Ali Adams
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alasdair Adams | ||
| Date of birth | 6 November 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland[1] | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Hibernian | |||
| Leith Athletic | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2018–2019 | Berwick Rangers | 2 | (0) |
| 2020 | Tranent Juniors | ? | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | East Fife | 0 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Musselburgh Athletic | ||
| 2023–2024 | Arbroath | 2 | (1) |
| 2024- | East Fife | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Alasdair Adams (born 6 November 1991) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was used as a striker for Arbroath once and scored an equaliser wonder goal versus Raith Rovers away at Starks park in 2023–24 season.[3]
Career
[edit]Adams has had spells with Berwick Rangers and East Fife in the Scottish leagues.[4] He also used to play for Tranent Juniors and scored a goal for the club in 2020, described as a 55-yard free kick.[5] Adams joined Arbroath in the summer of 2023 from Musselburgh Athletic.[6]
Adams made headlines whilst playing for Arbroath in the Scottish Championship on 30 December 2023. He was used as a makeshift outfield substitute against Raith Rovers and, unusually for a goalkeeper, scored with a 30-yard long-range half volley. His side came back from a 2–0 deficit to ultimately draw 2–2.[7][8][9] He was awarded the SPFL Goal of the Month for the strike.[10]
He rejoined East Fife on a one-year deal in the summer of 2024.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Adams has also worked as a personal trainer.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ali Adams". Arbroath F.C. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ Ali Adams at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Ali Adams at Soccerway
- ^ "Adams returns to Shielfield Park". Berwick Rangers. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Atkinson, Mark (30 December 2023). "Arbroath keeper Ali Adams scores stunning goal after coming on as makeshift striker against Raith". The Scotsman. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Smith, Ewan (8 June 2023). "Ali Adams backs himself to make the Championship grade at Arbroath after stepping up to senior football at 31". The Courier. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Goalkeeper Ali Adams – on as a striker – scores outrageous 30-yard volley". The Daily Telegraph. 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Clark, Gill (30 December 2023). "Scenes in Scotland! Substitute goalkeeper is brought on outfield and scores an absolute beauty to help rescue his side a point". Goal.com. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Spencer, Phil (30 December 2023). "Substitute goalkeeper scores 35-yard screamer after coming on as striker for Scottish club". TalkSport. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ Cairns, Craig (10 January 2024). "Arbroath goalkeeper Alistair Adams scoops prize for sensational strike". The Courier. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ Kearney, Ben (3 June 2024). "East Fife FC: Former Arbroath duo join Bayview club as more departures are confirmed". Fife Today. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Banks, Ben (30 December 2023). "Arbroath goalkeeper plays STRIKER and SCORES screamer as 'goal of the season' comes in most bizarre way possible". The Daily Record. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- 1991 births
- Footballers from Edinburgh
- Living people
- 21st-century Scottish sportsmen
- Men's association football goalkeepers
- Scottish men's footballers
- Berwick Rangers F.C. players
- Tranent F.C. players
- East Fife F.C. players
- Musselburgh Athletic F.C. players
- Arbroath F.C. players
- Scottish Football League players
- Scottish Professional Football League players