From record-breaking defenders like Harry Maguire to unforgettable academy graduates, exploring the exclusive list of players who played for both Manchester United and Hull City.
The transfer pipeline between the grand theater of Old Trafford and the gritty MKM Stadium has produced some of the most fascinating storylines in English football.
With excitement building for this Saturday’s Premier League opener between the two clubs, it is the perfect time to explore the exclusive list of players who played for both Manchester United and Hull City.
1. Harry Maguire
- Hull City: 2014-2016 (Apps: 72 | Goals: 3 | Assists: 1) | Manchester United: 2019-2025 (Apps: 271 | Goals: 17 | Assists: 8)
Before becoming the most expensive defender in football history, Harry Maguire cut his teeth in the top flight with Hull City. Joining the Tigers in 2014 from Sheffield United for just £2.5 million, he developed into a physically dominant centre-back.
Following a highly successful gap spell at Leicester City, Manchester United secured his signature in 2019 for a world-record £80 million fee. At Old Trafford, Maguire experienced a true rollercoaster.
Despite being named club captain and winning major trophies, he went through periods of heavily fluctuating form and faced relentless public scrutiny.
However, showing immense mental resilience, he fought through the darkest periods of his career, consistently silencing critics to regain his starting spot and earn the trust of multiple different managers throughout his United tenure.
2. Roy Carroll
- Hull City: 1995-1996 (Apps: 46 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 0) | Manchester United: 2001-2004 (Apps: 57 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 0)
Roy Carroll’s journey in English football began at Hull City, joining them as a promising youngster from Northern Irish side Fivemiletown United. After a gap period making a name for himself at Wigan Athletic, he secured a dream £2.5 million move directly to Manchester United in 2001.
While he won a Premier League title at Old Trafford, Carroll’s legacy is permanently tied to one of the most infamous blunders in football history: fumbling a speculative halfway-line shot from Pedro Mendes into his own net against Spurs, only for the referee to miss it in a bizarre “goal that never was” moment.
3. Fraizer Campbell
- Manchester United: 2007-2008 (Apps: 2 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 0) | Hull City: 2007-2018 (Apps: 111 | Goals: 33 | Assists: 14)
A product of Manchester United’s famed youth academy, Campbell found it impossible to break past Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez, and Cristiano Ronaldo. To gain experience, he was loaned directly to Hull City in the 2007-08 season. This move was a massive success, with his 15 league goals propelling Hull to their first-ever Premier League promotion.
After leaving United permanently, he had a gap spanning several clubs (including Sunderland, Cardiff, and Crystal Palace) before making a romantic, permanent return to Hull City in 2017.
4. Nick Powell
- Manchester United: 2012-2015 (Apps: 7 | Goals: 1 | Assists: 0) | Hull City: 2015 (Apps: 5 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 0)
Signed by Sir Alex Ferguson from Crewe Alexandra in 2012 for £6 million, Nick Powell was hyped as the long-term successor to Paul Scholes. However, severe injuries and a perceived lack of dedication quickly derailed his Old Trafford career.
United loaned him directly to Hull City in 2015 to revive his form, but the spell was a major disappointment, yielding zero impact in amber and black.
5. Brandon Williams
- Manchester United: 2018-2022 (Apps: 67 | Goals: 1 | Assists: 3) | Hull City: 2025 (Apps: 1 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 0)
Williams made a spectacular first-team breakthrough at Manchester United during the 2019-20 season, famously highlighted by a stunning half-volley goal against Sheffield United to mark his first senior strike.
However, off-field distractions and partying lifestyle choices saw him rapidly fall down the pecking order.
Following underwhelming gap loans at Norwich City and Ipswich Town, he permanently departed his boyhood club to sign a short-term deal with Hull City in 2025, attempting to salvage his fading senior career.
Other Players Who Represented Both Manchester United and Hull City
| Player | Hull City (Yrs) | Apps | Gls | Manchester United (Yrs) | Apps | Gls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Amos | 2012 | 17 | 0 | 2010-2014 | 2 | 0 |
| Di’Shon Bernard | 2021 | 28 | 0 | 2018-2022 | 22 | 0 |
| Toby Collyer | 2025 | 5 | 0 | 2022-2024 | 13 | 0 |
| Nick Culkin | 1999 | 4 | 0 | 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Keane | 2016-2018 | 26 | 1 | 2011-2015 | 3 | 0 |
| Joshua King | 2011 | 18 | 1 | 2012 | 1 | 0 |
| Mark Lynch | 2005 | 16 | 0 | 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| Manucho | 2008 | 13 | 2 | 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| Paddy McNair | 2025 | 13 | 0 | 2014-2015 | 27 | 0 |
| James Weir | 2016-2017 | 7 | 0 | 2015-2016 | 4 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Players Who Played for Both Manchester United and Hull City
Q: Who is the most expensive player to play for both Manchester United and Hull City?
A: Harry Maguire holds this record. He joined Manchester United from Leicester City for a world-record £80 million fee in 2019, having previously made his Premier League breakthrough during his time at Hull City.
Q: Did Fraizer Campbell win any trophies with Manchester United?
A: Yes. Although he only made a few senior appearances, Campbell was officially part of the Manchester United squad during their 2007-08 title-winning campaigns (Premier League and Champions League) before his crucial loan move to Hull City.
Q: Are direct transfers common between Manchester United and Hull City?
A: Manchester United has frequently used Hull City as a destination to loan out their promising youth academy talents, such as Fraizer Campbell and Nick Powell, to help them gain valuable first-team experience.
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