannWatford, Derby County, Wolverhampton, Bristol City, West Bromwich Albion, Blackburn Rovers 2010–12, 2015– • Maximilian WöberLeeds United 2024–25 • Hannes WolfSwansea City 2021–22 ==Bangladesh ==
Bangladesh {{flagicon|BGD}}
Hamza ChoudhuryBurton Albion, Watford, Leicester City, Sheffield United 2016–17, 2022– ==Barbados ==
Barbados {{flagicon|BAR}}
Nick BlackmanBlackpool, Reading, Derby County 2008–09, 2013–17 • Emmerson BoyceCrystal Palace, Wigan Athletic 2005–06, 2013–15 • Jonathan ForteScunthorpe United, Southampton 2007–08, 2009–12 • Hallam HopeSheffield Wednesday 2014–15 • Paul IfillMillwall F.C., Sheffield United, Crystal Palace F.C. 2004–06, 2007–09 • Mark McCammonMillwall, Brighton & Hove Albion 2004–06 • Krystian PearcePeterborough United 2009–10 ==Belgium ==
Belgium {{flagicon|BEL}}
Enock AgyeiBurnley 2024–25 • Ameen Al-DakhilBurnley 2022–23 • Norman BassetteCoventry City 2024– • Geoffrey Mujangi BiaWatford 2012–13 • Yoni BuyensCharlton Athletic 2014–15 • Florent CuvelierPeterborough United 2012–13 • Laurens De BockLeeds United 2017–18 • Brian De KeersmaeckerOxford United 2025– • Ritchie De LaetPreston North End, Portsmouth, Leicester City, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa 2010–11, 2012–14, 2015–18 • Dion De NeveBlackburn Rovers 2025– • Casper De NorreMillwall 2023– • Steve De RidderSouthampton, Bolton Wanderers 2011–13 • Julien De SartMiddlesbrough, Derby County 2015–17 • Pierre DwomohWatford 2024– • Wout FaesLeicester City 2023–24, 2025– • Faris HarounMiddlesbrough, Blackpool 2011–14 • Carl HoefkensStoke City, West Bromwich Albion 2005–08 • JuniorStoke City 2005–06 • Christian KabaseleWatford 2020–21, 2022–23 • Thomas KaminskiBlackburn Rovers, Luton Town, Charlton Athletic 2020–23, 2024– • Christophe LepointCharlton 2014–15 • Aaron Leya IsekaBarnsley 2021–22 • Eliot MatazoHull City 2024– • Isaac MbenzaHuddersfield Town 2019–21 • Franck MoussaLeicester City, Doncaster Rovers, Charlton Athletic 2010–12, 2014–16 • Émile MpenzaPlymouth Argyle 2008–09 • Julien NgoyStoke City 2019–20 • Vadis Odjidja-OfoeNorwich City 2014–15 • Tyrese OmotoyeNorwich City 2020–21 • Obbi OularéBarnsley 2021–22 • Bob PeetersMillwall 2004–05 • Sébastien PocognoliBrighton & Hove Albion 2016–17 • Dennis PraetLeicester City 2023–24 • Largie RamazaniLeeds United 2024–25 • Jeffrey RentmeisterBlackpool 2014–15 • Matz SelsNewcastle United 2016–17 • Jack SengaReading 2022–23 • Marnick VermijlSheffield Wednesday, Preston North End 2014–18 • Thibaud VerlindenStoke City 2018–21 • Jelle VossenMiddlesbrough, Burnley 2014–16 ==Benin ==
Benin {{flagicon|BEN}}
Sessi D'AlmeidaBarnsley 2016–17 • Rudy GestedeCardiff City, Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa, Middlesbrough 2011–15, 2016–20 • Frédéric GounongbeCardiff City 2016–18 • Andréas HountondjiBurnley 2024–25 • Réda JohnsonPlymouth Argyle, Sheffield Wednesday 2009–10, 2012–14 • Steve MouniéHuddersfield Town 2019–20 ==Bermuda ==
