Adam Basse (born 4 November 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ekstraklasa club Śląsk Wrocław. Born in the United States, he has been called up to represent Poland internationally at youth level.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 November 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | New York City, United States | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Śląsk Wrocław | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Cedar Stars Rush | ||
| 2022–2024 | New York City FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024 | New York City FC II | 4 | (0) |
| 2024– | Śląsk Wrocław | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | Śląsk Wrocław II | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 November 2024 | |||
Club career
editEarly career
editA right-footed forward, he has been described as "boasting an impressive physical profile".[1]
As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of American side Cedar Stars Rush. In 2022, he joined the youth academy of American side New York City FC.
Śląsk Wrocław
editOn 31 August 2024, Basse signed a two-year deal with Polish side Śląsk Wrocław with an option for a further year.[2] On 26 October 2024, he debuted for the club during a 0–0 draw with Raków Częstochowa.[3]
International career
editIn late October 2024, he was called up to the Poland under-18s for a set of friendlies to be played in November.[3]
Personal life
editBasse was born on 4 November 2007 in New York City, United States, to a Senegalese father, a basketball player, and a Polish mother, a special education teacher.[4] He has a sister, and speaks Polish fluently.[5] He holds triple citizenship - American, Polish and Senegalese.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Rising Stars Illuminate the Weekend with First Team Action". beehiiv.com.
- ^ "Adam Basse nowym piłkarzem Śląska Wrocław" (in Polish). Śląsk Wrocław. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ a b Koliński, Jarosław (29 October 2024). "17-latek zamienił Nowy Jork na Wrocław. "Jest zachwycony"". przegladsportowy.onet.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Śląsk Wrocław ściąga adepta akademii City Group, kim jest Adam Basse?". flashscore.pl.
- ^ "17-latek zamienił Nowy Jork na Wrocław. "Jest zachwycony"". onet.pl.
- ^ "Adam Basse zapisał się w historii debiutantów Śląska Wrocław". slasknet.com (in Polish). 30 October 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.