Unveil the 15 players who played for both Liverpool and Fulham, including club legends Danny Murphy, John Arne Riise, and rising star Harvey Elliott. Full list and stats inside!
While they might not share a bitter geographical rivalry, Liverpool and Fulham have seen a surprising amount of talent travel between Anfield and Craven Cottage over the years. From Champions League winners to highly-rated academy prodigies, a total of 15 players have officially represented both the Reds and the Cottagers.
Here is the complete list of players who played for both Liverpool and Fulham, featuring legendary captains, exciting wingers, and a few forgotten names.
1. Danny Murphy
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Liverpool: 1997-2003 (Apps: 214 | Goals: 30 | Assists: 31) | Fulham: 2007-2011 (Apps: 183 | Goals: 19 | Assists: 16)
If there is one player universally loved by both fanbases, it is Danny Murphy. At Liverpool, he was a crucial part of Gerard Houllier’s treble-winning side in 2001 (League Cup, FA Cup, UEFA Cup) and achieved cult hero status for repeatedly scoring winning goals against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Years later, Murphy found a permanent home in West London. He was named Fulham captain and became the heartbeat of their midfield, famously leading Roy Hodgson’s underdog side to the 2010 UEFA Europa League Final against Atletico Madrid.
2. John Arne Riise
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Liverpool: 2001-2007 (Apps: 301 | Goals: 24 | Assists: 27) | Fulham: 2011-2013 (Apps: 89 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 6)
Famed for his thunderous left foot, Riise is an Anfield icon. He was a staple of Rafael Benítez’s defense and played a role in the “Miracle of Istanbul“, helping Liverpool secure their fifth Champions League title in 2005.
After a spell in Italy with AS Roma, the Norwegian left-back returned to the Premier League to join Fulham. At Craven Cottage, he provided vital experience to the backline and even had the unique opportunity to play alongside his younger brother, Bjorn Helge Riise.
3. Steve Finnan
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Fulham: 1998-2002 (Apps: 176 | Goals: 6 | Assists: 2) | Liverpool: 2003-2007 (Apps: 185 | Goals: 1 | Assists: 17)
Before becoming a European champion, Finnan was instrumental in Fulham’s rapid rise through the English football pyramid, helping them secure promotion to the Premier League. His consistent performances caught the eye of Liverpool, where he became one of the most reliable and underrated right-backs in the club’s modern history.
Like Riise, Finnan started the historic 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul.
4. Harvey Elliott
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Fulham: 2018 (Apps: 8 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 1) | Liverpool: 2019-2025 (Apps: 163 | Goals: 17 | Assists: 22)
A pure product of the Fulham academy, Elliott made headlines by becoming the youngest player to ever feature in the Premier League at just 16 years and 30 days old.
Recognizing his generational talent, Liverpool aggressively swooped in to sign him. However, due to a horrific ankle injury early in his Anfield career, he lost his consistent starting spot. He has ultimately been sent out on a loan spell at Aston Villa to secure regular first-team football.
5. Harry Wilson
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Liverpool: 2016-2020 (Apps: 32 | Goals: 22 | Assists: 10) | Fulham: 2021-2025 (Apps: 180 | Goals: 36 | Assists: 40)
A highly-rated graduate of Liverpool’s academy, the Welsh winger found his path to the first team blocked by the legendary trio of Salah, Mane, and Firmino.
After several successful loan spells, Wilson permanently moved to Fulham. In West London, he finally unlocked his full potential, becoming the creative lynchpin of the team and cementing his reputation as one of the most dangerous wide playmakers in the league.
6. Fabio Carvalho
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Fulham: 2018-2021 (Apps: 77 | Goals: 29 | Assists: 12) | Liverpool: 2022 (Apps: 22 | Goals: 3 | Assists: 0)
Following a very similar path to Harvey Elliott, Carvalho broke out as a teenage sensation at Craven Cottage, playing a starring role in their Championship-winning season.
His dazzling displays earned him a dream move to Liverpool. However, Carvalho struggled to nail down a regular starting spot at Anfield, eventually leading to loan moves away from Merseyside.
