Charlie Adam facts for kids
Adam playing for Stoke City in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Charles Graham Adam | ||
| Date of birth | 10 December 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Dundee, Scotland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Everton (set-piece coach) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Dundee | |||
| –2003 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2009 | Rangers | 61 | (13) |
| 2004–2005 | → Ross County (loan) | 11 | (2) |
| 2005–2006 | → St Mirren (loan) | 29 | (5) |
| 2009 | → Blackpool (loan) | 13 | (2) |
| 2009–2011 | Blackpool | 78 | (28) |
| 2011–2012 | Liverpool | 28 | (2) |
| 2012–2019 | Stoke City | 156 | (19) |
| 2019–2020 | Reading | 21 | (2) |
| 2020–2022 | Dundee | 49 | (7) |
| Total | 446 | (80) | |
| International career | |||
| 2006 | Scotland U21 | 5 | (1) |
| 2006–2007 | Scotland B | 3 | (0) |
| 2007–2015 | Scotland | 26 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2023–2024 | Fleetwood Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Charlie Adam (born December 10, 1985) is a Scottish former professional footballer. He played as a midfielder and was known for his powerful shots and passing. After retiring from playing, he became a coach. He is currently the set-piece coach at Everton. Before that, he managed the English club Fleetwood Town.
Charlie Adam began his senior career with Rangers in Scotland. He spent time on loan at Ross County and St Mirren. At St Mirren, he helped the team win the Scottish Challenge Cup and the First Division title. When he returned to Rangers, he became a regular player and even reached the 2008 UEFA Cup Final with them.
Later, Adam moved to England and joined Blackpool. He became a key player and captained the team to promotion to the Premier League in 2010. His great performances in the Premier League earned him a nomination for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. After Blackpool was relegated, he moved to Liverpool in 2011.
After one season at Anfield, Adam joined Stoke City in 2012. He played for Stoke for seven seasons, making 179 appearances. He then played for Reading before returning to his boyhood club, Dundee, in 2020. He captained Dundee for two years and helped them get promoted to the Scottish Premiership. Adam also played for Scotland at different levels, including the senior national team.
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Playing Career Highlights
Starting Out at Rangers
Charlie Adam grew up playing football in the youth teams of Dundee and Rangers. He won the Scottish Youth Cup with Rangers in 2002. He made his first team debut for Rangers in April 2004. He played a few games but became a regular player when Paul Le Guen became manager.
In the 2004–05 season, Adam went on loan to Ross County. He played 15 games and scored two goals. He also played in the 2004 Scottish Challenge Cup Final, but his team lost.
Success with St Mirren
Adam then joined St Mirren on loan for the 2005–06 season. This was a very successful time for him. He helped St Mirren win the 2005 Scottish Challenge Cup Final and the First Division title. He played 37 games and scored nine goals for St Mirren.
Returning to Rangers
After his successful loan spells, Adam returned to Rangers. He became a regular starter in the 2006–07 season. He scored his first goal for Rangers in a UEFA Cup match against Livorno. He scored 14 goals that season and was voted the club's Young Player of the Year.
In 2007, Adam signed a new five-year contract with Rangers. He scored his first UEFA Champions League goals that season. He was part of the Rangers team that reached the 2008 UEFA Cup Final, but he was a substitute and did not play in the final. Rangers also won the 2007–08 Scottish League Cup and the 2007–08 Scottish Cup that season.
Blackpool Journey
In February 2009, Charlie Adam joined Blackpool on loan. He scored his first goal for Blackpool in a 2–0 win against Norwich City. Blackpool wanted to sign him permanently.
In August 2009, Adam officially signed a two-year contract with Blackpool for a club-record fee. He quickly became a key player. In January 2010, he was named the Championship Player of the Month. He was also included in the PFA "Championship Team of the Year."
Blackpool reached the play-offs that season. Adam scored a penalty in the semi-final against Nottingham Forest. In the play-off final at Wembley Stadium, Adam scored a fantastic free-kick. Blackpool won 3–2 against Cardiff City, earning promotion to the Premier League.
In the 2010–11 Premier League season, Adam continued to impress. He was nominated for the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. Even though Blackpool was relegated at the end of the season, Adam's performances were highly praised.
Time at Liverpool
In July 2011, Liverpool signed Charlie Adam from Blackpool. He made his debut for Liverpool in August 2011 against Sunderland. He scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool against Bolton Wanderers.
Adam helped Liverpool reach two cup finals in the 2011–12 season. They won the 2012 Football League Cup Final by beating Cardiff City in a penalty shootout. They also reached the 2012 FA Cup Final, but Adam missed it due to injury, and Liverpool lost to Chelsea.
Years at Stoke City
On August 31, 2012, Adam joined Stoke City. He made his debut the next day. He scored his first goal for Stoke in November 2012 against Queens Park Rangers. His father passed away in December 2012, and Adam dedicated a goal to him later that season.
In the 2013–14 season, Adam scored several important goals for Stoke. He scored twice in a 2–1 win over Manchester United, which was Stoke's first league win against them since 1984. He also scored a memorable goal from 65 yards against Chelsea in April 2015. Adam played 179 games for Stoke over seven seasons. He left Stoke in 2019.
Later Career and Retirement
After leaving Stoke, Adam joined Reading in July 2019. He played for one season before returning to his boyhood club, Dundee, in September 2020. He described this move as a "dream."
At Dundee, Adam became the team captain. He led them to promotion to the Scottish Premiership in the 2020–21 season. He called this achievement the highlight of his career. He also won the SPFL Championship Player of the Month and Player of the Year awards. Adam left Dundee in May 2022.
On September 21, 2022, Charlie Adam announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36.
International Appearances
Charlie Adam played for Scotland at different levels. He was called up to the senior Scotland squad for the first time in May 2007. He made his debut in a friendly match against Austria. He also played in a Euro 2008 qualifying match against the Faroe Islands.
He was recalled to the Scotland squad in 2009 and played in friendly matches against Japan and Wales. In total, he played 26 times for the Scotland national team.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Charlie Adam started working as a loans manager at Burnley.
On December 31, 2023, Adam was appointed head coach of EFL League One club Fleetwood Town. He managed the team until December 22, 2024. On January 23, 2025, Adam became the set-piece coach at Everton.
Personal Life
Charlie Adam's father, also named Charlie Adam, was a professional footballer too. His father passed away in 2012. Charlie's mother, Eleanor, also passed away in December 2020. His brother, Grant, is a goalkeeper.
Charlie Adam grew up supporting Dundee. He is married to Sophie Anderson, and they have two sons, Jack and Louis, and a daughter, Anabella. After signing for Dundee, he moved with his family to Glasgow.
Honours and Awards
St Mirren
- Scottish Football League First Division: 2005–06
- Scottish Challenge Cup: 2005–06
Blackpool
- Football League Championship play-offs: 2010 (Promotion to Premier League)
Liverpool
- Football League Cup: 2011–12
Dundee FC
- Scottish Premiership play-offs: 2020–21 (Promotion to Scottish Premiership)
Individual Awards
- Blackpool Player of the Season: 2009–10
- PFA Team of the Year: 2009–10 Championship
- Football League Championship Player of the Month: January 2010
- SPFL Scottish Championship Player of the Month: December 2020
- PFA Scotland Team of the Year: 2020–21 Scottish Championship
- SPFL Team of the Season: 2020–21 Scottish Championship
- SPFL Scottish Championship Player of the Year: 2020–21
See also
In Spanish: Charlie Adam para niños