Bermuda {{flagicon|BER}}
Ajani BurchallBournemouth – 2020–21 • Shaun GoaterReading, Coventry City 2003–05 • Reggie LambeIpswich Town 2009–11 • Nahki WellsHuddersfield Town, Queens Park Rangers, Bristol City 2013–17, 2018–25 ==Bosnia and Herzegovina ==
Bosnia and Herzegovina {{flagicon|BIH}}
Anel AhmedhodžićNottingham Forest, Sheffield United 2016–17, 2022–23, 2024–25 • Asmir BegovićIpswich Town, Bournemouth, Queens Park Rangers, Leicester City 2009–10, 2020–21, 2023–24, 2025– • Muhamed BešićMiddlesbrough 2017–19 • Milan ĐurićBristol City 2016–18 • Amir HadžiahmetovićHull City 2025– • Nikola KatićPlymouth Argyle 2024–25 • Muhamed KonjićDerby County 2004–05 • Vladan KovačevićNorwich City 2025– • Mario VrančićNorwich City, Stoke City 2017–19, 2020–22 ==Brazil ==
Brazil {{flagicon|BRA}}
AdryanLeeds United 2014–15 • Anderson de SilvaBarnsley 2007–10 • Felipe ArarunaReading 2019–22 • Adriano BassoBristol City, Hull City 2006–10, 2011–12 • Léo BonatiniWolverhampton, Nottingham Forest 2017–19 • Neto BorgesMiddlesbrough, Bristol City 2024– • Rafael CabralReading 2019–22 • EsquerdinhaQueens Park Rangers 2025– • EvandroHull City 2017–19 • FabioCardiff City, Middlesbrough 2014–16, 2017–18 • Heurelho GomesWatford 2014–15 • GulySouthampton 2011–12 • José JúniorDerby County, Rotherham United 2004–05 • IrineyWatford 2013–14 • Matheus MartinsWatford 2022–24 • MarquinhosNorwich City – 2022–23 • André MoritzCrystal Palace, Bolton Wanderers 2011–14 • NeutonWatford 2012–13 • João PedroWatford 2020–21, 2022–23 • Rodrigo MunizFulham 2021–22 • Matheus PereiraWest Bromwich Albion 2019–20 • LincolnHull City 2024–25 • Gustavo NunesSwansea City 2025– • Lucas PiazonReading, Fulham 2015–18 • Lucas PiresBurnley 2024–25 • Bruno RibeiroBlackburn Rovers 2012–13 • RonaldSwansea City 2023– • SandroQueens Park Rangers 2015–16 • Hevertton SantosQueens Park Rangers 2024– • Gabriel SaraNorwich City – 2022–24 • Léo ScienzaSouthampton 2025– • Wellington SilvaBolton Wanderers 2015–16 • Dennis SouzaBarnsley, Doncaster Rovers 2007–09, 2010–11 • Vinícius SouzaSheffield United 2024–25 • Emerson ThomeWigan Athletic, Derby County 2004–06 • VitinhoBurnley 2022–23, 2024–25 • WelingtonSouthampton 2025– • WesleyStoke City 2023–24 ==Bulgaria ==
Bulgaria {{flagicon|BUL}}
Nikolay BodurovFulham 2014–16 • Dimitar EvtimovNottingham Forest 2013–14, 2015–16 • Ilia GruevLeeds United 2023–25 • Sylvester JasperFulham 2019–20 • Radostin KishishevLeeds United, Leicester City 2006–08 • Filip KrastevOxford United 2025– • Martin PetrovBolton Wanderers 2012–13 • Simeon SlavchevBolton Wanderers 2014–15 • Svetoslav TodorovCharlton Athletic 2007–09 • Aleksandar TunchevLeicester City, Crystal Palace 2009–12 ==Burkina Faso ==
Burkina Faso {{flagicon|BFA}}
Habib BamogoDoncaster Rovers 2011–12 • Issa KaboréWrexham 2025– == Burundi ==
Burundi {{flagicon|BDI}}
Saido BerahinoPeterborough United, Stoke City 2012–13, 2018–19 • Gaël BigirimanaCoventry City 2011–12 ==Cameroon ==
