Players who played for Bristol City and Manchester City
10 players have played for both Bristol City and Manchester City, according to Wikidata. The best known include Andy Cole, David James and Wayne Hennessey. 3 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Joe Royle. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1974 (Joe Royle), the most recent in 2017 (Antoine Semenyo).
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The full list (10 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | Bristol City | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Cole | Forward | England | 1992–1993 | 2005–2006 |
| David James | Goalkeeper | England | 2010–2012 | 2004–2006 |
| Wayne Hennessey | Goalkeeper | Wales | 2006 | – |
| Antoine Semenyo | Forward | Ghana | 2017–2023 | since 2026 |
| Greg Cunningham | Defender | Ireland | 2012–2015 | 2010–2012 |
| Mark Robins | Forward | England | 2003 | 1999 |
| Joe Royle | Forward | England | 1977–1980 | 1974–1977 |
| Shaun Goater | Forward | Bermuda | 1996–1998 | 1998–2003 |
| Keith Curle | Defender | England | 1984–1987 | 1991–1996 |
| Fitzroy Simpson | Midfielder | Jamaica | 1994 | 1992–1995 |
Players ranked from best known to least known (number of language editions of their Wikipedia page). Data from Wikidata: spotted a mistake? Let us know.
Other club pairs
With Bristol City
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