Frenchman Jimmy Juan played seven times for Spireites in 2011-12, scoring once, having previously been with Ipswich and Monaco.Frenchman Jimmy Juan played seven times for Spireites in 2011-12, scoring once, having previously been with Ipswich and Monaco.
Frenchman Jimmy Juan played seven times for Spireites in 2011-12, scoring once, having previously been with Ipswich and Monaco.

GALLERY: Remembering 30 of Chesterfield's foreign imports

Foreign players are now commonplace throughout the English game but not all that many have found their way to Chesterfield over the years.
Mark Duffy
By Mark Duffy
Published 18th Feb 2022, 12:32 BST
Updated 18th Feb 2022, 13:44 BST

Here, we’ve selected 30 who have, some you may remember and some you may not.

Check out the gallery to see which of the club’s stars from around the world we’ve picked out.

*Players not including those from the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Although brought up in the UK, Ariyibi was born in the US and has featured for their U20 and U23 sides. He's currently with MKE Ankaragücü in Turkey having spent three years at Spireites from 2014-2017.

1. Gboly Ariyibi (USA)

Although brought up in the UK, Ariyibi was born in the US and has featured for their U20 and U23 sides. He's currently with MKE Ankaragücü in Turkey having spent three years at Spireites from 2014-2017. Photo: JPIMedia

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Bastians spent time on loan with Chesterfield early in his career, playing 12 times and scoring once. He went on to have a good spell in Germany with top flight Freiburg and Vfl Bochum and now plays for Rot-Weiss Essen in the fourth tier.

2. Felix Bastians (Germany)

Bastians spent time on loan with Chesterfield early in his career, playing 12 times and scoring once. He went on to have a good spell in Germany with top flight Freiburg and Vfl Bochum and now plays for Rot-Weiss Essen in the fourth tier. Photo: JPIMedia

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Fondop moved to the UK aged 20 to study at University and has ended up having a good pro career, including at Chesterfield where he scored ten in 29 games. He's now with Oldham Athletic.

3. Mike Fondop (Cameroon)

Fondop moved to the UK aged 20 to study at University and has ended up having a good pro career, including at Chesterfield where he scored ten in 29 games. He's now with Oldham Athletic. Photo: JPIMedia

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Faupala joined on loan from Manchester City, scoring once in 14 appearances in 2017. Now plies his trade with Beauvais in France.

4. David Faupala (France)

Faupala joined on loan from Manchester City, scoring once in 14 appearances in 2017. Now plies his trade with Beauvais in France. Photo: JPIMedia

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