Kayla Adamek

Kayla Joan Zophia Adamek (born 1 February 1995) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder or striker for Swedish Damallsvenskan club Vittsjö GIK.[1] Born in Canada, she plays for the Poland women's national team.

Kayla Adamek
Personal information
Full name Kayla Joan Zophia Adamek
Date of birth (1995-02-01) 1 February 1995
Place of birth Ottawa, Canada
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Midfielder, striker
Team information
Current team
 Vittsjö GIK
Number 17
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2017 UCF Knights
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013 Ottawa Fury
2019 ŽFK Spartak Subotica
2020 Granadilla B 3 (1)
2020–2021 Granadilla 30 (2)
2022– Vittsjö GIK 29 (2)
International career
2022– Poland 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Adamek grew up in Nepean, Ontario, Canada.[2]

College career

In 2013, Adamek joined UCF Knights in the United States, where she captained the team and was regarded as one of their most important players.[3] She was named the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Midfielder of the Year in 2017 and has been regarded as one of the best female athletes to play for UCF Knights.[4]

Club career

Adamek started her career with Canadian side Ottawa Fury.[5] After that, she signed for Serbian side ŽFK Spartak Subotica, where she played in the UEFA Women's Champions League.[6] In 2019, she signed for Spanish side Granadilla, where she was regarded as one of the reserve team's most important players before being promoted to the first team.[7] She was described as "showing quality... being an offensive alternative" for the first team.[8] In 2022, she signed for Swedish side Vittsjö GIK.[9]

International career

Adamek played for the Poland women's national football team.[10]

Style of play

Adamek mainly operates as a midfielder, winger, or striker and is known for her ability to create goalscoring opportunities.[11]

Personal life

Adamek has Polish grandparents.[12] She is part of the LGBT community.[13]

References
  1. "Adamek spräckte nollan dubbelt upp: "Skulle gjort något mål till"". kristianstadsbladet.se.
  2. "Kayla Adamek - Ottawa Sun article".
  3. "Kayla Adamek Leads UCF in Her Final NCAA Tournament". newdayreview.com.
  4. "Top 100 Greatest UCF Female Athletes".
  5. "Ottawa Fury women dominating their conference". ottawacitizen.com.
  6. "Kayla Adamek: "Tardó en llegar mi gol para la UDG Tenerife, ahora espero hacer más"". atlanticohoy.com.
  7. "Kayla Adamek, formará parte del primerequipo blanquiazul". cope.es.
  8. "KAYLA ADAMEK: "El equipo está lleno de talento"". stadiumtenerife.es.
  9. ""En lagspelare med en otrolig passion"". skanesport.se.
  10. "ZOBACZ PIERWSZEGO GOLA KAYLI ADAMEK W TYM SEZONIE". kobiecyfutbol.pl.
  11. "'USWNT star Ali Krieger inspired me' - Kayla Adamek". goal.com (Archived).
  12. ""Nie wszystko zależy już od nas"". polskieradio24.pl.
  13. "Kayla Adamek: Learning about Life with a Ball at My Feet". athleteally.org.
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