Players who played for Burnley and Sheffield United
Which footballers have played for both Burnley and Sheffield 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 6 in our list.
Show all 6 players
| Player | Country | Burnley | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gareth Taylor | England / Wales | 2001–2003 | 1996–1998 |
| Gary Cahill | England | 2004–2005 loan | 2007 loan |
| Phil Bardsley | England / Scotland | 2006 & 2017–2022 | 2007–2008 loan |
| Kyle Walker | England | 2025–present | 2008–2009 & 2009–2010 loan |
| Ben Mee | England | 2011–2012 & 2012–2022 loan | 2025–2026 |
| Sam Vokes | England / Wales | 2011–2012 & 2012–2019 | 2011 loan |
Quick facts
- 6 players in our verified list have played for both Burnley and Sheffield United.
- The most common countries are England (6).
- The earliest in our list is Gareth Taylor; the most recent is Kyle Walker.
- 5 players made the link through a loan spell, including Gary Cahill.
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