Despite this, several players have made the leap from one club to another across their careers.
But who makes up the strongest first XI – and bench – you could make up of stars that have done exactly that? Take a look at our effort and let us know what you think.
5. LB - Glynn Snodin
Having made played over 300 times for Doncaster Rovers, Snodin joined Sheffield Wednesday in 1985 and was a first team player for two seasons before signing for Leeds, where he made over 100 appearances. Photo: Russell Cheyne
6. CDM - Carlton Palmer
Starting out at West Brom, Palmer joined Wednesday in 1989 and became a club legend, playing over 200 times and featuring in the 1993 double cup final squad. Left for Leeds in 1994, going to play over 100 times. Photo: Craig Prentis
7. CM - John Sheridan
Another 1993 squad member, Sheridan made his professional debut for Leeds in 1982 having signed from Manchester City. Following a fall out with Howard Wilkinson he made one League Cup appearance for Nottingham Forest before signing for Wednesday in 1989. Photo: Shaun Botterill
8. CM - Barry Bannan
Now vice-captain at Hillsborough, Owls talisman Barry Bannan spent two months on loan at Leeds as a 22-year-old in 2011. Photo: Tony Johnson