Cameroon {{flagicon|CMR}}
Benoît Assou-EkottoQueens Park Rangers 2013–14 • Sébastien BassongWatford, Norwich City 2014–15, 2016–17 • Gaëtan BongWigan Athletic, Brighton & Hove Albion, Nottingham Forest 2014–17, 2019–22 • Steve Leo BeleckWatford 2012–13 • André Bikey-AmougouReading, Burnley, Bristol City, Middlesbrough, Charlton Athletic 2008–09, 2010–13, 2014–15 • Serge BrancoQueens Park Rangers 2004–05 • Eric Djemba-DjembaBurnley 2006–07 • Roudolphe DoualaPlymouth Argyle 2008–09 • George ElokobiColchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest, Bristol City 2006–09, 2011–13 • Cedric EvinaCharlton Athletic 2012–14 • Jeando FuchsPeterborough United 2021–22 • GeremiNewcastle United 2009–10 • Kévin KebenWatford 2024– • James Léa SilikiMiddlesbrough 2021–22 • Bryan MbeumoBrentford 2019–21 • Harold MoukoudiMiddlesbrough 2019–20 • Danny NamasoReading 2018–20 • Olivier NtchamSwansea City 2021–23 • Allan NyomWest Bromwich Albion – 2018–19 • Franck Songo'oPreston North End, Crystal Palace, Sheffield Wednesday 2006–08 • Patrick SuffoCoventry City 2004–05 • Junior TchamadeuStoke City 2023– • André-Frank Zambo AnguissaFulham 2021–22 ==Canada ==
Canada {{flagicon|CAN}}
Sam AdekugbeBrighton & Hove Albion 2016–17 • Ali AhmedNorwich City 2025– • Scott ArfieldHuddersfield Town, Burnley 2012–14, 2015–16 • Marc BirchamQueens Park Rangers 2004–07 • Jim BrennanNorwich, Southampton 2005–06 • Theo CorbeanuBlackpool 2022–23 • Jason de VosIpswich Town 2004–08 • David EdgarSwansea City, Burnley, Birmingham City, Huddersfield Town 2009–15 • Doneil HenryBlackburn Rovers 2014–16 • Lars HirschfeldLeicester City – 2004–05 • Junior HoilettQueens Park Rangers, Cardiff City, Reading 2013–14, 2015–18, 2019–23 • Iain HumeLeicester City, Barnsley, Preston North End 2004–11 • Simeon JacksonNorwich City, Millwall, Blackburn Rovers 2010–11, 2013–14, 2015–16 • Daniel JebbisonSheffield United, Watford, Preston North End 2021–23, 2024– • Alfie JonesHull City, Middlesbrough 2021– • Ismaël KonéWatford 2022–24 • Jamie Knight-LebelBristol City 2023– • Cyle LarinSouthampton 2025– • Richie LaryeaNottingham Forest 2021–22 • Jayson LeutwilerMiddlesbrough, Blackburn Rovers 2013–14, 2018–19 • Liam MillarPreston North End, Hull City 2023– • Paul PeschisolidoDerby County 2004–07 • Jaime PetersIpswich Town 2005–12 • Michael PetrassoQueens Park Rangers 2013–14, 2015–17 • Adrian SeriouxMillwall 2004–05 • Josh SimpsonMillwall 2004–06 • Kris TwardekMillwall 2017–18 • Iké UgboBarnsley, Cardiff City, Sheffield Wednesday 2017–18, 2023– ==Cape Verde ==
Cape Verde {{flagicon|CPV}}
Alessio da CruzSheffield Wednesday 2019–20 • Nuno da CostaNottingham Forest 2019–21 • Ryan MendesNottingham Forest 2015–16 • PeléSouthampton, West Bromwich Albion 2006–08 • Hildeberto PereiraNottingham Forest 2016–17 • Georges SantosQueens Park Rangers 2004–06 • Ricardo SantosSwansea City 2025– ==Central African Republic ==
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