39 players who have represented both Rangers and Aberdeen - including 'The Boss', 'Elephant Man' & 'The Portsoy Pele'

Rangers and Aberdeen have built up a unique rivalry over recent decades - and there have been plenty of players to have turned out for both clubs

The rivalry between Rangers and Aberdeen is considered a unique one that stretches back over 30 years - with both sides producing some feisty historical encounters.

Throughout the past couple of decades there has been a growing of players who have either represented or been on the books at one point for both clubs.

Here, GlasgowWorld compiles a list of 39 players who have turned out for both sides in either a youth, first-team or management capacity:

5. Alex McLeish

Rangers: 2001–2006 (manager) Aberdeen: 1976–1994 | Getty Images

6. Neale Cooper

Rangers: 1988–1990 Aberdeen: 1979–1986, 1990 | Getty Images

7. Archie Knox

Rangers: 1991–1998 Aberdeen: 1980–1983, 2010–2013 (assistant manager) | 2019 SNS Group/SFA

8. Jim Bett

Rangers: 1980–1983 Aberdeen: 1985–1994 | Getty Images

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