| Steve Simonsen | Goalkeeper | Due to their first choice Goalkeeper Mark Bunn being recalled to Blackburn Rovers, Simonsen signed a one-month loan deal with Sheffield United on March 19, 2010. He made his debut the following day against Doncaster Rovers. |
| Matthew Lowton | Defender | Lowton joined Sheffield United aged nine after a brief spell with Leeds United and progressed through Sheffield United's youth set up to reserve level, converting from a full-back to a central defensive role in the process |
| Lecsinel Jean-Francois | Defender | Born in Cayenne, French Guyana, After being released by Swindon, Lecsinel joined up with former boss Danny Wilson once more, signing for Sheffield United on 20 June 2011 |
| Johannes Ertl | Defender, Midfield | Full Austrian international Johnny arrived in the summer 2010, his signature secured on a two-year deal following his release from Crystal Palace, due to their financial problems. |
| Chris Morgan(C) | Defender | Morgan signed for The Blades on a free transfer in the close season and made his debut in the opening game of the 2003–04 season, a 0–0 draw against Gillingham at Bramall Lane |
| Lee Williamson | Midfield | Williamson signed for Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee during the 2009 close season believed to be around £500,000. |
| Nick Montgomery | Midfield | Montgomery supported Leeds United as a child and started his professional career by coming through the youth ranks at Sheffield United. He made his début for The Blades at Carrow Road against Norwich City on 21 October 2000 |
| Ryan Flynn | Midfield | On 14 July 2011, Flynn signed for Sheffield United for an undisclosed fee on a three year deal and made his competitive club début on the first day of the 2011-12 season, starting the Football League match against Oldham Athletic |
| Stephen Quinn | Midfield | He signed for Sheffield United in 2005, and made his first team début for the Blades in a League Cup win at Shrewsbury Town on September 20, 2005 |
| Chris Porter | Striker | On 15 July 2011, Porter signed for Sheffield United on a two year contract. Porter made his Blades debut, starting ironically against his former club Oldham Athletic in the Blades 2-0 win on the opening day of the 2011-2012 npower League One campaign |
| Richard Cresswell | Striker | Cresswell joined Sheffield United on a three month loan at the end of September 2009 and made his début the same evening against Ipswich Town. Starting the following game he scored a 65th minute equaliser against Doncaster Rovers |
| David McAllister | Midfield | McAllister went on trial with Sheffield United which resulted in him permanently moving during the January 2011 transfer window. He made his début for the Blades as a 75 minute substitute in an FA Cup tie against Aston Villa |
| Neill Collins | Defender | Neill Collins signed for Sheffield United January 2011 for an undisclosed fee and made his début in a 3-0 defeat to Ipswich Town a few days later. |
| Ched Evans | Striker | Evans joined Sheffield United on a three year deal in July 2009 making his début for The Blades in the first game of the new season; a 0–0 draw with Middlesbrough he then scored his first goal as a Blade on his home début, a 2–0 win over Watford |
| Kevin McDonald | Midfield | McDonald was released by Burnley at the end of the 2010/11 season. He then moved to Sheffield United on trial, and subsequently signed a one year contract. He made his début against Brentford on 13 August 2011 |
| Erik Tønne | Striker, Midfield | Tønne joined Sheffield United in February 2011 as part of the Blades' development squad. After impressing in the reserves he was called up to the first team and made his début in early April, as a substitute against Middlesbrough |
| Danny Philliskirk | Striker | Philliskirk joined Sheffield United on a month's loan in January 2011,which was then extended until the end of the season. He was released from Chelsea after finishing his contract with them and later joined Sheffield United, as promised, on a free transfer. |
| Harry Maguire | Defender | After coming through the youth ranks at Sheffield United, he was promoted to the first team squad, making his début after coming on as a half-time substitute and winning the man of the match award in a home game against Cardiff City in April 2011 |
| Michael Doyle | Midfield | Doyle signed for Sheffield United on a free transfer on during the January 2011 transfer window, a move that reunited him with former boss Micky Adams, and made his début in a 1-0 loss to Leicester a few days later |
| Andy Taylor | Defender | Taylor was transferred to Sheffield United in July 2009 for an undisclosed fee. He made his full debut for The Blades came in the opening game of the season in August 2009; a 0–0 draw with Middlesbrough. |
| Elian Parrino | Defender | Signed for the Blades on a year long loan in the summer of 2010 following a brief trial spell. After he impressed boss Wilson On 18 August 2011 it was confirmed that Parrino had signed a one year deal with Sheffield United. |