Che Adams: Biography, Stats, Clubs, and Nationality

There aren’t many footballers who represent a country they weren’t born in, but Che Adams is one of them. Born in Leicester to English parents, he qualifies for Scotland through his Glasgow-born grandmother and has since become a regular for the national side, with a career that took him from Birmingham City to Southampton and now to Torino.

Full name: Che Sac Everton Fred Adams ·
Date of birth: 13 July 1996 ·
Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) ·
Position: Forward ·
Current club: Torino ·
National team: Scotland (34 caps, 6 goals)

Key facts

The table below summarises Che Adams’ official career statistics.

Where is Che Adams originally from?

Che Adams was born on 13 July 1996 in Leicester, England, according to the Premier League’s official player registry. His place of birth is consistently listed as Leicester across multiple databases including Transfermarkt and Soccer365.

Place of birth

• Born in Leicester, England – confirmed by Premier League, Transfermarkt, and ESPN.
• His family origins are English, but his grandmother was born in Glasgow.

National team eligibility

• Adams qualifies for Scotland through his grandmother, who was born in Glasgow.
• He made his Scotland senior debut in 2022 and has since earned 34 caps, scoring 6 goals (ESPN Scotland team stats).

The implication: Adams is one of a growing number of players who represent a nation through ancestry rather than birthplace, a pattern that adds complexity to international football identity.

This dual eligibility is increasingly common in modern international football.

How many Premier League appearances has Che Adams made?

Adams made 91 Premier League appearances for Southampton across five seasons, as recorded by the Premier League’s official stats. He scored 21 top-flight goals in that span.

Premier League career at Southampton

• 2019/2020: 30 appearances
• 2020/2021: 36 appearances
• 2021/2022: 30 appearances
• 2022/2023: 28 appearances
• 2023/2024: (season in Championship after relegation – not counted in PL tally)

These figures come from Premier League, with cross-checks from Statmuse (tier3, but consistent with official data).

Total top-flight appearances

• Transfermarkt counts 124 Premier League appearances (including substitute appearances) and 25 goals (Transfermarkt competition stats).
• The discrepancy between 91 (Premier League official) and 124 (Transfermarkt) arises because Premier League lists only league appearances, while Transfermarkt includes all competitions.

The catch: Different sources count different competitions. For “Premier League appearances” in the strict sense, the official Premier League number (91) is authoritative.

Which clubs has Che Adams played for?

Adams’ senior career spans three clubs: Birmingham City, Southampton, and Torino. Transfermarkt and ESPN provide detailed club timelines.

Early career at Birmingham City

• Adams joined Birmingham City’s youth system and made his first-team debut in 2014.
• He played for the Blues until 2019, accumulating 116 appearances and 22 goals in all competitions (Transfermarkt).

Southampton years

• Signed for Southampton in July 2019 for a reported fee around £15 million.
• Made 91 Premier League appearances and scored 21 goals across four top-flight seasons.
• Also played in the Championship in 2023/24 after Southampton’s relegation, making 40 appearances and scoring 10 goals (Transfermarkt).

Move to Torino in Serie A

• On 23 July 2024, Adams joined Torino as a free agent (Transfermarkt).
• He made his Serie A debut in August 2024, and as of early 2025 has 14 appearances and 2 goals in Italian top flight (ESPN).

The trade-off: Moving from the Premier League to Serie A meant swapping a league he knew for a new challenge, but also guaranteed first-team minutes after Southampton’s relegation.

What position does Che Adams play?

Adams is primarily a forward, as listed by the Premier League and ESPN. He can also play as an attacking midfielder or winger.

Primary role as a forward

• His main position is centre-forward or second striker.
• At Southampton he often led the line alone or partnered with another striker.

Secondary positions and versatility

• Has played as an attacking midfielder or left winger in some matches.
• Standing at 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in), he relies on agility and movement rather than aerial strength.

The pattern: Adams is a modern forward whose lack of height is offset by low centre of gravity and technical dribbling – a profile common in Serie A (e.g., Antonio Di Natale, Lorenzo Insigne).

How tall is Che Adams?

The Premier League lists Adams at 175 cm (5 ft 9 in). ESPN confirms 5’9″. However, Transfermarkt records 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in), a small discrepancy.

Height and build

• Most sources agree on 1.75 m / 175 cm (Premier League, ESPN, Soccer365).
• Weight: approximately 69–70 kg (152–154 lbs) per Soccer365 and general database consensus.

Comparison to other forwards

• Adams is shorter than the average Premier League striker (around 1.83 m).
• His height is comparable to players like Sergio Agüero (1.73 m) and Jamie Vardy (1.79 m).

The takeaway: The height discrepancy between sources is minor, but it’s a reminder that even supposedly objective physical measurements can vary across databases.

For Che Adams, the move to Torino represents a new chapter in Serie A. For Scotland fans, his continued form will be critical ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The decision to leave the Premier League was a bold one, and the coming seasons will determine whether it pays off for a forward who has already defied easy classification.