Every footballer’s dream is to be given the opportunity to play for two separate major six clubs in the English Premier League, since it provides them with the opportunity to put in a good performance for two distinct top clubs. Here is a list of the five players who have represented Manchester City and Chelsea in the past.
1. Frank Lampard – The iconic English midfielder played for Chelsea from 2001 to 2014, and is considered one of the best players in the world. During this time span, he appeared in 648 matches and scored 211 goals and provided 149 assists. From 2014 to 2015, he was a member of Manchester City’s squad. Over the course of 648 games for the Citizens, he scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists.
2. Kevin De Bruyne – From 2012 to 2014, the Belgian attacking midfielder was a member of the Chelsea squad. During this period, he made nine appearances and contributed one assist. In 2015, he signed a contract with Manchester City. Since then, he has appeared in 302 matches, scoring 82 goals and assisting on 119 others.
3. Nicolas Anelka – From 2002 to 2005, the French forward was a member of the Manchester City team. For the next six seasons, he played 184 appearances for the Chelsea FC, scoring 59 goals and assisting 38 others in the process.
4. Wright Phillips – He played at Chelsea from 1999 to 2005, and then joined Manchester City in 2008, where he remained until 2011.
He played for Manchester City from 2006 to 2009 before joining Chelsea in 2009 and remaining there until the end of the season.