Adam Basse
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 November 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | New York City, United States | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Raków Częstochowa | ||
| 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) |
| 2024–2025 | Śląsk Wrocław | 3 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Śląsk Wrocław II | 2 | (0) |
| 2025– | Raków Częstochowa | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Poland U18 | 2 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 February 2025 ‡ 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 Raków Częstochowa. 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 moved to 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] In February 2025, after refusing to join third-tier club Hutnik Kraków on loan, Basse was sent to the reserve team.[4][5]
Rakow Częstochowa
On 24 February 2025, Basse signed a three-year deal with Polish top-flight side Raków Częstochowa for a reported fee of €250,000.[6]
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.[7]
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.[8] He has a younger sister, and speaks Polish fluently.[9] He holds triple citizenship - American, Polish and Senegalese.[10]
References
- ^ "Rising Stars Illuminate the Weekend with First Team Action". beehiiv.com.
- ^ "Adam Basse nowym piłkarzem Śląska Wrocław" (in Polish). Śląsk Wrocław. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Adam Basse i Filip Rejczyk przesunięci do rezerw Śląska". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 14 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ Guder, Jakub (24 February 2025). "Adam Basse w Rakowie. Kulisy dziwnego transferu ze Śląska Wrocław". gazetakrakowska.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ Wieczorek, Bartosz (24 February 2025). "Duży talent zagra w Rakowie Częstochowa. Wymusił transfer". sport.tvp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "U-18: Polska 3-1 Anglia". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "Śląsk Wrocław ściąga adepta akademii City Group, kim jest Adam Basse?". flashscore.pl.
- ^ "17-latek zamienił Nowy Jork na Wrocław. "Jest zachwycony"". onet.pl.
- ^ "Adam Basse zapisał się w historii debiutantów Śląska Wrocław". slasknet.com (in Polish). 30 October 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.