Adam Basse
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 November 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | New York City, New York, U.S | ||
| Height | 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Hutnik Kraków (on loan from Raków Częstochowa) | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2022 | Cedar Stars Rush | ||
| 2022–2023 | New York City FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024 | New York City FC II | 4 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Śląsk Wrocław | 3 | (0) |
| 2024–2025 | Śląsk Wrocław II | 2 | (0) |
| 2025– | Raków Częstochowa | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | Raków Częstochowa II | 13 | (10) |
| 2025–2026 | → Puszcza Niepołomice (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2025–2026 | → Puszcza Niepołomice II (loan) | 2 | (1) |
| 2026– | → Hutnik Kraków (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024–2025 | Poland U18 | 5 | (1) |
| 2025– | Poland U19 | 2 | (0) |
|
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:51, 14 December 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 09:35, 21 October 2025 (UTC) | |||
Adam Basse (born 4 November 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for II liga club Hutnik Kraków, on loan from Raków Częstochowa. Born in the United States, he represents Poland at youth level.
Club career
Early career
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 moved to the youth setup of American club New York City FC.
Śląsk Wrocław
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] In February 2025, after refusing to join third-tier club Hutnik Kraków on loan, Basse was sent to the reserve team.[4][5]
Rakow Częstochowa
On 24 February 2025, Basse signed a three-year deal with Polish top-flight side Raków Częstochowa for a reported fee of €250,000.[6]
Loan to Puszcza Niepołomice
On 29 August 2025, Basse moved to I liga club Puszcza Niepołomice on a season-long loan.[7]
Loan to Hutnik Kraków
After featuring rarely for Puszcza, on 19 January 2026 Basse was sent on loan to Hutnik Kraków for the remainder the end of the season.[8]
International career
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.[9]
Personal life
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.[10] He has a younger sister, and speaks Polish fluently.[11] He holds triple citizenship - American, Polish and Senegalese.[12]
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| New York City FC II | 2024 | MLS Next Pro | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | |||
| Śląsk Wrocław | 2024–25 | Ekstraklasa | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Śląsk Wrocław II | 2024–25 | III liga, gr. III | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| Raków Częstochowa | 2024–25 | Ekstraklasa | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Raków Częstochowa II | 2024–25[15] | IV liga Silesia | 12 | 10 | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 13 | 10 | ||
| Puszcza Niepołomice (loan) | 2025–26 | I liga | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 1 | ||
| Puszcza Niepołomice II (loan) | 2025–26[16] | IV liga Lesser Poland | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 30 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 12 | ||
- ^ Includes Polish Cup
- ^ Appearance in IV liga promotion play-offs
References
- ^ "Rising Stars Illuminate the Weekend with First Team Action". beehiiv.com.
- ^ "Adam Basse nowym piłkarzem Śląska Wrocław" (in Polish). Śląsk Wrocław. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Adam Basse i Filip Rejczyk przesunięci do rezerw Śląska". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 14 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ Guder, Jakub (24 February 2025). "Adam Basse w Rakowie. Kulisy dziwnego transferu ze Śląska Wrocław". gazetakrakowska.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ Wieczorek, Bartosz (24 February 2025). "Duży talent zagra w Rakowie Częstochowa. Wymusił transfer". sport.tvp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Adam Basse wypożyczony do Puszczy!" [Adam Basse loaned to Puszcza!]. Puszcza Niepołomice. 29 August 2025. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ^ "Adam Basse nowym zawodnikiem Hutnika!" (in Polish). Hutnik Kraków. 19 January 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ^ "U-18: Polska 3-1 Anglia". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
- ^ "Śląsk Wrocław ściąga adepta akademii City Group, kim jest Adam Basse?". flashscore.pl.
- ^ "17-latek zamienił Nowy Jork na Wrocław. "Jest zachwycony"". onet.pl.
- ^ "Adam Basse zapisał się w historii debiutantów Śląska Wrocław". slasknet.com (in Polish). 30 October 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Adam Basse". 90minut.pl. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ Adam Basse at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ "Zawodnik: Adam Basse". laczynaspilka.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 24 April 2025.
- ^ "Zawodnik: Adam Basse". laczynaspilka.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2 February 2026.