Ex-England star finds new club in Thailand in bizarre transfer twist

Townsend, a former England international with 13 caps, has completed a move to Thailand at the age of 34. The winger has joined the 16th club of a nomadic career, having previously played for the likes of Tottenham, Everton, and Crystal Palace. He left Antalyaspor in Turkey at the end of the 2024/25 season, and has now made the move to the Far East, joining Kanchanaburi Power after their promotion to the Thai top-flight. 

The club were only established eight years ago but have already made their way into the top-flight. Townsend had spent the summer working as a pundit on the Club World Cup but has now made the latest move of a long-running career. He is now 34.

The winger last played in the Premier League with Luton Town, in the 23/24 season. His last spell in the top-flight resulted in relegation; he played 27 games, scoring once and registering three assists. His last goal in England came against Newcastle in a 1-0 win. 

Townsend will hope to make a real impact in Thailand as he tries to put his career back on track.