Personal information | |||
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Full name | Adam Ayiro Wilson[1] | ||
Date of birth | 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 | 10 | (1) |
International career | |||
2018 | England U18 | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:23, 23 March 2024 (UTC) |
Adam Ayiro Wilson (born 10 April 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays for Bradford City, as a winger.[2]
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]
Wilson played for England at under-18 level, making his debut in March 2018,[4] and making four appearances in total.[5]
Primarily a winger, Wilson has also featured at left-back.[12]