Adam Basse

Adam Basse
Personal information
Date of birth (2007-11-04) 4 November 2007 (age 17)
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 3 (0)
2024– Śląsk Wrocław II 2 (0)
International career‡
2024– Poland U18 2 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 December 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18 November 2024

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 represents Poland at youth level.

Club career

Early career

A 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

On 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

In late October 2024, he was called up to the Poland under-18s for a set of friendlies.[3] He scored on his debut in a 3–1 win over England on 15 November.[4]

Personal life

Basse 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.[5] He has a sister, and speaks Polish fluently.[6] He holds triple citizenship - American, Polish and Senegalese.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Rising Stars Illuminate the Weekend with First Team Action". beehiiv.com.
  2. ^ "Adam Basse nowym piłkarzem Śląska Wrocław" (in Polish). Śląsk Wrocław. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "U-18: Polska 3-1 Anglia". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Śląsk Wrocław ściąga adepta akademii City Group, kim jest Adam Basse?". flashscore.pl.
  6. ^ "17-latek zamienił Nowy Jork na Wrocław. "Jest zachwycony"". onet.pl.
  7. ^ "Adam Basse zapisał się w historii debiutantów Śląska Wrocław". slasknet.com (in Polish). 30 October 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.