Top seven footballers to play for both Liverpool and Everton

Conor Coady was the latest player to feature in both teams

The Premier League is home to many rivalries. Between Manchester United and Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal, and lots more. One such rivalry, and perhaps the oldest one, is the Merseyside derby. The derby is played between Everton and Liverpool. The derby is known for the aggressiveness of the game, resulting in the number of red cards issued.

They have played a total of 148 matches between them. The Reds are leading the winning tally as they have won 65 games. Everton have only managed to win 29 games so far, with 54 of the total games resulting in a draw. They faced them yet again in the Premier League, and Liverpool managed to defeat them yet again. Throughout their history, many players have managed to play for both of these rivals.

Top players to play for both Everton and Liverpool

Kevin Sheedy

The young Irish international joined Everton after a disappointing stint at Liverpool. At Anfield, he lacked playing time, which forced him to join their derby rivals, Everton. His talents shone during his Everton time. He became one of the best midfielders in Everton’s history. He scored 67 goals in 24 matches played. The Irish midfielder also managed to win the FA Cup and the European Cup Winners' Cup with Everton.

Gary Ablett

He is known for winning the FA Cup with both of his Merseyside rivals. The defender was a Liverpool academy product and rose through their ranks to break into the then-Liverpool squad. He won many titles with the Reds, including two English championships and a FA Cup title. His successful Liverpool stint came to an end when he joined Everton in 1992. He also won an FA Cup title with the Toffees in 1995.

David Johnson

David Johnson is one of the Merseyside greats who was revered from both sides. He started at Everton but then moved to Liverpool, thanks to his talents. It was at Liverpool that he rose to much prominence after winning many titles. He was part of the phenomenal Liverpool squad of the 1970s.

The legend helped Liverpool win three European Cups, a UEFA Super Cup, four First Division titles, and two League Cups. After having such a successful time at Anfield, he again moved to Everton in 1982.

Edgar Chadwick

One of the earliest players in both clubs' histories. He was active during the 1890s. Much to his name, Edgar was really a Chad for the toffies. He scored 97 goals in a total of 270 appearances throughout his Everton career. He then moved on to the other side and joined Liverpool in 1902. He completed a two-year spell with the Reds, making a total of 43 appearances.

Steve McMahon

He was a ball boy at Goodison Park but soon made his way into the Everton squad. The midfielder made 100 appearances for Everton, scoring 11 times for them. He then moved to Aston Villa for a brief period of two years. In 1985, he joined Liverpool after leaving Aston Villa.

His Liverpool stint was the most remarkable of his career. He scored 29 goals in a total of 204 appearances. He won the English League three times and the FA Cup two times with the Reds. He left Liverpool in 1991 to join Manchester City.

Peter Beardsley

He was already a Newcastle United superstar when he joined Liverpool in 1987. For Liverpool, Peter scored a total of 46 goals in 131 appearances. He also helped Liverpool win two English league titles and a FA Cup title. He then went to derby rivals Everton in 1991. He appeared in 81 games for Everton, in which he found the net 25 times. He left them after just two years in 1993 to join his former club, Newcastle United.

Dave Hickson

He began his career with Everton. He was phenomenal for the toffees. In 139 appearances, he managed to score a total of 63 goals. After having a successful time with them, he moved to other clubs like Aston Villa and Huddersfield Town.

After spending his time there, he again returned to Everton and showcased his talents. During his second spell, he managed to score 32 goals for Everton in 86 appearances. He joined Liverpool's rival in 1959 and spent two years there before leaving in 1961. For the Reds, he scored 37 goals in 60 games.