Joe Adams (footballer, born 2004) explained
| Joe Adams |
| Birth Date: | 3 June 2004 |
| Birth Place: | Guernsey |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Currentclub: | Wigan Athletic |
| Youthclubs1: | Ormer |
| Youthclubs2: | Eastleigh |
| Years1: | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs1: | Eastleigh |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2021–2022 |
| Clubs2: | → Sholing (dual registration) |
| Caps2: | 12 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
| Years3: | 2022– |
| Clubs3: | Wigan Athletic |
| Caps3: | 0 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Years4: | 2022 |
| Clubs4: | → AFC Totton (loan) |
| Caps4: | 2 |
| Goals4: | 1 |
| Years5: | 2024 |
| Clubs5: | → Morecambe (loan) |
| Caps5: | 21 |
| Goals5: | 2 |
| Years6: | 2024 |
| Clubs6: | → Bradford City (loan) |
| Caps6: | 1 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 12:17, 22 September 2024 (UTC) |
Joe Adams (born 3 June 2004) is a Guernsey professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Wigan Athletic.
Career
Born on Guernsey, Adams began playing for local club Ormer.[1] He later moved to Southampton and joined Eastleigh at under-16 level.[2] [3] He spent time on dual registration at Sholing, playing for them in the Southern Football League.[3] [4] He turned professional with Wigan Athletic in 2022.[3] He spent time on loan at A.F.C. Totton,[1] [4] before moving on loan to Morecambe in January 2024.[5] [6]
On 23 August 2024, Adams joined League Two side Bradford City on a season-long loan deal,[7] [8] with Bradford City manager Graham Alexander saying he expected Adams to fight for a first-team place.[9] Adams suffered a knee injury in his first league appearance for Bradford City, lasting 18 minutes of play.[10] [11] The injury was later revealed to be an ACL tear, with Adams expected to be out for the rest of the season.[12] [13] [14] He returned to Wigan for his rehabilitation,[12] and underwent surgery in November 2024.[15]
Playing style
Adams is known for his running ability and energy, being a box-to-box midfielder.[16]
Notes and References
- Web site: Joe Adams Joins The Stags. www.afctotton.com.
- Web site: Have boots, will travel: Joe Adams on his football journey to Valley Parade. 3 September 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- Web site: NEWS | SCHOLAR JOE ADAMS SEALS FOOTBALL LEAGUE MOVE TO WIGAN | Eastleigh FC. www.eastleighfc.com.
- Web site: Joe Adams | Player Profile · Aylesbury United Archive. www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com.
- News: Morecambe sign Wigan midfielder Adams on loan. BBC Sport . 11 January 2024 .
- Web site: Adams aiming for game time after making Morecambe loan move. Gareth Le. Prevost. 12 January 2024. guernseypress.com.
- Web site: Bradford sign Wigan midfielder Adams on loan. BBC. 23 August 2024. 23 August 2024.
- Web site: Wigan's Adams joins Bantams family on season-long loan. 23 August 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- Web site: Boss Alexander's message to new City recruit Adams. 28 August 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- Web site: Bradford City injury update on Jamie Walker, Lewis Richards and Joe Adams. 23 September 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- Web site: Team news: Bantams waiting on Adams injury verdict. 25 September 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- Web site: Huge blow for Bantams loan midfielder Adams as serious injury confirmed. 27 September 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- Web site: Wigan Athletic rocked as starlet ruled out for season with knee ligament damage. 27 September 2024. Wigan Today.
- Web site: Stricken starlet backed for Wigan Athletic future after suffering season KO. 30 September 2024. Wigan Today.
- Web site: An Adams that the Bantams were very pleased to see at Morecambe. 1 December 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
- Web site: 'He'll run all day': What City can expect from new signing Joe Adams. 23 August 2024. Bradford Telegraph and Argus.
