Did they play for Portsmouth? Twenty five forgotten players - including ex West Ham, Manchester United, Birmingham City, Tottenham Hotspur and Derby County favourites in action

By Jordan Cross

Published 28th Sep 2022, 16:00 GMT

Updated 28th Sep 2022, 17:37 GMT

Some are legends, with their deeds in royal blue etched in the Pompey hall of fame.

While others, well, maybe their time at Fratton Park isn’t remembered so readily.

We’ve delved into our archives for pictures of those many are left surprised actually played for this football club. How many can you remember?

Often forgotten the Israeli schemer wound down his career at Fratton in 2004-05 Photo: Tony O'Brien

Fratton Park was the penultimate stop-off for the former England international in the 1984-85 season Photo: The News

Scored plenty of goals for Swindon and Blackpool but just four games for Pompey in 1984 Photo: A

Yes, Pele was a Pompey player - but Vitor Hugo Gomes Passos never made a first-team appearance Photo: Robin Jones/Digital South

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