Akor Adams

Akor Jerome Adams is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a center-forward/striker. He is recognized for his combination of size, speed, and finishing ability, which has seen him progress rapidly through European leagues.Early Life and Education Akor Jerome Adams was born on January 29, 2000, in Benue State, Nigeria (some sources cite Kogi State). He began his youth career at the Jamba Football Academy in Nigeria. Adams stands at 1.90 meters (6 ft 3 in).Career Progression Adams took his first major professional step in August 2018 when he moved from Jamba Academy to the Norwegian club Sogndal Fotball, where he played in the Norwegian First Division. During his time at Sogndal (2018–2021), he made 50 appearances and scored 14 goals, despite missing much of the 2020 season due to injury. He subsequently moved to Lillestrøm, also in Norway, where he played from 2022 to 2023, making 38 appearances and scoring 23 goals. In August 2023, Adams transitioned to one of Europe's top leagues, joining the French Ligue 1 club Montpellier HSC for a reported transfer fee of around €4 million. He made an immediate impact, scoring multiple goals early in his debut season. He made 47 appearances and scored 11 goals for Montpellier before his next major move.Current Status and Major Achievements In a significant transfer, Adams joined Spanish LaLiga club Sevilla FC on January 27, 2025, for a reported fee of around €5 million. He wears the number 9 jersey for Sevilla. He scored his first goal for the club in September 2025 on his first start. He has shown strong form, including scoring a goal in a 4-1 victory over FC Barcelona and a late brace in a 2-2 draw against Elche in January 2026, bringing his LaLiga tally to five goals and two assists in 15 league appearances that season. His contract with Sevilla is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Adams represented Nigeria at the youth level, featuring in the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup. He received his first call-up to the Nigerian senior national team, the Super Eagles, in October 2025. He scored on his debut in a 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over Lesotho. He participated in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in 2025, where he played in all seven matches, scored two goals, provided two assists, and helped Nigeria secure the bronze medal.