Kayla Adamek
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kayla Joan Zophia Adamek | ||
| Date of birth | 1 February 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Ottawa, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Ottawa Rapid | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2017 | UCF Knights | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Ottawa Fury | ||
| 2019 | Spartak Subotica | ||
| 2020 | Granadilla B | 3 | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | Granadilla | 30 | (2) |
| 2022–2024 | Vittsjö GIK | 52 | (6) |
| 2024–2025 | Reims | 9 | (0) |
| 2025– | Ottawa Rapid | 9 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Poland | 23 | (2) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 June 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 July 2025 | |||
Kayla Joan Zophia Adamek (born 1 February 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a Defender for Northern Super League club Ottawa Rapid.[1] Born in Canada, she plays for the Poland national team.
Early life
Adamek grew up in Nepean, Ontario, Canada.[2]
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.[3] 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.[4]
Club career
Adamek started her career with Canadian side Ottawa Fury.[5] After that, she signed for Serbian side ŽFK Spartak Subotica, where she played in the UEFA Women's Champions League.[6] 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.[7] She was described as "showing quality... being an offensive alternative" for the first team.[8] In 2022, she signed for Swedish side Vittsjö GIK.[9]
On 16 May 2025, Adamek signed with Ottawa Rapid FC.[10] She started in the club's inaugural match, a 2-1 victory over AFC Toronto.
International career
Adamek plays for the Poland national team.[11]
Style of play
Adamek mainly operates as a midfielder, winger, or striker and is known for her ability to create goalscoring opportunities.[12] Her versatility has also seen her play as a defender with Ottawa Rapid.[13]
Personal life
Adamek has Polish grandparents.[14] She is part of the LGBT community.[15] On 8 October 2020, Adamek was announced as an Athlete Ally ambassador.[16]
Career statistics
International
- As of match played 4 July 2025[17]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | |||
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | |
| Total | 23 | 2 | |
- 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 |
| 2 | 27 June 2025 | Stadion Stali Mielec, Mielec, Poland | Ukraine | 3–0 | 4–0 | Friendly |
References
- ^ "Adamek spräckte nollan dubbelt upp: 'Skulle gjort något mål till'". Kristianstads Bladet (in Swedish). 29 May 2022.
- ^ "Taking a kick at Europe: Ottawa crew tackles pro soccer in Europe". Ottawa Sun. 15 October 2020.
- ^ "Kayla Adamek Leads UCF in Her Final NCAA Tournament". New Day Review. 10 November 2017.
- ^ "Top 100 Greatest UCF Female Athletes". 16 July 2023.
- ^ "Ottawa Fury women dominating their conference". Ottawa Citizen. 26 June 2014.
- ^ "Kayla Adamek: 'Tardó en llegar mi gol para la UDG Tenerife, ahora espero hacer más'". eldorsal.com. atlanticohoy.com. 12 March 2021.
- ^ "Kayla Adamek, formará parte del primerequipo blanquiazul". cope.es. 3 February 2020.
- ^ Adamek, Kayla (11 June 2021). "ENTREVISTA. KAYLA ADAMEK: 'El equipo está lleno de talento'" (Interview). Interviewed by Stadium Tenerife.
- ^ ""En lagspelare med en otrolig passion"". SkåneSport (in Swedish). 28 February 2022.
- ^ "ADAMEK, Kayla". Ottawa Rapid FC. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "[WIDEO] Zobacz pierwszego gola Kayli Adamek w tym sezonie". kobiecyfutbol.pl. 10 July 2023.
- ^ "'USWNT star Ali Krieger inspired me' - Kayla Adamek". Goal. 12 December 2019. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "Ottawa - Vancouver (2025/05/15)". Ottawa Rapid FC. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "El. MŚ piłkarek: kadra Polek na mecze z Albanią i Kosowem: 'Nie wszystko zależy już od nas'". Polskie Radio 24. 17 August 2022.
- ^ "Kayla Adamek: Learning about Life with a Ball at My Feet". Athlete Ally. 8 October 2020.
- ^ Ally, Athlete (8 October 2020). "Pro Soccer Player Kayla Adamek: Learning about Life with a Ball at My Feet". Athlete Ally. Retrieved 17 May 2025.
- ^ "Kayla Adamek". polishfootballalmanac.net. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
External links
- Kayla Adamek at FBref.com
- Kayla Adamek at kicker (in German)