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Kayla Joan Zophia Adamek (born 1 February 1995) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder or striker for French Première Ligue club Reims. Born in Canada, she plays for the Poland national team.
Early life
Adamek grew up in Nepean, Ontario, Canada.
College career
In 2013, Adamek joined UCF Knights in the United States, where she captained the team and was regarded as one of their most important players. She was named the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Midfielder of the Year in 2017 and has been regarded as one of the best female athletes to play for UCF Knights.
Club career
Adamek started her career with Canadian side Ottawa Fury. After that, she signed for Serbian side ŽFK Spartak Subotica, where she played in the UEFA Women's Champions League. In 2019, she signed for Spanish side Granadilla, where she was regarded as one of the reserve team's most important players before being promoted to the first team. She was described as "showing quality... being an offensive alternative" for the first team. In 2022, she signed for Swedish side Vittsjö GIK.
International career
Adamek plays for the Poland national team.
International goals
- As of match played 12 July 2024
- Scores and results list Poland's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Adamek goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 23 February 2024 | Marbella Football Center, Marbella, Spain |  Switzerland | 1–2 | 1–4 | Friendly |
Style of play
Adamek mainly operates as a midfielder, winger, or striker and is known for her ability to create goalscoring opportunities.
Personal life
Adamek has Polish grandparents. She is part of the LGBT community.