From Wayne Rooney to Ashley Young. Explore the complete list of players to represent both Man Utd and Everton.
While Old Trafford and Goodison Park belong to fierce regional rivals in the North West of England, they share a remarkably close and active relationship in the transfer market.
So, how many players have played for both Manchester United and Everton in the Premier League era? The exact answer is 17 players. And here is the complete chronological list of every player who has made a senior appearance for both clubs since 1992.
1. Andrei Kanchelskis
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Manchester United: 1991-1995 (Apps: 161 | Goals: 36), Everton: 1995-1997 (Apps: 60 | Goals: 22)
A symbol of pure speed in the early 90s. After falling out with Sir Alex Ferguson, Kanchelskis joined Everton. He remains a beloved figure there, notably becoming one of the rare players to score a hat-trick in the Merseyside derby against Liverpool.
2. John O’Kane
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Manchester United: 1993-1998 (Apps: 7 | Goals: 0), Everton: 1998-1999 (Apps: 14 | Goals: 0)
A right-back who came through with the Class of ’92. He transferred to Everton in 1998, playing 14 matches before dropping down to the lower leagues.
3. Mark Hughes
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Manchester United: 1980-1986 & 1988-1995 (Apps: 467 | Goals: 163), Everton: 2000 (Apps: 19 | Goals: 1)
An attacking legend who scored over 160 goals for United. In the twilight of his career at age 36, “Sparky” had a brief spell at Everton in the year 2000.
4. Jesper Blomqvist
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Manchester United: 1998-2001 (Apps: 38 | Goals: 1), Everton: 2001-2002 (Apps: 18 | Goals: 1)
A member of Manchester United’s historic 1999 Treble-winning squad. A severe knee injury kept him out of action for two years before David Moyes brought him to Everton.
5. Wayne Rooney
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Everton: 2002-2004 & 2017-2018 (Apps: 117 | Goals: 28), Manchester United: 2004-2017 (Apps: 559 | Goals: 253)
There is no bigger name on this list than “Wazza”.
Bursting onto the scene as a 16-year-old phenomenon at Everton (famously curling a winner past Arsenal’s David Seaman), his sheer potential forced Sir Alex Ferguson to pay a record-breaking teenage fee to bring him to Old Trafford.
Over the next 13 years, Rooney redefined greatness, surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton to become United’s all-time leading goalscorer and winning five Premier League titles, alongside the Champions League.
In the summer of 2017, his career came full circle when he made an emotional return to his boyhood club, proving he still had magic left by scoring a stunning halfway-line goal for Everton against West Ham.
6. Phil Neville
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Manchester United: 1994-2005 (Apps: 386 | Goals: 8), Everton: 2005-2013 (Apps: 303 | Goals: 5)
Phil Neville’s transition from Old Trafford to Goodison Park is a masterclass in professional reinvention. As a core member of the legendary Class of ’92, he won six Premier League titles but often found himself utilized as a versatile squad player behind his brother Gary Neville and Denis Irwin.
In 2005, seeking to step out of the shadows, he moved to Everton. Under David Moyes, his absolute professionalism, tactical discipline, and leadership qualities quickly earned him the captain’s armband.
Neville transformed from a United rotation piece into the beating heart and undisputed leader of Everton, forging a legacy that commands immense respect from both fanbases.
7. Tim Howard
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Manchester United: 2003-2007 (Apps: 77 | Goals: 0), Everton: 2006-2016 (Apps: 414 | Goals: 1)
The American shot-stopper was initially brought in to fill the massive void left by Peter Schmeichel and Fabien Barthez at Manchester United. Despite a brilliant start, high-profile errors cost him his confidence and eventually his starting spot to Edwin van der Sar.
However, a move to Everton salvaged and defined his career. Howard became a permanent fixture at Goodison Park for a decade, evolving into one of the most reliable goalkeepers in Premier League history. He famously scored a spectacular, wind-assisted 102-yard goal against Bolton Wanderers in 2012, etching his name into Everton folklore forever.
