Players who played for Burnley and Manchester United
Which footballers have played for both Burnley and Manchester United? 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 5 in our list.
Show all 5 players
| Player | Country | Burnley | Manchester United |
|---|---|---|---|
| David May | England | 2003–2004 | 1994–2003 |
| Phil Bardsley | England / Scotland | 2006 & 2017–2022 | 2003–2008 |
| Michael Keane | England | 2014–2015 & 2015–2017 | 2011–2015 |
| Axel Tuanzebe | DR Congo | 2025–2026 | 2015–2023 |
| Wout Weghorst | Netherlands | 2022–2024 | 2023 loan |
Quick facts
- 5 players in our verified list have played for both Burnley and Manchester United.
- The most common countries are England (3), DR Congo (1), Netherlands (1).
- The earliest in our list is David May; the most recent is Axel Tuanzebe.
- 1 player made the link through a loan spell, including Wout Weghorst.
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