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Adam Basse

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Adam Basse
Personal information
Date of birth (2007-11-04) 4 November 2007 (age 17)
Place of birth New York City, United States
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Śląsk Wrocław
Number 99
Youth career
0000–2022 Cedar Stars Rush
2022–2024 New York City FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024 New York City FC II 4 (0)
2024– Śląsk Wrocław 3 (0)
2024– Śląsk Wrocław II 1 (0)
International career
2024– Poland U18 1 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 November 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 November 2024

Adam Basse (born 4 November 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ekstraklasa club Śląsk Wrocław. Born in the United States, he represents Poland at youth level.

Club career

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Early career

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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 joined the youth academy of American side New York City FC.

Śląsk Wrocław

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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]

International career

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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.[4]

Personal life

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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.[5] He has a sister, and speaks Polish fluently.[6] He holds triple citizenship - American, Polish and Senegalese.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Rising Stars Illuminate the Weekend with First Team Action". beehiiv.com.
  2. ^ "Adam Basse nowym piłkarzem Śląska Wrocław" (in Polish). Śląsk Wrocław. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "U-18: Polska 3-1 Anglia". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Śląsk Wrocław ściąga adepta akademii City Group, kim jest Adam Basse?". flashscore.pl.
  6. ^ "17-latek zamienił Nowy Jork na Wrocław. "Jest zachwycony"". onet.pl.
  7. ^ "Adam Basse zapisał się w historii debiutantów Śląska Wrocław". slasknet.com (in Polish). 30 October 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.