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Players who played for both Juventus and Liverpool

In short

7 famous players have played for both Juventus and Liverpool, including Nicolas Anelka, Emre Can, Federico Chiesa and Ian Rush. 3 of them played for Juventus first; 4 started at Liverpool.

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  • Ian RushEarliest on this list to play for both: Liverpool (1980–1987, 1988–1996), then Juventus from 1986.
  • Federico ChiesaLatest on this list: Juventus first, then Liverpool from 2024.
  • Ian RushMost separate spells: 3 across the two clubs (Juventus 1986–1988; Liverpool 1980–1987, 1988–1996).

All 7 players, most famous first

  1. Nicolas AnelkaFrance · Forward · born 1979
    Juventus
    2013
    Liverpool
    2002
  2. Emre CanGermany · Midfielder · born 1994
    Juventus
    2018–2020
    Liverpool
    2014–2018
  3. Federico ChiesaItaly · Midfielder · born 1997
    Juventus
    2020–2024
    Liverpool
    from 2024
  4. Ian RushWales · Forward · born 1961
    Juventus
    1986–1988
    Liverpool
    1980–1987, 1988–1996
  5. Alberto AquilaniItaly · Midfielder · born 1984
    Juventus
    2010–2011
    Liverpool
    2009–2012
  6. Arthur MeloBrazil · Midfielder · born 1996
    Juventus
    2020–2026
    Liverpool
    2022–2023
  7. Christian PoulsenDenmark · Midfielder · born 1980
    Juventus
    2008–2010
    Liverpool
    2010–2011

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 Juventus and Liverpool?

7 in our data, including Nicolas Anelka, Emre Can, Federico Chiesa and Ian Rush. 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, Ian Rush: Liverpool (1980–1987, 1988–1996), then Juventus (1986–1988).

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.