Mohammed "Mo" Adams (born 23 September 1996) is an Eritrean-born British[3] professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Saudi Professional League club Al-Khaleej.
A youth product of Nottingham Forest and Derby County, in 2016, Adams moved to the United States and played two seasons of college soccer for the Syracuse Orange. In 2018, Adams was chosen as the 10th overall selection by the Chicago Fire in the MLS SuperDraft.
Career
Youth
Adams started his career in the youth ranks at Nottingham Forest before moving to Derby County. He scored 15 goals for Derby County Under-18s before his release in July 2015.[4]
Syracuse Orange
In 2016, Adams committed to Syracuse University. In his freshman year with Syracuse Orange, Adams scored once in 19 games. At the end of the season, he was named in the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Second Team and the Cuse Award winner for Male Rookie of the Year. He was a member of the ACC All-Academic Team and the Athletic Director's Honor Roll. In his sophomore year, Adams was named team captain and made 16 appearances.[4]
Chicago Fire
On 5 January 2018, Adams signed a Generation Adidas contract with Major League Soccer, making him eligible for the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.[5]
On 19 January 2018, Adams was selected with the 10th overall pick of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft by the Chicago Fire.[6] He made his professional debut on 21 April 2018, starting against New York Red Bulls in a 2–1 win.[7]
Atlanta United
On 17 July 2019, Adams was traded to Atlanta United in exchange for $100,000 of General Allocation Money. On 26 July, Adams scored his first professional goal against Los Angeles FC, scoring the first in a 4–3 defeat.[8]
Inter Miami
On 17 December 2021, it was announced that Adams would sign with Inter Miami ahead of their 2022 season.[9] On 10 June 2022, he agreed to mutually terminate his contract.[10]
Al Shabab FC
On 10 June 2022, Adams joined Saudi Professional League side Al Shabab on a four-year deal.[11]
Al-Khaleej FC
On 23 November 2023, Adams joined Saudi Professional League side Al-Khaleej FC.
Personal life
Adams was born in Eritrea and moved to England at age eight.[12] His football inspirations include Dom Dwyer and Bastian Schweinsteiger.[12]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 2 November 2020[13]
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Boston United | 2015–16 | National League North | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Reading United | 2017 | USL PDL | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| Chicago Fire | 2018 | Major League Soccer | 15 | 0 | — | — | — | 15 | 0 | |||
| 2019 | 10 | 0 | — | — | — | 10 | 0 | |||||
| Total | 25 | 0 | — | — | — | 25 | 0 | |||||
| Tulsa Roughnecks (loan) | 2018 | USL Championship | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Atlanta United | 2019 | Major League Soccer | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 | — | — | 3[b] | 0 | 16 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | ||
| Atlanta United 2 | 2019 | USL Championship | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 53 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 59 | 1 | ||
- ^ Appearances in MLS Cup Playoffs
- ^ Appearances in CONCACAF Champions League
References
- ^ https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Daily/Issues/2020/08/17/Technology/mls-atlanta-united-mo-adams-soccer.aspx
- ^ https://www.footballcritic.com/mo-adams/profile/185443
- ^ "Once a rival of Marcus Rashford and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mo Adams is chasing the American soccer dream". The Telegraph. 22 May 2017. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Mo Adams – 2016 Men's Soccer". Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Syracuse soccer star leaving school early for pro career". The Post-Standard. 6 January 2018. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ Josh Schafer (19 January 2018). "Former Syracuse midfielder Mo Adams selected in the first round of the MLS Superdraft". The Daily Orange. The Independent. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ Dan Santaromita (3 May 2018). "After waiting for chance, Chicago Fire rookie Mo Adams brings energy to midfield". Pro Soccer USA. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
- ^ "Los Angeles FC 4–3 Atlanta United". Soccerway.
- ^ "Inter Miami CF Acquires Versatile Midfielder/Defender Mo Adams | Inter Miami CF".
- ^ "Inter Miami CF, Mo Adams Agree to Mutually Terminate Contract". Inter Miami CF. 10 June 2022. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ @ShababSaudiFc (10 June 2022). "Al Shabab has signed with Mo Adams" (Tweet). Retrieved 13 June 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Cole, Sean (20 February 2019). "The story of Mo Adams' journey from Africa to MLS via Derby & Boston Utd". Planet Football. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ Mo Adams at Soccerway. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
External links
- Mo Adams at Soccerway
- Mo Adams at Major League Soccer
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