Scottishhalf backArthur Charlton was described as "probably the club's first great player" for his six years with Brentford in the 1890s.[4]ForwardOakey Field scored 40 goals in 36 appearances in the late 19th century.A rare success in the forward line during the late 1900s,Adam Bowman scored 25 goals in 44 appearances in two spells with the club.The first New Zealander to play for Brentford,Reginald Boyne scored 23 goals in 50 appearances during the first two seasons of competitive football following theFirst World War.Outside leftJack Cartmell made 66 appearances between 1919 and 1921 and later gave the club nearly 30 years' service as a trainer.In May 1921,full backJimmy Hodson became the oldest player to represent Brentford in aFootball League match, aged 40 years, 8 months, 2 days.[5]Harry King was the leading goalscorer in the club'sdebut season in the Football League and the first Brentford player to score a leaguehat-trick.[6]Harry Morris' 30 goals in 63 appearances were a rare cause for cheer during Brentford's early seasons in the Football League.One of the most prolific goalscorers in Brentford history,Jack Phillips scored 22 goals in 29 appearances before being sold in September 1928.Jimmy Hill (seen left) began his professional playing career with Brentford and later became amanager and abroadcaster.FormerEngland international forwardTommy Lawton served as the Brentford'splayer-manager between January and September 1953.Scottish wing halfMatt Crowe was a vital cog in Brentford'smidfield between 1962 and 1964.Former England internationalSteve Perryman joined in 1986 and soon took over as player-manager.FormerRepublic of Ireland internationalChris Hughton was a part of Brentford's1991–92 Third Division title-winning team.Brentford's most successfulyouth product of the 1990s,Marcus Bent made 91 appearances, was capped byEngland U21 and played for eightPremier League clubs.Aball-winning midfielder,Charlie Oatway made 65 appearances and was a member of the club's1998–99 Third Division title-winning squad.Signed for a club record fee,Hermann Hreiðarsson was named in the1998–99 Third Division PFA Team of the Year and later played for five Premier League clubs.Jason Pearceykept goal in 30 matches between 1998 and 2000, when a serious leg injury forced his retirement from professional play.Steve Sidwell was signed onloan fromArsenal in October 2001, to boost Brentford'sSecond Division promotion charge.A fan-favourite, Brentford was the first ofSenegalese central defenderIbrahima Sonko's six English clubs.A hard-working attacking player,Isaiah Rankin scored a memorable goal away toSouthampton in the fifth round of the2004–05 FA Cup.[7]Deon Burton was top-scorer during his only season atGriffin Park in2004–05.A former Premier League player withCrystal Palace,Ricky Newman captained Brentford to the2006 League One playoff semi-finals.Signed fromnon-LeagueYeading,DJ Campbell earned a move to the Premier League after a run of 8 goals in 6 games in January 2006.Ben Hamer made 80 appearances across four spells on loan fromReading, a club record for a loanee.Then-Arsenal goalkeeperWojciech Szczęsny gained experience on loan at Brentford during the2009–10 season, making 28 appearances.Marcello Trotta scored 22 goals in 69 appearances across two spells on loan fromFulham.George Saville spent the2013–14 season on loan at Griffin Park from neighboursChelsea and won a League One runners-up medal.Central defenderJohn Egan made 71 appearances, scored seven goals, captained the club and was capped by the Republic of Ireland before his departure in July 2018.
Clubs are grouped by their division in the 2025–26 season. Includes theWelsh clubs where lists have been created. 'POTY' = 'Player of the Year / Season'.