Players who played for Liverpool and Manchester City

Our football grid database lists 7 players who played for both Liverpool and Manchester City — from Daniel Sturridge, Raheem Sterling and Scott Carson to deep cuts that only true fans remember. Sorted from most famous to rarest; rarer answers score higher in the football grid.

Quick facts

7 players in our database have worn both shirts — a Premier League rivalry route.
Most common nationalities: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England (5), 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast (1), 🇮🇹 Italy (1).
Popular third stop: Chelsea (2), Arsenal (2), Aston Villa (2).

7 players · most famous first

Liverpool × Manchester City — valid grid answers

Daniel Sturridge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Chelsea, TrabzonsporWELL-KNOWN
Raheem Sterling 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Arsenal, Chelsea, FeyenoordWELL-KNOWN
Scott Carson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Aston Villa, LeedsWELL-KNOWN
Kolo Touré 🇨🇮Also: ArsenalDEEP CUT
James Milner 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Aston Villa, Brighton, Leeds, NewcastleDEEP CUT
Mario Balotelli 🇮🇹Also: Genoa, Inter, Marsilya, AC Milan…RARE PICK
Steve McManaman 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Also: Real MadridRARE PICK

Labels compare players within this list: well-known names come first, rare picks last — rare picks score the most Football IQ in SquadXOX.

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FAQ

How many Liverpool and Manchester City players count in the SquadXOX football grid?

7 players who played for both Liverpool and Manchester City are valid answers in the SquadXOX football grid.

Who is the most famous player to play for Liverpool and Manchester City?

Daniel Sturridge is the best-known player to have played for both clubs, followed by Raheem Sterling and Scott Carson.

What is the rarest Liverpool and Manchester City answer in a football grid?

Steve McManaman is one of the rarest correct answers — few players think of them, so picks like Steve McManaman, Mario Balotelli and James Milner score the most points in SquadXOX.

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