8. Louis Saha
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Manchester United: 2004-2008 (Apps: 124 | Goals: 42), Everton: 2008-2012 (Apps: 115 | Goals: 35)
The French forward formed a deadly partnership with Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo, but injuries disrupted his United career. In 2008, he transferred directly to Everton, famously scoring the fastest goal in FA Cup final history in 2009.
9. Darron Gibson
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Manchester United: 2005-2012 (Apps: 60 | Goals: 10), Everton: 2012-2017 (Apps: 69 | Goals: 2)
Famous for his thunderous long-range strikes. Injuries cost him his place at United, leading to a move to Everton in 2012, where he served as a reliable squad player for five seasons.
10. Marouane Fellaini
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Everton: 2008-2013 (Apps: 177 | Goals: 33, Manchester United: 2013-2019 (Apps: 177 | Goals: 22)
In a bizarre statistical anomaly, the Belgian midfielder played exactly 177 matches for both Everton and Manchester United across all competitions.
Fellaini was the ultimate symbol of the David Moyes era at Goodison Park, terrifying defenses with his chest control and aerial dominance. When Moyes took over at United in 2013, Fellaini followed him as a panic buy on deadline day.
While he was often unfairly made the scapegoat for United’s post-Ferguson struggles, Fellaini proved incredibly resilient. He survived four different managerial regimes at Old Trafford, repeatedly scoring crucial, match-winning goals in high-stakes cup ties.
11. Tom Cleverley
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Manchester United: 2008-2015 (Apps: 79 | Goals: 5), Everton: 2015-2017 (Apps: 42 | Goals: 2)
Once tipped to succeed Paul Scholes, Cleverley faced intense media scrutiny when United’s form dipped. He joined Everton on a free transfer in 2015.
12. Morgan Schneiderlin
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Manchester United: 2015-2017 (Apps: 47 | Goals: 1), Everton: 2017-2020 (Apps: 88 | Goals: 1)
Arriving at United to be their new midfield anchor, he lost his confidence entirely. He was sold to Everton for £20 million but struggled to rediscover his peak Southampton form.
13. Michael Keane
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Manchester United: 2011-2015 (Apps: 5 | Goals: 0), Everton: 2017 – present (Apps: 216+ | Goals: 13)
The center-back was deemed surplus to requirements at United. His career took off at Burnley, eventually earning him a £30 million move to Everton, where he remains a key defender today.
14. Romelu Lukaku
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Everton: 2013-2017 (Apps: 166 | Goals: 87), Manchester United: 2017-2019 (Apps: 96 | Goals: 42)
The Belgian powerhouse was an absolute force of nature for the Toffees. As the focal point of Everton’s attack, Lukaku was a devastating mix of pace and power, destroying defenses single-handedly. This incredible form convinced Jose Mourinho to spend £75 million to hijack his proposed move to Chelsea and bring him to Old Trafford.
Despite a blistering start and an impressive return of 42 goals in just 96 games for the Red Devils, the weight of the iconic number 9 shirt proved heavy. Critics often targeted his first touch, and his playing style ultimately did not fit the fluid counter-attacking system envisioned by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, leading to his swift departure to Inter Milan.
15. Donny van de Beek
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Manchester United: 2020-2024 (Apps: 62 | Goals: 2), Everton: 2022 (Loan) (Apps: 7 | Goals: 1)
Unable to break into the starting XI at United, the Dutch midfielder was loaned to Everton. However, persistent injuries ruined his short stint.
16. James Garner
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Manchester United: 2018-2022 (Apps: 7 | Goals: 0), Everton: 2022 – present (Apps: 71+ | Goals: 2)
Rated as one of the brightest talents from the Carrington academy, Garner was surprisingly sold to Everton to balance United’s books. He is now a vital midfield engine at Goodison Park.
17. Ashley Young
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Manchester United: 2011-2020 (Apps: 261 | Goals: 19), Everton: 2023 – present (Apps: 35+ | Goals: 1)
The versatile winger-turned-fullback spent nine dedicated years at Old Trafford, serving as club captain. Now in the twilight of his career, Young provides invaluable experience to Sean Dyche’s Everton side.
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