Players who played for Manchester City and Swindon Town
Which footballers have played for both Manchester City and Swindon Town? 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.
Show all 6 players
| Player | Country | Manchester City | Swindon Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzroy Simpson | England / Jamaica | 1992–1995 | 1988–1992 |
| Nicky Summerbee | England | 1994–1997 | 1989–1994 & 2005 loan |
| Steve McMahon | England | 1991–1994 | 1994–1998 |
| Kevin Horlock | Northern Ireland / England | 1997–2003 | 1992–1997 |
| Shay Given | Republic of Ireland | 2009–2011 | 1996 loan |
| James Milner | England | 2010–2015 | 2003 loan |
Quick facts
- 6 players in our verified list have played for both Manchester City and Swindon Town.
- The most common countries are England (4), Northern Ireland (1), Republic of Ireland (1).
- The earliest in our list is Fitzroy Simpson; the most recent to make the link is James Milner.
- Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Nicky Summerbee and Shay Given.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Manchester City and Swindon Town?
6 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Manchester City and Swindon Town, most recently James Milner, Shay Given and Kevin Horlock.
Who is the most recent player to play for Manchester City and Swindon Town?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is James Milner (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Fitzroy Simpson is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Manchester City and Swindon Town.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. Three players made the link through a loan spell, including Nicky Summerbee and Shay Given.
Test yourself
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