This list was compiled by, and reproduced with kind permission of Nick Harris. It first appeared in his book ‘England, Their England’ which was later re-published as 'The Foreign Revolution'. To see more articles by Nick Harris please visit www.sportingintelligence.com.

Further help was provided by the English Football league. The Welsh FA players are listed in chronological order of arrival/first appearance. The list includes all players either born in Africa, or players born outside Africa, but represented an African nation at international level. The list is restricted to players who have featured in at least one first-team match up to 2012. It does not include players who, while signed, have not actually played.

If a player has represented one of the British nations or is otherwise identifiable as English, Scottish, Welsh or Northern Irish as opposed to simply British, it is specified. In some cases loan and non-contract deals have been added.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and while every attempt has been made to provide accurate information, some of this data might be incorrect. We would like to apologise for any such mistakes. The Out of Africa Campaign is not liable for any mistakes made.