A former England international who dazzled for the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace has taken a bizarre career turn.
This summer, Townsend is on the move again, but this time to a club very few people have even heard off.
While most players in the twilight of their careers head to the MLS, or try and get one final payday in the Saudi Pro League, Townsend has signed for Thai Premier League outfit Kanchanaburi Power.
The club is only eight years old, based in Mueang - a province in the south of Thailand.
Townsend, who earned 13 caps for England during the prime of his career, will now also be rocking “Townsend Sr” on the back of his shirt.
This is in case his young, Townsend Jr, also makes a name for himself in the football world.
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