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Manchester United and Fulham do not fall in the same sentence on the pages of English soccer history. The Red Devils have thoroughly dominated the sport in their country, winning 20 top-tier titles. The Cottagers, meanwhile, have yet to win the English top flight, with their five league titles coming in the Championship and the third tier. Yet, there is a bond that connects them. The two clubs have shared 13 players over the years, many of whom are considered legends of the game.
As we wait for the two teams to kick off the 2024-25 Premier League season with a cracker of a contest on Friday night, August 16, let us look at players who experienced life from both camps. Continue reading to meet the top five players who have featured for both Manchester United and Fulham.
#5 Chris Smalling
Chris Smalling Scored 18 Goals For Manchester United
In fifth place, we have Chris Smalling — easily one of the most hardworking players the Premier League has ever seen. The AS Roma defender began his ascension to the very top of English soccer in July 2008, when he switched from Maidstone to Fulham. It was not an easy road for Smalling, but thanks to his grit, he proved his mettle and earned his keep. In two years at Fulham, he appeared in 19 games, doing enough to secure a transfer to English giants Manchester United.
Manchester United did not field him in every game. But he always showed up, doing his best to help the team. Between 2010 and 2019, Smalling took part in 323 games for United across competitions, scoring 18 times. Smalling helped the club to eight trophies, including two Premier League titles and one UEFA Europa League trophy.
#4 Louis Saha
Louis Saha Was A Complete Striker
In July 2000, Fulham paid a €3.15 million ($3.4 million) fee to sign up-and-coming French striker Louis Saha from FC Metz. He scored 27 goals in 43 matches in the second division, helping Fulham earn a spot in the Premier League. In the following couple of seasons, he scored…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-08-16 07:21:43
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