Adam Wilson (footballer)

Adam Ayiro Wilson (born 10 April 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays for Bradford City, as a winger.[2]

Adam Wilson
Personal information
Full name Adam Ayiro Wilson[1]
Date of birth (2000-04-10) 10 April 2000
Place of birth Ashington, England
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Bradford City
Number 33
Youth career
Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 The New Saints 19 (7)
2023– Bradford City 6 (1)
International career
2018 England U18 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:43, 25 October 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Born in Ashington,[1] Wilson began his career at Newcastle United, signing a new contract with the club in July 2020.[3] He moved to Welsh club The New Saints in September 2022.[4][5] He seven goals in 23 appearances in all competitions for the club, winning the league title and Welsh Cup double, and being named the Supporters' Player of the Year.[6]

He signed for Bradford City on 28 August 2023, on a three-year contract.[6][7] After making his debut in the EFL Cup, he was rested for league play as he was being "built up".[8] He scored his first goal for the club on 21 October 2023, a late equaliser at home to Wrexham in the league.[9]

International career

Wilson played for England at under-18 level, making his debut in March 2018,[4] and making four appearances in total.[5]

References
  1. "England - A. Wilson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
  2. Adam Wilson at Soccerbase
  3. Ryder, Lee (6 July 2020). "Exciting winger Adam Wilson signs new contract with Newcastle United". ChronicleLive.
  4. "Adam Wilson becomes the second player to join The New Saints on deadline day". 1 September 2022.
  5. "New Saints strengthen with Newcastle Utd winger and Swansea midfield starlet". Border Counties Advertizer. 2 September 2022.
  6. "Bradford City sign winger Wilson from Welsh champions". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 28 August 2023.
  7. "Bantams sign ex-Newcastle winger Wilson" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  8. "Why Adam Wilson did not feature for Bantams at Mansfield". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 5 September 2023.
  9. "Winger presses claims for Bantams recall against MK Dons". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 23 October 2023.
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