Andros Townsend was born on July 16, 1991 in Leytonstone, London. He is an English professional footballer who plays on the right wing. His father is Jamaican, and his mother is a Greek Cypriot. Townsend started his career in the Tottenham Hotspur youth system and made his senior debut for the club in a third-round FA Cup match in January 2011. He had loan spells at several clubs before settling down at Tottenham between 2013 and 2015.
Townsend later played for Newcastle United for the 2015-16 season before joining Crystal Palace in 2016. After five years at Palace, he joined Everton in 2021 before moving to Luton Town in 2023. Townsend has made substantial contributions, gaining his first England cap in October 2013 and appearing 13 times for the national team, scoring three goals.
Personal Information
| Player Name | Andros Townsend |
| Full Name | Andros Darryl Townsend Sr |
| Nickname(s) | None |
| Date of Birth | July 16, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Leytonstone, London, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Languages Spoken | English |
| Net Worth | Estimated to be around $5 million |
| Salary per month | Not publicly available |
Physical Attributes
| Height | 5 feet 11 inches (1.81 meters) |
| Weight | 154 pounds (70 kilograms) |
| Body Build | Athletic and well-built |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Tattoos/Scars | None |
Playing Information
| Position | Right Winger |
| Preferred Formation | 4-3-3 |
| Preferred Playing Style | Direct, good passer and crosses well |
| Playing Foot | Right |
| Preferred Jersey Number | 30 (Current) |
| Playing Attributes | Pace, skill moves and vision |
| Tactical Role | Winger, attacking midfielder |
Career Details
| Current Team | Luton Town |
| Squad Number | 30 |
| Contract Expiry Date | May 31, 2024 (Estimated) |
| Previous Clubs | Everton (2021-2023), Crystal Palace (2016-2021), Newcastle United (loan, 2016), Tottenham Hotspur (2009-2016) (loan spells at Yeovil Town, Leyton Orient, Milton Keynes Dons, Watford and Millwall) |
| College/Youth Academy | Tottenham Hotspur Academy |
| Youth Career Achievements | None |
| Professional Debut | August 8, 2020, for Brentford against AFC Wimbledon (loan spell) |
| International Debut | September 8, 2013, for England against Montenegro |
| National Team Caps | 18 |
| National Team Goals | 4 |
| Major International Tournaments Played | None |
| Current Market Value | Estimated to be around £3 million |
| Transfer Fee Record | Not applicable for Townsend |
| Transfer History | 2023: Everton to Luton Town 2021: Crystal Palace to Everton 2016: Tottenham Hotspur to Crystal Palace (loan turned permanent) (Loan Spells throughout Tottenham’s career) |
Management and Endorsements
| Agent/Representation | Base Football |
| Endorsement Deals | None (publicly known) |
| Boots Sponsorship | Nike |
Rituals and Superstitions
| Preferred Pre-match Rituals | Listening to music, visualizing success |
| Preferred Post-match Rituals | Cooling down, reviewing performance |
| Pre-game Superstitions (if any) | None (publicly known) |
Training and Fitness
| Favorite Training Drills | Passing drills, shooting drills and fitness drills (details not publicly available) |
| Fitness Routine | Strength training, cardio and yoga (details not publicly available) |
| Diet and Nutrition | balanced and healthy diet, emphasizing protein and hydration (details not publicly available) |
| Mental Preparation Techniques | Meditation, visualization and positive self-talk (details not publicly available) |
Achievements and Awards
| Career Highlights | Establishing himself as a Premier League player Scoring goals for the England national team |
| Notable Achievements | None |
| Individual Awards | None |
| Team Honors | None |
Overall Career Statistical Analysis
Andros Townsend is an English professional footballer who is currently plying his trade with Luton in the Premier League during the 2023-24 season. He has scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists maintaining a rating of 6.6 in his 21 appearances so far.
The previous campaign saw Townsend spend time with Everton in the Premier League making 21 appearances, scoring 3 goals and registering 2 assists with a 6.9 rating. He also featured in domestic cup competitions for Everton playing 4 FA Cup games (2 goals) and 2 EFL Cup matches (2 goals).
Townsend’s most extended stint was with Crystal Palace from 2016 to 2021, where he amassed over 150 Premier League appearances across five seasons. His most prolific year came in 2018-19 when he scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists in 38 league games.
Townsend spent time with clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, Queens Park Rangers, Newcastle United and had loan spells at various Championship sides like Birmingham City, Leeds United, Millwall, Watford and Ipswich Town.
Townsend has earned 16 caps for the England senior national team, scoring 3 goals on the international stage. He represented England at the 2014 World Cup qualifiers and the 2016 European Championship qualifiers. Additionally, he made appearances for the England U21 and U19 youth teams.
In terms of domestic cup competitions throughout his career, Townsend has played 41 matches scoring 10 goals and providing 3 assists. He has also featured in various international club competitions like the Europa League (32 appearances, 5 goals, 1 assist) and the Premier League Asia Trophy (4 appearances).
Overall, the 32-year-old winger has accumulated 339 appearances in league competitions, scoring 34 goals and registering 31 assists across his stints with various clubs in the Premier League and Championship.