39 moves across five countries - football's ultimate journeyman
Zeph Thomas, a 36-year-old winger, has played for 39 different clubs across five countries during his 18-year career. He has now transitioned into a player-manager role at the ninth-tier club Dearne & District, leading them into their first FA Cup appearance.
Why it matters
This story highlights the reality of lower-league football and the career paths of journeyman athletes outside the elite spotlight.
Image source, Zeph Thomas Image caption, Zeph Thomas has played for 29 different clubs since being released by Rotherham United in 2008
"If I I didn't get the money I thought I deserved, I'd be off," says Zeph Thomas, as he attempts to explain a career path that has spanned an extraordinary 39 moves in 18 years.
The Bradford-born winger, 36, is one of football's ultimate journeymen.
Rossington Main (five spells), Mickleover Sports (four spells), Frickley Athletic (three spells), Garden City Broncbusters (United States), Montegnee (Belgium), Thunder Bay Chill (Canada).
Thomas' list of former clubs goes on and on.
Cowdenbeath, Boston United, Harrogate Town, Scarborough Athletic, Stafford Rangers, Leek Town.
Ilkeston Town, Matlock Town, Goole, Glossop North End, Stocksbridge Park Steels, Brighouse Town (two spells), Emley, Harrogate Railway Athletic, Sheffield, Shaw Lane, Belper Town, Parkgate, Campion, Eccleshill United, Selby Town and Ossett United.
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