Players who played for Manchester City and Sheffield United
Which footballers have played for both Manchester City 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 7 in our list.
Show all 7 players
| Player | Country | Manchester City | Sheffield United |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Barrett | England | 1985–1987 | 1998 loan |
| Terry Phelan | England / Republic of Ireland | 1992–1995 | 2001 |
| Gareth Taylor | England / Wales | 1998–2001 | 1996–1998 |
| Kyle Walker | England | 2017–2025 | 2008–2009 & 2009–2010 loan |
| Ben Mee | England | 2010–2012 | 2025–2026 |
| Jack Rodwell | England | 2012–2014 | 2020–2021 |
| Kalvin Phillips | England | 2022–present | 2026 & 2026–present loan |
Quick facts
- 7 players in our verified list have played for both Manchester City and Sheffield United.
- The most common countries are England (7).
- The earliest in our list is Earl Barrett; the most recent is Kalvin Phillips.
- 3 players made the link through a loan spell, including Earl Barrett.
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