Kayla Adamek

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Kayla Adamek
Personal information
Full name Kayla Joan Zophia Adamek
Date of birth (1995-02-01) 1 February 1995 (age 30)
Place of birth Ottawa, Canada
Height 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Ottawa Rapid
College career
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013–2017 UCF Knights
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2013 Ottawa Fury
2019 Spartak Subotica
2020 Granadilla B 3 (1)
2020–2021 Granadilla 30 (2)
2022–2024 Vittsjö GIK 52 (6)
2024–2025 Reims 9 (0)
2025– Ottawa Rapid 9 (0)
International career‡
2022– Poland 23 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 June 2025
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 July 2025

Kayla Joan Zophia Adamek (born 1 February 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a Defender for Northern Super League club Ottawa Rapid. [1] Born in Canada, she plays for the Poland national team.

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Early life

Adamek grew up in Nepean, Ontario, Canada. [2]

College career

In 2013, Adamek joined UCF Knights in the United States, where she captained the team and was regarded as one of their most important players. [3] She was named the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Midfielder of the Year in 2017 and has been regarded as one of the best female athletes to play for UCF Knights. [4]

Club career

Adamek started her career with Canadian side Ottawa Fury. [5] After that, she signed for Serbian side ŽFK Spartak Subotica, where she played in the UEFA Women's Champions League. [6] In 2019, she signed for Spanish side Granadilla, where she was regarded as one of the reserve team's most important players before being promoted to the first team. [7] She was described as "showing quality... being an offensive alternative" for the first team. [8] In 2022, she signed for Swedish side Vittsjö GIK. [9]

On 16 May 2025, Adamek signed with Ottawa Rapid FC. [10] She started in the club's inaugural match, a 2-1 victory over AFC Toronto.[ citation needed ]

International career

Adamek plays for the Poland national team. [11]

Style of play

Adamek mainly operates as a midfielder, winger, or striker and is known for her ability to create goalscoring opportunities. [12] Her versatility has also seen her play as a defender with Ottawa Rapid. [13]

Personal life

Adamek has Polish grandparents. [14] She is part of the LGBT community. [15] On 8 October 2020, Adamek was announced as an Athlete Ally ambassador. [16]

Career statistics

International

As of match played 4 July 2025 [17]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Poland
202230
202380
202481
202541
Total232
Scores and results list Poland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Adamek goal.
List of international goals scored by Kayla Adamek
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
123 February 2024 Marbella Football Center, Marbella, Spain Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg  Switzerland 1–21–4 Friendly
227 June 2025 Stadion Stali Mielec, Mielec, Poland Flag of Ukraine.svg  Ukraine 3–04–0 Friendly

References

  1. ↑ "Adamek spräckte nollan dubbelt upp: 'Skulle gjort något mål till'". Kristianstads Bladet (in Swedish). 29 May 2022.
  2. ↑ "Taking a kick at Europe: Ottawa crew tackles pro soccer in Europe". Ottawa Sun. 15 October 2020.
  3. ↑ "Kayla Adamek Leads UCF in Her Final NCAA Tournament". New Day Review. 10 November 2017.
  4. ↑ "Top 100 Greatest UCF Female Athletes". 16 July 2023.
  5. ↑ "Ottawa Fury women dominating their conference". Ottawa Citizen. 26 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "Kayla Adamek: 'Tardó en llegar mi gol para la UDG Tenerife, ahora espero hacer más'". eldorsal.com. atlanticohoy.com. 12 March 2021.
  7. ↑ "Kayla Adamek, formará parte del primerequipo blanquiazul". cope.es. 3 February 2020.
  8. ↑ Adamek, Kayla (11 June 2021). "ENTREVISTA. KAYLA ADAMEK: 'El equipo está lleno de talento'" (Interview). Interviewed by Stadium Tenerife.
  9. ↑ ""En lagspelare med en otrolig passion"". SkåneSport (in Swedish). 28 February 2022.
  10. ↑ "ADAMEK, Kayla". Ottawa Rapid FC. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  11. ↑ "[WIDEO] Zobacz pierwszego gola Kayli Adamek w tym sezonie". kobiecyfutbol.pl. 10 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "'USWNT star Ali Krieger inspired me' - Kayla Adamek". Goal. 12 December 2019. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  13. ↑ "Ottawa - Vancouver (2025/05/15)". Ottawa Rapid FC. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  14. ↑ "El. MŚ piłkarek: kadra Polek na mecze z Albanią i Kosowem: 'Nie wszystko zależy już od nas'". Polskie Radio 24. 17 August 2022.
  15. ↑ "Kayla Adamek: Learning about Life with a Ball at My Feet". Athlete Ally. 8 October 2020.
  16. ↑ Ally, Athlete (8 October 2020). "Pro Soccer Player Kayla Adamek: Learning about Life with a Ball at My Feet". Athlete Ally. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  17. ↑ "Kayla Adamek". polishfootballalmanac.net. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
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