Adam_Wilson_(footballer)

Adam Wilson (footballer)

Adam Wilson (footballer)

English footballer (born 2000)

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

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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 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

Wilson played for England at under-18 level, making his debut in March 2018,[4] and making four appearances in total.[5] He has a Kenyan parent,[12] and in May 2024 was called up by the Kenya national team.[13][14]

Playing style

Primarily a winger, Wilson has also featured at left-back.[15]

References

  1. [1]
    "England - A. Wilson - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com.
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    Adam Wilson at Soccerbase
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    Ryder, Lee (6 July 2020). "Exciting winger Adam Wilson signs new contract with Newcastle United". ChronicleLive.
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    "Adam Wilson becomes the second player to join The New Saints on deadline day". 1 September 2022.
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    "New Saints strengthen with Newcastle Utd winger and Swansea midfield starlet". Border Counties Advertizer. 2 September 2022.
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    "Bradford City sign winger Wilson from Welsh champions". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 28 August 2023.
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    "Winger Wilson grateful for Wales boost giving him new life at City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 16 November 2023.
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    "Bantams sign ex-Newcastle winger Wilson" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
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    "Why Adam Wilson did not feature for Bantams at Mansfield". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 5 September 2023.
  10. [10]
    "Winger presses claims for Bantams recall against MK Dons". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 23 October 2023.
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    "Bantams boss: How Adam Wilson can get back in the team". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 3 February 2024.
  12. [12]
    Sports, Pulse (23 October 2023). "Could little known former Newcastle United prodigy be Harambee Stars' solution to problematic wing position?". Pulse Sports Kenya.
  13. [13]
    Sports, Pulse (20 May 2024). "Adam Wilson: Who is the English-born former Newcastle United winger called up by Harambee Stars?". Pulse Sports Kenya.
  14. [14]
    "Bantams winger gets international call-up for World Cup". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 May 2024.
  15. [15]
    "City boss 'will never pigeon-hole players' as full-back fight on cards". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 16 November 2023.
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