Adam Wilson (footballer)

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Adam Wilson
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Wilson with Bradford City in 2023
Personal information
Full name Adam Ayiro Wilson [1]
Date of birth (2000-04-10) 10 April 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth Ashington, England
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) [1]
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 The New Saints
Youth career
Newcastle United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–2023 The New Saints 19 (7)
2023–2025 Bradford City 10 (1)
2024–2025 → The New Saints (loan) 26 (9)
2025– The New Saints 3 (0)
International career‡
2018 England U18 4 (0)
2025– Kenya 2 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11:23, 28 September 2025 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 19:56, 27 August 2025 (UTC)

Adam Ayiro Wilson (born 10 April 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Welsh club The New Saints. Born in England, he plays for the Kenya national team.

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Club career

Born in Ashington, [1] Wilson began his career at Newcastle United, turning professional in July 2018, [2] and 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 22 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]

On 20 August 2024, Wilson returned to his former club The New Saints on a season-long loan deal. [12] [13] With TNS he made European history, becoming the first Welsh club to qualify for the group stages of the UEFA Conference League, [14] with Wilson appearing for TNS in the competition. [15] In March 2025 he scored a hat-trick in a 6–0 win against Cardiff Met. [16]

After returning to Bradford City, ahead of the 2025–26 season Wilson was told by Alexander that he could leave the club. [17] He left the club by mutual consent on 1 September 2025. [18] [19] Later that month, he returned to The New Saints on a permanent contract. [20]

International career

Wilson was born in England to an English father and Kenyan mother, and holds dual British-Kenyan citizenship. [21] [22] He played for England at under-18 level, making his debut in March 2018. [4] and making four appearances in total. [5] In May 2024 was called up by the Kenya national team. [23] [24] He debuted with Kenya in a 0–0 friendly tie with Chad on 7 June 2025. [25]

Playing style

Primarily a winger, Wilson has also featured at left-back. [26]

Career statistics

As of 28 September 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
The New Saints 2022–23 [1] Cymru Premier 19720—1 [a] 0227
Bradford City 2023–24 [27] League Two 10110203 [b] 0161
2024–25 [28] League Two0000000000
Total101102030161
The New Saints (loan) 2024–25 [1] Cymru Premier26930208 [c] 0399
The New Saints 2025–26 [1] Cymru Premier3000000030
Career total581760401208017
  1. ↑ Appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup.
  2. ↑ Appearances in the EFL Trophy.
  3. ↑ Appearances in the UEFA Conference League.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Adam Wilson at Soccerway . Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  2. ↑ "Six sign first professional deals with United - Newcastle United". www.newcastleunited.com.
  3. ↑ Ryder, Lee (6 July 2020). "Exciting winger Adam Wilson signs new contract with Newcastle United". ChronicleLive.
  4. 1 2 "Adam Wilson becomes the second player to join The New Saints on deadline day". 1 September 2022.
  5. 1 2 "New Saints strengthen with Newcastle Utd winger and Swansea midfield starlet". Border Counties Advertizer. 2 September 2022.
  6. 1 2 "Bradford City sign winger Wilson from Welsh champions". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 28 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "Winger Wilson grateful for Wales boost giving him new life at City". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 16 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Bantams sign ex-Newcastle winger Wilson". BBC Sport. 28 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "Why Adam Wilson did not feature for Bantams at Mansfield". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 5 September 2023.
  10. ↑ "Winger presses claims for Bantams recall against MK Dons". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 23 October 2023.
  11. ↑ "Bantams boss: How Adam Wilson can get back in the team". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 3 February 2024.
  12. ↑ "WILSON JOINS TNS ON LOAN". www.bradfordcityafc.com. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
  13. ↑ "'He'll start to enjoy his football again': Bantams winger makes return loan move". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 20 August 2024.
  14. ↑ "City winger plays part in making European history". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 30 August 2024.
  15. ↑ "Historic night for on-loan City winger in Italy". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 4 October 2024.
  16. ↑ "Wilson hits a hat-trick as six of the best make it 15 wins in a row for The New Saints". www.shropshirestar.com. 23 March 2025.
  17. ↑ "'Choice is down to them': Make-your-mind-up time for Bantams fringe duo". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 28 June 2025.
  18. ↑ "Out-of-favour winger Wilson departs Bantams". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 1 September 2025.
  19. ↑ "Wilson Departs". Bradford City AFC. 1 September 2025. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  20. ↑ "Adam Wilson returns to Park Hall on a permanent basis". 19 September 2025.
  21. ↑ "TNS could be without on-loan Bradford City star for 3 games". 5 October 2024.
  22. ↑ Sports, Pulse (23 October 2023). "Could little known former Newcastle United prodigy be Harambee Stars' solution to problematic wing position?". Pulse Sports Kenya.
  23. ↑ Sports, Pulse (20 May 2024). "Adam Wilson: Who is the English-born former Newcastle United winger called up by Harambee Stars?". Pulse Sports Kenya.
  24. ↑ "Bantams winger gets international call-up for World Cup". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 May 2024.
  25. ↑ "McCarthy eyes first win as Kenya face Chad in friendly rematch". Daily Nation. 9 June 2025.
  26. ↑ "City boss 'will never pigeon-hole players' as full-back fight on cards". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 16 November 2023.
  27. ↑ "Games played by Adam Wilson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  28. ↑ "Games played by Adam Wilson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
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