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 8 (1)
International career
2018 England U18 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:23, 19 November 2023 (UTC)

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

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]

After being encouraged by TNS to seek to join 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]

International career

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

Playing style

Primarily a winger, Wilson has also featured at left-back.[11]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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. 1 2 "Adam Wilson becomes the second player to join The New Saints on deadline day". 1 September 2022.
  5. 1 2 "New Saints strengthen with Newcastle Utd winger and Swansea midfield starlet". Border Counties Advertizer. 2 September 2022.
  6. 1 2 "Bradford City sign winger Wilson from Welsh champions". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 28 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "Winger Wilson grateful for Wales boost giving him new life at City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 16 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Bantams sign ex-Newcastle winger Wilson" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  9. ↑ "Why Adam Wilson did not feature for Bantams at Mansfield". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 5 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Winger presses claims for Bantams recall against MK Dons". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 23 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "City boss 'will never pigeon-hole players' as full-back fight on cards". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 16 November 2023.
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