Joe Adams

Joseph Adams (born 13 February 2001) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Brentford. He is a product of the Bury academy and is a current Wales youth international.

Club career

Bury

A midfielder, Adams joined Bury at the age of seven. Having graduated through the club's academy, he made his first team debut as a substitute for Adam Thompson after 72 minutes of a 3–2 League One defeat to Northampton Town on 14 April 2018. After making four further senior appearances, Adams signed a two-and-a-half year professional contract in December 2018. His progression was such that later that month, he was recognised by League Football Education for his football and academic progress. After remaining with the U18 team and making only one further senior appearance during the 2018–19 season, Adams elected to depart Gigg Lane in July 2019.

Brentford

On 19 July 2019, Adams transferred to the B team at Championship club Brentford and signed a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

International career

Adams has represented Wales at U17 and U19 levels. He scored his first international goal in a 2019 UEFA European U19 Championship qualifying victory over Sweden on 18 November 2018.

Career statistics

As of match played 9 November 2019