7. Ryan Babel
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Liverpool: 2007-2010 (Apps: 125 | Goals: 20 | Assists: 8) | Fulham: 2018 (Apps: 16 | Goals: 5 | Assists: 3)
An exciting but frustratingly inconsistent winger at Liverpool under Rafa Benitez. Almost a decade later, Babel returned to the Premier League for a short, spirited six-month stint at Fulham, desperately trying to save them from relegation.
8. Paul Konchesky
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Fulham: 2007-2010 (Apps: 107 | Goals: 2 | Assists: 5) | Liverpool: 2010 (Apps: 18 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 1)
A reliable left-back during Fulham’s golden era, Konchesky followed manager Roy Hodgson to Liverpool. Unfortunately, his time at Anfield was an unmitigated disaster, widely regarded as one of the club’s worst modern signings, and he departed after just half a season.
9. Stan Collymore
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Liverpool: 1995-1996 (Apps: 63 | Goals: 26 | Assists: 15) | Fulham: 1999 (Apps: 6 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 0)
Once the most expensive player in British football, Collymore formed a lethal strike partnership with Robbie Fowler at Liverpool. His time at Fulham, however, was a brief and forgettable spell toward the end of his turbulent career.
10. Karl-Heinz Riedle
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Liverpool: 1997-1999 (Apps: 67 | Goals: 13 | Assists: 2) | Fulham: 1999-2000 (Apps: 35 | Goals: 6 | Assists: 0)
The German World Cup winner brought valuable experience to Liverpool’s frontline. He later moved to Fulham in the First Division, where he even served a short stint as caretaker manager.
11. Neco Williams
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Liverpool: 2017-2021 (Apps: 56 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 6) | Fulham: 2021 (Apps: 15 | Goals: 2 | Assists: 2)
Serving primarily as Trent Alexander-Arnold’s understudy at Anfield, the Welsh full-back needed regular minutes. He joined Fulham on loan for the second half of the 21/22 season, delivering fantastic performances that helped secure their promotion to the Premier League.
12. Lazar Marković
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Liverpool: 2014-2018 (Apps: 37 | Goals: 4 | Assists: 2) | Fulham: 2018 (Apps: 1 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 0)
Signed for £20 million, Marković is remembered as a colossal flop at Liverpool. His career nosedived, culminating in a bizarre free transfer to Fulham where he made exactly one substitute appearance before being released.
13. Sheyi Ojo
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Liverpool: 2014-2021 (Apps: 23 | Goals: 5 | Assists: 3) | Fulham: 2017 (Apps: 24 | Goals: 4 | Assists: 2)
A promising academy winger who spent years stuck in Liverpool’s loan system. His season-long loan at Fulham was moderately successful, contributing to their Championship promotion campaign.
14. Danny Guthrie
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Liverpool: 2006 (Apps: 4 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 0) | Fulham: 2014 (Apps: 6 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 0)
A youth product who managed a handful of cup appearances for Liverpool early in his career. Years later, he had an extremely brief and unimpactful loan spell at Craven Cottage.
15. Andy Lonergan
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Fulham: 2015 (Apps: 31 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 0) | Liverpool: 2019 (Apps: 0 | Goals: 0 | Assists: 0)
The veteran goalkeeper was a regular starter for Fulham in the Championship. In 2019, Liverpool signed him amidst an injury crisis as an emergency backup. Although he collected winners’ medals for the UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup, he never played a competitive minute for the Reds.
FAQ
Q: Who has made the most combined appearances for Liverpool and Fulham?
A: Danny Murphy holds the record for the most combined appearances with an impressive 397 matches (214 for Liverpool and 183 for Fulham). Steve Finnan is a close second with 361 combined appearances.
Q: Which players were directly signed by Liverpool from the Fulham academy?
A: In recent years, Liverpool has successfully raided Fulham’s highly-rated academy, securing the signatures of both Harvey Elliott (in 2019) and Fabio Carvalho (in 2022) when they were teenagers.
Q: Did Roy Hodgson manage players at both clubs?
A: Yes. Roy Hodgson famously managed Paul Konchesky at Fulham before signing him again when Hodgson controversially took over as Liverpool manager in 2010.
Q: What happened during Lazar Marković’s time at Fulham?
A: Marković’s stint at Craven Cottage is remembered as one of the most bizarre transfers in recent history. After a massively disappointing spell at Liverpool, he joined Fulham on a free transfer but managed to make exactly one single substitute appearance before the club released him at the end of the season.
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