Players who played for Burnley and Manchester City
Which footballers have played for both Burnley and Manchester City? It's exactly the kind of link that wins rounds of The Connection, our football trivia game. Every player below has been checked against his career record, including loan spells.
Quick quiz: how many can you name before you look? There are 8 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Burnley | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willie Donachie | Scotland | 1982–1984 | 1968–1980 |
| Tommy Hutchison | Scotland | 1983–1985 | 1980–1982 |
| Gareth Taylor | England / Wales | 2001–2003 | 1998–2001 |
| Joey Barton | England | 2015–2016 & 2017 | 2002–2007 |
| Joe Hart | England | 2018–2020 | 2006–2018 |
| Ben Mee | England | 2011–2012 & 2012–2022 loan | 2010–2012 |
| Kieran Trippier | England | 2011–2015 | – |
| Kyle Walker | England | 2025–present | 2017–2025 |
Quick facts
- 8 players in our verified list have played for both Burnley and Manchester City.
- The most common countries are England (6), Scotland (2).
- The earliest in our list is Willie Donachie; the most recent is Kyle Walker.
- 1 player made the link through a loan spell, including Ben Mee.
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