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39 moves across five countries - football's ultimate journeyman

39 moves across five countries - football's ultimate journeyman

Summary

Zeph Thomas is a football player from Bradford who has played for 29 different clubs in five countries over 18 years. Now at age 36, he is the player-manager of Dearne & District, a lower-league English club preparing for their first FA Cup match.

Key Facts

  • Zeph Thomas has made 39 moves between clubs since 2008.
  • He has played in England, the United States, Canada, Belgium, and Scotland.
  • His longest stay was with Brighouse Town from 2020 to 2023.
  • Thomas started at Rotherham United but was released before playing for the main team.
  • He has represented the St Kitts & Nevis national team, qualifying through his grandfather.
  • Currently, he manages and plays for Dearne & District in the ninth tier of English football.
  • Dearne & District will play their first-ever FA Cup match this season.
  • Thomas almost stopped playing in 2013 after an injury but continued his career abroad.
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