Have you ever found yourself looking back through pictures or highlights from football matches of the past and been shocked when you saw a certain player lining up at a club? Often in football, the greats become journeymen as their illustrious careers come to a close, taking the opportunity to play in different leagues and against different teams. Their spells at these clubs are easily forgotten by many, and often only remembered by the fans of that specific club. We’ve taken a look at some of the players past and present that played for sides that you have more than likely forgotten about.
Players who had spells at clubs that you likely forgot about

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