Adam Wilson (footballer)
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Adam Ayiro Wilson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 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 | 10 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2018 | England U18 | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:23, 23 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Adam Ayiro Wilson (born 10 April 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays for Bradford City, as a winger.[2]
Club career[edit]
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 scored 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]
After being encouraged by TNS to seek a Football League club,[7] Wilson signed for Bradford City on 28 August 2023 on a three-year contract.[6][8] After making his debut in the EFL Cup, he was rested for league play as he was being "built up".[9] He scored his first goal for the club on 21 October 2023, a late equaliser at home to Wrexham in the league.[10]
After losing his first-team place, Wilson was encouraged by Bradford City manager Graham Alexander.[11]
International career[edit]
Wilson played for England at under-18 level, making his debut in March 2018,[4] and making four appearances in total.[5]
Playing style[edit]
Primarily a winger, Wilson has also featured at left-back.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "England - A. Wilson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
- ^ Adam Wilson at Soccerbase
- ^ Ryder, Lee (6 July 2020). "Exciting winger Adam Wilson signs new contract with Newcastle United". ChronicleLive.
- ^ a b "Adam Wilson becomes the second player to join The New Saints on deadline day". 1 September 2022.
- ^ a b "New Saints strengthen with Newcastle Utd winger and Swansea midfield starlet". Border Counties Advertizer. 2 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Bradford City sign winger Wilson from Welsh champions". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 28 August 2023.
- ^ "Winger Wilson grateful for Wales boost giving him new life at City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 16 November 2023.
- ^ "Bantams sign ex-Newcastle winger Wilson" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "Why Adam Wilson did not feature for Bantams at Mansfield". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Winger presses claims for Bantams recall against MK Dons". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Bantams boss: How Adam Wilson can get back in the team". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 3 February 2024.
- ^ "City boss 'will never pigeon-hole players' as full-back fight on cards". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 16 November 2023.