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 | ||
| 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) |
| 2024–2025 | 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
[edit]Early career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "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.
- 2007 births
- Living people
- Soccer players from New York City
- Polish men's footballers
- Poland men's youth international footballers
- American men's soccer players
- Polish people of Senegalese descent
- American people of Polish descent
- American people of Senegalese descent
- Men's association football forwards
- New York City FC players
- New York City FC II players
- Śląsk Wrocław players
- Raków Częstochowa players
- MLS Next Pro players
- Ekstraklasa players
- III liga players