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Players who played for both AC Milan and Bayern Munich

In short

6 famous players have played for both AC Milan and Bayern Munich, including Mario Mandžukić, Pepe Reina, Mark van Bommel and Jean-Pierre Papin. 2 of them played for AC Milan first; 4 started at Bayern Munich.

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  • Brian LaudrupEarliest on this list to play for both: Bayern Munich (1990–1992), then AC Milan from 1993.
  • Mario MandžukićLatest on this list: Bayern Munich first, then AC Milan from 2021.
  • Massimo OddoMost separate spells: 3 across the two clubs (AC Milan 1993–1999, 2007–2012; Bayern Munich 2008–2009).

All 6 players, most famous first

  1. Mario MandžukićCroatia · Forward · born 1986
    AC Milan
    2021
    Bayern Munich
    2012–2014
  2. Pepe ReinaSpain · Goalkeeper · born 1982
    AC Milan
    2018–2020
    Bayern Munich
    2014–2015
  3. Mark van BommelNetherlands · Midfielder · born 1977
    AC Milan
    2011–2012
    Bayern Munich
    2006–2011
  4. Jean-Pierre PapinFrance · Forward · born 1963
    AC Milan
    1992–1994
    Bayern Munich
    1994–1996
  5. Brian LaudrupDenmark · Forward · born 1969
    AC Milan
    1993–1994
    Bayern Munich
    1990–1992
  6. Massimo OddoItaly · Defender · born 1976
    AC Milan
    1993–1999, 2007–2012
    Bayern Munich
    2008–2009

Years are club stints from Wikidata (snapshot 2026-09-28); a loan that runs straight into a transfer is shown as one stint. “from YEAR” means no end year is recorded — it is not a claim about a current club.

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Questions

How many famous players have played for both AC Milan and Bayern Munich?

6 in our data, including Mario Mandžukić, Pepe Reina, Mark van Bommel and Jean-Pierre Papin. The list covers famous footballers only — players covered by at least 45 language editions of Wikipedia — so it is not every player who ever wore both shirts.

Who was the first player on this list to play for both clubs?

In our data, Brian Laudrup: Bayern Munich (1990–1992), then AC Milan (1993–1994).

Where does this list come from?

Club careers from Wikidata, the open database behind Wikipedia (public domain, CC0), snapshot 2026-09-28. Senior spells count, loans included when Wikidata records them; youth and reserve teams do not. Found a mistake? Tell us via the About page.