Players who played for Manchester United and Oldham Athletic
Which footballers have played for both Manchester United and Oldham Athletic? 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 5 players
| Player | Country | Manchester United | Oldham Athletic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ritchie | England | 1977–1980 | 1987–1995 & 1997–1999 |
| Denis Irwin | Republic of Ireland | 1990–2002 | 1986–1990 |
| Chris Eagles | England | 2003–2008 | 2019–2020 |
| Kieran Lee | England | 2006–2008 | 2008–2012 |
| Sam Johnstone | England | 2011–2018 | 2011 loan |
Quick facts
- 5 players in our verified list have played for both Manchester United and Oldham Athletic.
- The most common countries are England (4), Republic of Ireland (1).
- The earliest in our list is Andy Ritchie; the most recent to make the link is Chris Eagles.
- One player, Sam Johnstone, made the link through a loan spell.
Common questions
How many players have played for both Manchester United and Oldham Athletic?
5 players in our hand-checked list have played for both Manchester United and Oldham Athletic, most recently Chris Eagles, Sam Johnstone and Kieran Lee.
Who is the most recent player to play for Manchester United and Oldham Athletic?
In our list, the most recent to make the link is Chris Eagles (England).
Who was the first player in our list to play for both?
Andy Ritchie is the earliest player in our list to have played for both Manchester United and Oldham Athletic.
Do loan spells count?
Yes. In The Connection a loan counts. One player, Sam Johnstone, made the link through a loan spell.
Test yourself
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