Players who played for Manchester City and Newcastle United
Which footballers have played for both Manchester City and Newcastle 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 10 in our list.
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| Player | Country | Manchester City | Newcastle United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyn Davies | Wales | 1971–1972 | 1966–1971 |
| Mick Channon | England | 1977–1979 | 1982 |
| Peter Beardsley | England | 1998 loan | 1983–1987 & 1993–1997 |
| Darren Huckerby | England | 2000–2003 | 1995–1996 |
| Shay Given | Republic of Ireland | 2009–2011 | 1997–2009 |
| Craig Bellamy | Wales | 2009–2011 | 2001–2005 |
| Joey Barton | England | 2002–2007 | 2007–2011 |
| James Milner | England | 2010–2015 | 2004–2008 |
| Elliot Anderson | England | 2026–present | 2019–2024 |
| Kieran Trippier | England | – | 2022–2026 |
Quick facts
- 10 players in our verified list have played for both Manchester City and Newcastle United.
- The most common countries are England (7), Wales (2), Republic of Ireland (1).
- The earliest in our list is Wyn Davies; the most recent is Elliot Anderson.
- 1 player made the link through a loan spell, including Peter Beardsley.
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