Players who played for Chelsea and Liverpool
Which footballers have played for both Chelsea and Liverpool? Moves between two of the biggest clubs in England are rare and often controversial, which makes this a favourite round in The Connection. 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 10 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Chelsea | Liverpool |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Speedie | Scotland | 1982–1987 | 1991 |
| Boudewijn Zenden | Netherlands | 2001–2004 | 2005–2007 |
| Glen Johnson | England | 2003–2007 | 2009–2015 |
| Joe Cole | England | 2003–2010 | 2010–2013 |
| Fernando Torres | Spain | 2011–2015 | 2007–2011 |
| Yossi Benayoun | Israel | 2010–2013 | 2007–2010 |
| Daniel Sturridge | England | 2009–2013 | 2013–2019 |
| Jordan Henderson | England | 2026–present | 2011–2023 |
| Raheem Sterling | England / Jamaica | 2022–2026 | 2012–2015 |
| Mohamed Salah | Egypt | 2014–2016 | 2017–present |
Quick facts
- 10 players in our verified list have played for both Chelsea and Liverpool.
- The most common countries are England (5), Scotland (1), Netherlands (1).
- The earliest in our list is David Speedie; the most recent is Jordan Henderson.
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