Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth have shared 18 first-team players, ranging from European champions and England internationals to young talents who found their breakthrough on the south coast.
The connection stretches across more than six decades. Jimmy Case arrived at Bournemouth after winning almost everything with Liverpool, Jamie Redknapp travelled in the opposite direction, while Dominic Solanke and Milos Kerkez became major transfers between the two clubs.
Here are the all players who played for both Liverpool and Bournemouth.
Last updated: 18 September 2026.
All Players Who Played for Both Liverpool and Bournemouth
1. Jamie Redknapp
- AFC Bournemouth: 1989–1991 (Apps: 21 | Goals: 0)
- Liverpool: 1991–2002 (Apps: 308 | Goals: 41)
Jamie Redknapp began his senior career under his father, Harry Redknapp, at Bournemouth. He made his debut as a 16-year-old and played 21 times in all competitions before Liverpool signed him in January 1991.
The midfielder became one of Liverpool’s most recognisable players of the 1990s. Technically gifted and an excellent passer, Redknapp could control matches from deep or threaten the goal with his long-range shooting.
Injuries repeatedly interrupted his career, but he still accumulated 308 Liverpool appearances and eventually became club captain. He helped the Reds win the 1992 FA Cup and 1995 League Cup, while he was also part of the squad that completed a cup treble in 2000/01.
2. Jimmy Case
- AFC Bournemouth: 1991–1992 (League apps: 40 | Goals: 1)
- Liverpool: 1975–1981 (Apps: 269 | Goals: 46)
Jimmy Case had already enjoyed a decorated career long before arriving at Bournemouth.
The midfielder emerged from Liverpool’s reserve team and became an important part of one of the greatest sides in English football history. Strong in the tackle and capable of spectacular goals, Case made 269 appearances for the Reds.
He won four league titles, three European Cups, the UEFA Cup and the League Cup during his time at Anfield. His goal in Liverpool’s 1977 European Cup final victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach remains one of the defining moments of his career.
Case joined Bournemouth near the end of his playing days. Even in his thirties, his experience and competitive style made him a valuable figure in the club’s midfield.
3. David James
- Liverpool: 1992–1999 (Apps: 277 | Goals: 0)
- AFC Bournemouth: 2012–2013 (Apps: 19 | Goals: 0)
David James spent seven seasons as Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper after joining from Watford in 1992.
Athletic, commanding and capable of outstanding reaction saves, James made 277 appearances for the Reds and kept more than 100 clean sheets. He was part of Liverpool’s 1995 League Cup-winning team and later developed into an established England international.
His Bournemouth spell came almost two decades after his Liverpool debut. James joined the League One club in September 2012 and made 19 appearances before leaving in March 2013.
Although his stay on the south coast was brief, he brought valuable Premier League and international experience to a squad competing for promotion.
4. Adam Lallana
- AFC Bournemouth: 2007, loan (Apps: 3 | Goals: 0)
- Liverpool: 2014–2020 (Apps: 178 | Goals: 22)
Adam Lallana’s connection with Bournemouth began long before his short senior loan spell. He joined the club’s centre of excellence as a young child before moving into Southampton’s academy.
In 2007, Southampton sent him back to Bournemouth on a one-month loan. He made three appearances, providing an early glimpse of the technical ability that would later take him to the Premier League and the England team.
Liverpool signed Lallana in 2014. His intelligent pressing and ability to receive the ball in tight areas made him particularly useful during Jürgen Klopp’s early seasons at Anfield.
He played 178 times for Liverpool and was part of the squads that won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and Premier League.
5. Dominic Solanke
- Liverpool: 2017–2019 (Apps: 27 | Goals: 1)
- AFC Bournemouth: 2019–2024 (Apps: 216 | Goals: 77)
Dominic Solanke arrived at Liverpool as one of England’s most highly rated young forwards. However, opportunities were limited by competition from Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané.
He scored once in 27 Liverpool appearances, finding the net against Brighton on the final day of the 2017/18 Premier League season.
Bournemouth nevertheless saw enough potential to pay around £17 million for him in January 2019. After a slow start, Solanke developed into one of the club’s most important players.
He became the focal point of Bournemouth’s attack following relegation in 2020, scored regularly in the Championship and helped the Cherries return to the Premier League. Solanke then proved that he could lead the line effectively at the highest level.
He left for Tottenham Hotspur in 2024 after scoring 77 goals in 216 Bournemouth appearances.
6. Milos Kerkez
- AFC Bournemouth: 2023–2025 (Apps: 74 | Goals: 2)
- Liverpool: 2025–present (Apps: 54 | Goals: 2)
Milos Kerkez became one of the Premier League’s most exciting young left-backs during his two seasons at Bournemouth.
His pace, aggressive overlapping runs and willingness to defend on the front foot suited Andoni Iraola’s approach. Kerkez made 74 appearances for the Cherries before Liverpool signed him for a reported £40 million in June 2025.
