Players who played for both Burnley F.C. and Manchester United F.C.
Our records list 1235 players for Burnley F.C. and 1273 for Manchester United F.C.; 31 names appear on both sides.
The three best-known names
… and 28 more. We do not publish the full list here — that is the game. Open this matchup in the game.
Which way they moved
Of the 30 names whose order we know, 3 wore the Burnley F.C. shirt first and 27 started at Manchester United F.C. 2 of them returned to one of the two clubs for a second spell.
When it happened
The earliest shared name dates to 1979, the most recent to 2022. The 2000s were the densest stretch: 10 players joined one of the two clubs in that decade.
Decade by decade:
- 1970s — 1 player
- 1980s — 1 player
- 1990s — 8 players
- 2000s — 10 players
- 2010s — 8 players
- 2020s — 3 players
Squad profile
The shared names come from 13 different countries, born between 1962 and 2003. Most common nationalities: United Kingdom (14), England (5), Ireland (2). By position: 7 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 9 midfielders, 6 forwards. Most frequently shared third clubs: Oldham Athletic A.F.C., Blackburn Rovers F.C., Aston Villa F.C., Charlton Athletic F.C.
Frequently asked
How many players played for both Burnley F.C. and Manchester United F.C.?
Our records show 31 players who wore both official shirts. The figure is based on open contract data and is refreshed regularly; loans and single-appearance spells count too.
How many players wore the Burnley F.C. shirt first and the Manchester United F.C. shirt later?
Of the 30 names whose order we know, 3 followed that path. 27 went the other way: Manchester United F.C. first, then Burnley F.C. The order comes from contract start years; names with a missing year are left out of the count.
Where is the full list?
We do not publish it — that is the game. The link above opens this exact matchup; names reveal themselves one by one as you guess correctly.
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