The Premier League, England’s premier football competition, is a cauldron of fierce competition, unyielding rivalries, and untold drama.
Known for its thrilling and unexpected moments.
It’s a competition where surprising things happen, and underdogs can become champions. Teams like Blackburn Rovers and Leicester City have shown that anything can happen.
It is a stage where heroes are born, legends are forged, and dreams are realized.
Amidst this thrilling chaos, there are players who have done something truly extraordinary. They have won the Premier League title not just once but with two different clubs.
These players demonstrate the importance of adaptability, determination, and never giving up on their dreams.
Their stories inspire us with their relentless pursuit of success in different football environments.
- Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City & Manchester City)
- James Milner (Manchester City & Liverpool)
- Ashley Cole (Arsenal & Chelsea)
- Kolo Toure (Arsenal & Manchester City)
- N’Golo Kanté (Leicester City & Chelsea)
- Gael Clichy (Arsenal & Manchester City)
- Carlos Tevez (Manchester United & Manchester City)
- Nicolas Anelka (Arsenal & Chelsea)
- Henning Berg (Blackburn Rovers & Manchester United)
- Mark Schwarzer (Chelsea & Leicester City)
Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City & Manchester City)
The Algerian winger has showcased his exceptional skills with two Premier League-winning clubs winning over five EPL titles.
His remarkable journey began in 2015-16 with the underdog Leicester City, where he played a key role in their historic title triumph.
Mahrez’s performance during the 2015-16 season is widely regarded as one of the greatest individual displays in Premier League history.
The talented winger, who wasn’t widely recognized before, scored 17 goals in 37 matches that season.
He was honored with the PFA Player of the Year award and earned a seventh-place finish in the Ballon d’Or nominations.
Mahrez later moved to Manchester City and played a vital part in their Premier League successes of 2017-18, 2018-19, 2021-22, and 2022-23 using his creativity, dribbling, and goalscoring abilities.
James Milner (Manchester City & Liverpool)
Milner had a remarkable career, playing for Leeds United, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United before joining Manchester City.
Milner won his first Premier League title in the 2011-12 season and repeated the achievement in 2013-14. He then moved to Liverpool in 2015.
Milner’s versatility has been a big asset throughout his career, earning him the nickname “Mr. Reliable.”
At Manchester City, he showed his adaptability by playing in different positions, including midfield, full-back, and even as an emergency striker, contributing to their two title victories.
Later, Milner joined Liverpool and was a crucial component of their title-winning squads in 2019-20 and 2020-21, contributing his experience, leadership, and technical prowess.
Ashley Cole (Arsenal & Chelsea)
Regarded as one of the finest left-backs of his generation, Ashley Cole has left an indelible mark on the Premier League.
Another member of the Invincibles, created a lot of bitterness among Arsenal fans when he moved from Arsenal to Chelsea in 2006.
However, in happier moments, Cole played a big role in helping Arsenal win two Premier League titles. The first was in the 2001-02 season, followed by the legendary undefeated campaign in 2003-04.
After a long transfer saga during the summer of 2006, Cole eventually signed for Chelsea in a deal that involved William Gallas moving in the opposite direction.
His move to Chelsea proved equally fruitful, as he helped them secure Premier League glory in 2004-05, 2005-06, and 2009-10.
His defensive prowess, overlapping runs, and astute positional awareness made him a vital asset for both clubs.
Kolo Toure (Arsenal & Manchester City)
Toure followed the common path from Arsenal to Manchester City, switching from the red of Arsenal to the blue of Manchester City in 2009.
He was a key player in Arsenal’s legendary ‘Invincibles team, which won the Premier League title in the 2003-04 season, where his solid defending and leadership qualities were instrumental.
He then moved to the Etihad, where he won his second league title while playing alongside Gael Clichy at Manchester City in 2012.
Interestingly, if Liverpool had earned a few more points in the 2013-14 season, Toure could have ended up with three Premier League medals from three different Premier League teams.
N’Golo Kanté (Leicester City & Chelsea)
Known for his tireless work rate, interceptions, and ball-winning abilities, N’Golo Kanté is among the most influential midfielders in the modern game.
