Kayla Joan Zophia Adamek (born 1 February 1995) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder or striker for Swedish Damallsvenskan club Vittsjö GIK.[1] Born in Canada, she plays for the Poland women's national team.
| 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) | Midfielder, striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Vittsjö GIK | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2017 | UCF Knights | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Ottawa Fury | ||
| 2019 | ŽFK Spartak Subotica | ||
| 2020 | Granadilla B | 3 | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | Granadilla | 30 | (2) |
| 2022– | Vittsjö GIK | 29 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2022– | Poland | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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]
International career
Adamek played for the Poland women's national football team.[10]
International goals
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 23 February 2024 | Marbella Football Center, Marbella, Spain |  Switzerland | 1–2 | 1–4 | Friendly |
Style of play
Adamek mainly operates as a midfielder, winger, or striker and is known for her ability to create goalscoring opportunities.[11]
Personal life
Adamek has Polish grandparents.[12] She is part of the LGBT community.[13]