One of Fulham’s finest modern captains first made his name at Liverpool, while two Craven Cottage academy graduates later followed the opposite path to Anfield. Altogether, there are 14 players who played for both Liverpool and Fulham.
The link between Anfield and Craven Cottage is stronger than it might appear. Danny Murphy became a captain at Fulham after seven seasons with Liverpool, while Steve Finnan travelled in the opposite direction and won the Champions League. More recently, Harvey Elliott and Fábio Carvalho have followed the route from Fulham’s academy to Merseyside.
Statistics cover senior competitive matches in all competitions. Youth games and friendlies are not included. Last updated: 10 September 2026.
1. Danny Murphy
- Liverpool: 1997–2004 (Apps: 249 | Goals: 44) | Fulham: 2007–2012 (Apps: 211 | Goals: 28)
Danny Murphy is one of the most important players to represent both clubs. He was part of Liverpool’s cup treble in 2001 and developed a useful habit of scoring decisive goals away to Manchester United.
Murphy joined Fulham in 2007 and soon became captain. His header against Portsmouth secured Premier League survival in 2008, before he led Roy Hodgson’s side to the 2010 Europa League final against Atlético Madrid.
2. John Arne Riise
- Liverpool: 2001–2008 (Apps: 348 | Goals: 31) | Fulham: 2011–2014 (Apps: 101 | Goals: 0)
John Arne Riise spent seven seasons at Liverpool and became known for his powerful shooting from the left side. He won the FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League, starting the famous 2005 final in Istanbul.
After three years with Roma, Riise returned to England with Fulham. He made 101 appearances for the club and briefly shared a squad with his younger brother, Bjørn Helge Riise.
3. Steve Finnan
- Fulham: 1998–2003 (Apps: 209 | Goals: 7) | Liverpool: 2003–2008 (Apps: 217 | Goals: 1)
Steve Finnan helped Fulham rise from the third tier to the Premier League before joining Liverpool in 2003. A dependable right-back, he started the 2005 Champions League final and also won the FA Cup with the Reds in 2006.
4. Harvey Elliott
- Fulham: 2018–2019 (Apps: 3 | Goals: 0) | Liverpool: 2019–present (Apps: 149 | Goals: 15)
Harvey Elliott made his Fulham debut at 15 and became the youngest player to appear in the Premier League at the time, aged 16 years and 30 days.
Liverpool signed him in 2019. He went on to make 149 competitive appearances by the end of the 2025/26 season, although regular starts became harder to find. Following a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa, Elliott joined Valencia on loan for the 2026/27 campaign and extended his Liverpool contract until 2028.
5. Harry Wilson
- Liverpool: 2014–2021 (Apps: 2 | Goals: 0) | Fulham: 2021–2026 (Apps: 187 | Goals: 36)
Harry Wilson spent years on Liverpool’s books but made only two senior appearances, with most of his football coming during loan spells.
Fulham initially signed him on loan in 2021 before making the move permanent. Wilson helped the club win promotion and became a regular Premier League contributor. After five seasons at Craven Cottage, he left when his contract expired and joined Leeds United in July 2026.
6. Fábio Carvalho
- Fulham: 2020–2022 (Apps: 44 | Goals: 12) | Liverpool: 2022–2024 (Apps: 21 | Goals: 3)
Fábio Carvalho was one of Fulham’s leading players during their 2021/22 Championship title-winning season. Liverpool signed him that summer, but he struggled to secure a regular place after a promising start.
Loans at RB Leipzig and Hull City followed before Carvalho completed a permanent move to Brentford in August 2024.
7. Ryan Babel
- Liverpool: 2007–2011 (Apps: 146 | Goals: 22) | Fulham: 2019 (Apps: 16 | Goals: 5)
Ryan Babel showed flashes of his ability during three and a half seasons at Liverpool. He returned to the Premier League with Fulham in January 2019, scoring five times in 16 appearances during an unsuccessful fight against relegation.
8. Paul Konchesky
- Fulham: 2007–2010 (Apps: 122 | Goals: 2) | Liverpool: 2010–2011 (Apps: 18 | Goals: 0)
Paul Konchesky was Fulham’s regular left-back during their run to the 2010 Europa League final. He followed Roy Hodgson to Liverpool later that year but lost his place after Hodgson’s departure and left the club in 2011.
9. Stan Collymore
- Liverpool: 1995–1997 (Apps: 81 | Goals: 35) | Fulham: 1999–2000, loan (Apps: 9 | Goals: 1)
Stan Collymore joined Liverpool for a British-record transfer fee in 1995 and formed a productive partnership with Robbie Fowler. His Fulham spell was much shorter: nine appearances and one League Cup goal during a loan from Aston Villa.
10. Karl-Heinz Riedle
- Liverpool: 1997–1999 (Apps: 76 | Goals: 15) | Fulham: 1999–2001 (Apps: 36 | Goals: 6)
Karl-Heinz Riedle arrived at Liverpool as a World Cup and Champions League winner. He later joined Fulham in the second tier, helped the club win promotion and briefly worked as caretaker manager alongside Roy Evans.
11. Neco Williams
- Liverpool: 2019–2022 (Apps: 33 | Goals: 0) | Fulham: 2022, loan (Apps: 15 | Goals: 2)
Neco Williams found opportunities limited behind Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool. A January 2022 loan to Fulham gave him regular football, and his two goals and two assists helped Marco Silva’s team win the Championship.
12. Lazar Marković
- Liverpool: 2014–2019 (Apps: 34 | Goals: 3) | Fulham: 2019 (Apps: 1 | Goals: 0)
Lazar Marković made 34 appearances during his first season at Liverpool but spent much of the remainder of his contract out on loan. He joined Fulham on a free transfer in January 2019 and played once before leaving at the end of the season.
13. Sheyi Ojo
- Liverpool: 2015–2022 (Apps: 13 | Goals: 1) | Fulham: 2017–2018, loan (Apps: 24 | Goals: 4)
Sheyi Ojo made 13 first-team appearances for Liverpool. During his loan at Fulham, he contributed four goals as the club earned promotion through the 2018 Championship play-offs.
14. Danny Guthrie
- Liverpool: 2005–2008 (Apps: 7 | Goals: 0) | Fulham: 2015, loan (Apps: 6 | Goals: 0)
Danny Guthrie made seven senior appearances after progressing through Liverpool’s academy. He later spent the final weeks of the 2014/15 season on loan at Fulham, playing six Championship matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players have played for both Liverpool and Fulham?
Fourteen male players have made at least one senior competitive appearance for both clubs.
Who made the most appearances for Liverpool and Fulham combined?
Danny Murphy leads the list with 460 appearances: 249 for Liverpool and 211 for Fulham. John Arne Riise is next with 449.
Why is Andy Lonergan not included?
Andy Lonergan was registered by both clubs, but he never made a competitive appearance for Liverpool. This list only includes players who appeared for the senior team in an official match.
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