The match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur is commonly known as the North London Derby. The two clubs consider each other as their main rivals.
Due to their rivalry, very few players have swapped between the North London clubs. Laurie Brown became the first player to have played for both the clubs in the North London Derby.
So here we take a look at the top 10 football players who have played for both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur:
1. Pat Jennings
Country: Northern Ireland
Position: Goalkeeper
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur days:
| Years | Team | Apps |
|---|---|---|
| 1964–1977 | Tottenham Hotspur | 472 |
| 1977–1985 | Arsenal | 237 |
| 1985–1986 | Tottenham Hotspur | 0 |
2. William Gallas
Country: France
Position: Centre-back
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur days:
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2010 | Arsenal | 101 | (12) |
| 2010–2013 | Tottenham Hotspur | 61 | (1) |
3. Emmanuel Adebayor
Country: Togo
Position: Striker
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur days:
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2009 | Arsenal | 104 | (46) |
| 2009–2012 | Manchester City | 34 | (15) |
| 2011 | → Real Madrid (loan) | 14 | (5) |
| 2011–2012 | → Tottenham Hotspur (loan) | 33 | (17) |
| 2012–2015 | Tottenham Hotspur | 59 | (18) |
4. Sol Campbell
Country: England
Position: Centre-back
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur days:
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–2001 | Tottenham Hotspur | 255 | (10) |
| 2001–2006 | Arsenal | 135 | (8) |
| 2010 | Arsenal | 11 | (0) |
5. Freddie Cox
Country: England
Position: Winger
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur days:
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193?–1949 | Tottenham Hotspur | 99 | (15) |
| 1936–1938 | → Northfleet United (loan) | ||
| 1949–1953 | Arsenal | 79 | (9) |
6. Laurie Brown
Country: England
Position: Striker
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur days:
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961–1964 | Arsenal | 109 | (2) |
| 1964–1966 | Tottenham Hotspur | 62 | (3) |
7. Jimmy Robertson
Country: Scotland
Position: Winger
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur days:
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963–1969 | Tottenham Hotspur | 157 | (25) |
| 1968–1970 | Arsenal | 46 | (7) |
8. Willie Young
Country: Scotland
Position: Centre-back
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur days:
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–1977 | Tottenham Hotspur | 54 | (3) |
| 1977–1981 | Arsenal | 170 | (11 |
9. Jimmy Brain
Country: England
Position: Striker
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur days:
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923–1931 | Arsenal | 204 | (125) |
| 1931–1934 | Tottenham Hotspur | 45 | (10) |
10. George Hunt
Country: England
Position: Striker
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur days:
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930–1937 | Tottenham Hotspur | 185 | (125) |
| 1937–1938 | Arsenal | 18 | (3) |