He arrived at Leicester City from Caen in Ligue 1 in 2015, relatively unknown.
He had a fantastic start to his life in England, and he made history with Leicester City in the remarkable 2015-16 campaign, where he played a central role in their unexpected title triumph.
Subsequently, his move to Chelsea proved fruitful as well, winning the Premier League in 2016-17 and 2021-22, contributing to his relentless energy and defensive tenacity.
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Gael Clichy (Arsenal & Manchester City)
A left-back known for his pace and attacking prowess, had the privilege of winning the Premier League with two top clubs.
The French left-back was only 18 years old and part of Arsenal’s “Invincibles” squad that conquered the league in 2003-04.
He made 12 appearances and became one of the youngest players to receive a Premier League winners’ medal.
After Ashley Cole left for Chelsea in 2006, he became the main left-back for Arsenal. However, he eventually left the club in 2011 to pursue new opportunities elsewhere.
He moved to Manchester City, where he played a crucial role in their title-winning campaigns of 2011-12 and 2013-14, contributing both defensively and offensively.
Carlos Tevez (Manchester United & Manchester City)
The Argentine forward, experienced Premier League success with two rival clubs, leaving a solid footprint in Manchester football.
Tevez first tasted glory with Manchester United, securing back-to-back titles in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons.
In his first season, Tevez scored 14 goals in 34 matches, which is quite good. He helped Manchester United win both the title and the Champions League.
His move to Manchester City added further spice to the rivalry, as he played a major role in the club’s maiden Premier League title win in 2011-12, proving his goal-scoring prowess and relentless work ethic.
Nicolas Anelka (Arsenal & Chelsea)
Anelka had a successful and exciting career, playing for famous teams like Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus, and Fenerbahce. His time in England is also remarkable as he played for top clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City.
The French striker made his mark in the Premier League by winning titles with two esteemed clubs.
Anelka won his first Premier League medal with Arsenal in the 1997-98 season, displaying his pace, skill, and eye for goal.
Later, he joined Chelsea and was an integral part of their title-winning campaigns in 2009-10 and 2014-15, providing his clinical finishing and offensive versatility.
While he was in England, Anelka scored 126 goals.
Among all the players on this list, he holds the record for the longest time gap between his two title wins.
Henning Berg (Blackburn Rovers & Manchester United)
Berg became the first player to win the Premier League with two different teams.
He was part of Blackburn’s title-winning campaign in the 1994-95 season, providing stability and composure at the back.
He had been highly coveted by Manchester United manager Ferguson, who eventually signed him in 1997 for a hefty fee of £5 million, which was a joint British transfer record for a defender at that time.
Berg played regularly for United and won two Premier League titles in 1998-99 and 1999-2000
Although his playing time decreased after the arrival of Jaap Stam, his accomplishments remained significant, making him the pioneering player to achieve such a milestone in Premier League history.
Mark Schwarzer (Chelsea & Leicester City)
Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, known for his reliability and shot-stopping abilities, achieved Premier League glory with two different clubs.
He was already in his 40s when he won his first Premier League title with Chelsea in the 2014-15 season at the age of 42, providing valuable experience and cover for the first-choice goalkeeper.
But he didn’t stop there. Schwarzer went on to win another Premier League title in the following season after joining Leicester City.
This made him the first player in the Premier League era to win titles in back-to-back seasons with two different clubs.
FAQs
Which player has the most Premier League titles?
As of 2023, Ryan Giggs had won the most Premier League titles out of all the players.
He had a total of 13 titles, which was two more than the player with the second-most titles, Paul Scholes, who had 11.
Which club has 13 Premier League titles?
Manchester United
Manchester United has won the most titles in the Premier League since it was given that new name in 1992. They have a record of 13 titles, which is more than any other team.
Has any club won 4 Premier League titles in a row?
No team has achieved the feat of being crowned champion for four consecutive seasons.
Huddersfield Town, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Manchester City are the only teams to win the league title for three seasons in a row.
