Players who played for both Derby County F.C. and Manchester United F.C.
Our records list 914 players for Derby County F.C. and 1273 for Manchester United F.C.; 19 names appear on both sides.
The three best-known names
… and 16 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 We do not publish the full list here — that is the game.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 19 names whose order we know, 3 wore the Derby County F.C. shirt first and 16 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 1978, the most recent to 2020. The 2010s were the densest stretch: 8 players joined one of the two clubs in that decade.
Decade by decade:
- 1970s — 1 player
- 1990s — 4 players
- 2000s — 5 players
- 2010s — 8 players
- 2020s — 1 player
Squad profile
The shared names come from 5 different countries, born between 1961 and 2002. Most common nationalities: United Kingdom (10), England (6). By position: 3 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 7 midfielders, 3 forwards. Most frequently shared third clubs: Birmingham City F.C., Stoke City F.C., Blackburn Rovers F.C., Burnley F.C.
Frequently asked
How many players played for both Derby County F.C. and Manchester United F.C.?
Our records show 19 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 Derby County F.C. shirt first and the Manchester United F.C. shirt later?
Of the 19 names whose order we know, 3 followed that path. 16 went the other way: Manchester United F.C. first, then Derby County 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We do not publish it — that is the game.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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