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Players who played for both AC Milan and Liverpool

In short

6 famous players have played for both AC Milan and Liverpool, including Fernando Torres, Mario Balotelli, Pepe Reina and Divock Origi. 1 of them played for AC Milan first; 5 started at Liverpool.

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  • Alberto AquilaniEarliest on this list to play for both: Liverpool (2009–2012), then AC Milan from 2011.
  • Divock OrigiLatest on this list: Liverpool first, then AC Milan from 2022.
  • Mario BalotelliMost separate spells: 3 across the two clubs (AC Milan 2013–2014, 2015–2016; Liverpool 2014–2016).

All 6 players, most famous first

  1. Fernando TorresSpain · Forward · born 1984
    AC Milan
    2014–2016
    Liverpool
    2007–2011
  2. Mario BalotelliItaly · Forward · born 1990
    AC Milan
    2013–2014, 2015–2016
    Liverpool
    2014–2016
  3. Pepe ReinaSpain · Goalkeeper · born 1982
    AC Milan
    2018–2020
    Liverpool
    2005–2014
  4. Divock OrigiBelgium · Forward · born 1995
    AC Milan
    2022–2025
    Liverpool
    2014–2022
  5. Alberto AquilaniItaly · Midfielder · born 1984
    AC Milan
    2011–2012
    Liverpool
    2009–2012
  6. SusoSpain · Midfielder · born 1993
    AC Milan
    2015–2020
    Liverpool
    2012–2015

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 Liverpool?

6 in our data, including Fernando Torres, Mario Balotelli, Pepe Reina and Divock Origi. 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, Alberto Aquilani: Liverpool (2009–2012), then AC Milan (2011–2012).

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.