Adam Long (footballer) explained

Adam Long
Fullname:Adam David Long[1]
Birth Date:14 November 2000
Birth Place:Douglas, Isle of Man
Position:Defender
Currentclub:AFC Fylde
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs1:St Georges
Youthyears2:2017–2022
Youthclubs2:Wigan Athletic
Years1:2017–2022
Clubs1:Wigan Athletic
Caps1:14
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:Notts County (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:1
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Doncaster Rovers
Caps3:15
Goals3:0
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:AFC Fylde
Caps4:6
Goals4:1
Club-Update:18:50, 7 April 2023 (UTC)

Adam David Long (born 11 November 2000) is a Manx footballer who plays for as a defender for club AFC Fylde.

Club career

Born on the Isle of Man, Long began his career with local side St Georges before joining Wigan Athletic in 2017.[2] He made his first-team debut during their EFL Trophy tie against Middlesbrough U23s in October 2017.[3]

On 20 February 2020, Long signed for Notts County on an initial one-month loan deal.[4]

On 17 July 2022, Long signed for newly relegated League Two club Doncaster Rovers for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year deal.[5]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wigan Athletic2017–18League One0000002[6] 020
2018–19Championship0000000000
2019–20Championship0000000000
2020–21League One130101020170
2021–22League One1000003141
Total140101071231
Notts County (loan)2019–20National League4100001[7] 051
Doncaster Rovers2022–23[8] League Two15010103[9] 1201
Career total3312020112483

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Notification of shirt numbers: Wigan Athletic . English Football League . 75 . 27 September 2020.
  2. News: Adam Long . Wigan Athletic Official Site . 21 November 2017.
  3. News: Wigan Athletic vs. Middlesbrough U21 . Soccerway . 24 October 2017 . 21 November 2017.
  4. Web site: Long loaned from Latics . www.nottscountyfc.co.uk . 3 June 2021 . en-gb.
  5. Web site: Rovers sign defender Adam Long from Wigan Athletic. www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 17 July 2022. 17 July 2022.
  6. Appearances in the EFL Trophy
  7. Appearances in the FA Trophy
  8. Web site: Adam Long Football Stats Doncaster Rovers Season 2022/2023 Soccer Base . 2023-03-15 . www.soccerbase.com.
  9. Appearances in the EFL Trophy