Unlike many young players moving to a title contender, Kerkez immediately entered Liverpool’s senior plans. He made 48 appearances during his first season at Anfield and continued to feature regularly at the beginning of 2026/27.
His Liverpool career is still developing, but his playing time already shows how highly the club valued his performances at Bournemouth.
7. Nathaniel Clyne
- Liverpool: 2015–2020 (Apps: 103 | Goals: 2)
- AFC Bournemouth: 2019, loan (Apps: 15 | Goals: 0)
Nathaniel Clyne was Liverpool’s regular right-back during his first two seasons after joining from Southampton in 2015.
Reliable defensively and quick enough to support attacks, he made 93 appearances across those two campaigns. A serious back injury then kept him out for most of 2017/18, while the emergence of Trent Alexander-Arnold changed his position within the squad.
Clyne joined Bournemouth on loan in January 2019 in search of regular football. He made 15 appearances before returning to Liverpool at the end of the season.
Although he did not remain at Bournemouth permanently, Clyne was one of the more established Premier League players to represent both clubs.
8. Harry Wilson
- Liverpool: 2017–2021 (Apps: 2 | Goals: 0)
- AFC Bournemouth: 2019–2020, loan (Apps: 35 | Goals: 7)
Harry Wilson spent many years in Liverpool’s academy but found first-team opportunities difficult to obtain. He made two competitive senior appearances before leaving the club permanently in 2021.
His loan at Bournemouth during the 2019/20 season gave him a sustained opportunity in the Premier League. Wilson scored seven times in 35 appearances, with his left foot and ability from free-kicks providing an important attacking weapon.
The season ended in relegation for Bournemouth, but Wilson demonstrated that he could contribute at Premier League level. He later joined Fulham, where he received the regular first-team football that had not been available at Anfield.
Other Players Who Played for Liverpool and Bournemouth
The remaining ten players include academy graduates, experienced midfielders and several footballers who moved directly between Anfield and the south coast.
| Player | AFC Bournemouth period | Liverpool period | Career note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Ings | 2009–2011 | 2015–2019 | Began his career at Bournemouth but suffered two major injuries after joining Liverpool. |
| Jordon Ibe | 2016–2020 | 2012–2016 | Moved to Bournemouth for a then club-record fee after making 58 Liverpool appearances. |
| Ben Gannon-Doak | 2025–present | 2022–2025 | Broke into Liverpool’s first team as a teenager before moving to Bournemouth. |
| Nathaniel Phillips | 2022, loan | 2020–2023 | Helped Bournemouth secure promotion to the Premier League during his loan spell. |
| Brad Smith | 2016–2020 | 2013–2016 | Joined Bournemouth directly from Liverpool but struggled to secure regular minutes. |
| Freddie Woodman | 2022, loan | 2025–present | Made one cup appearance for Bournemouth before later joining Liverpool. |
| Nigel Spackman | 1980–1983 | 1987–1989 | Played more than 100 times for Bournemouth before winning the league with Liverpool. |
| Doug Livermore | 1975, loan | 1965–1970 | Made 18 Liverpool appearances and later spent a short loan period at Bournemouth. |
| Phil Ferns | 1965–1966 | 1962–1965 | A midfielder who left Liverpool for Bournemouth in the mid-1960s. |
| Alex Watson | 1991–1995 | 1988–1991 | A Liverpool academy graduate who became a regular defender at Bournemouth. |
How Many Players Have Played for Liverpool and Bournemouth?
A total of 18 male players have made an official senior appearance for both Liverpool and AFC Bournemouth.
The connection dates back to the 1960s, when Phil Ferns left Liverpool for Bournemouth. It has continued through different eras, with Redknapp moving to Anfield in 1991, several Liverpool prospects heading south during the 2010s and Kerkez completing a major transfer in the opposite direction in 2025.
Ted MacDougall is not included because he did not make a competitive first-team appearance for Liverpool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the most successful player to represent Liverpool and Bournemouth?
Jimmy Case is the most decorated player on the list. He won four English league titles and three European Cups among ten major trophies during his Liverpool career.
Which players moved directly between Liverpool and Bournemouth?
Jamie Redknapp moved from Bournemouth to Liverpool, while Jordon Ibe, Brad Smith and Dominic Solanke later travelled in the opposite direction. Milos Kerkez joined Liverpool directly from Bournemouth in 2025. Ben Gannon-Doak also moved to Bournemouth after leaving Liverpool.
Did Adam Lallana play for Bournemouth?
Yes. Lallana spent one month on loan at Bournemouth from Southampton in 2007 and made three senior appearances.
Did Ted MacDougall play for Liverpool?
MacDougall spent time with Liverpool early in his career but never made a competitive first-team appearance. He therefore does not qualify for this list.
The histories of Liverpool and Bournemouth may be very different, but their shared players cover more than six decades. From Case’s European success to Solanke’s transformation on the south coast and Kerkez’s move to Anfield, the connection between the two clubs runs deeper than many supporters may realise.
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