Adam Basse

Adam Basse
Personal information
Date of birth (2007-11-04) 4 November 2007 (age 18)
Place of birth New York City, New York, U.S
Height 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Raków Częstochowa
Number 99
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 7 (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) 12 (4)
International career‡
2024–2025 Poland U18 5 (1)
2025 Poland U19 2 (0)
2026– Poland U20 2 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:57, 20 September 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 08:35, 30 September 2026 (UTC)

Adam Basse (born 4 November 2007) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ekstraklasa club 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".

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. On 26 October 2024, he debuted for the club during a 0–0 draw with Raków Częstochowa. In February 2025, after refusing to join third-tier club Hutnik Kraków on loan, Basse was sent to the reserve team.

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.

Loan to Puszcza Niepołomice

On 29 August 2025, Basse moved to I liga club Puszcza Niepołomice on a season-long loan.

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.

International career

In late October 2024, he was called up to the Poland under-18s for a set of friendlies. He scored on his debut in a 3–1 win over England on 15 November.

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. He has a younger sister, and speaks Polish fluently. He holds triple citizenship - American, Polish and Senegalese.

Career statistics

As of match played 19 September 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York City FC II 2024 MLS Next Pro 40———40
Śląsk Wrocław 2024–25 Ekstraklasa 3000——30
Śląsk Wrocław II 2024–25 III liga, gr. III 20———20
Raków Częstochowa 2024–25 Ekstraklasa 00———00
2026–27 Ekstraklasa 700010—80
Total 700010—80
Raków Częstochowa II 2024–25 IV liga Silesia 1210——101310
Puszcza Niepołomice (loan) 2025–26 I liga 7021——91
Puszcza Niepołomice II (loan) 2025–26 IV liga Lesser Poland 21———21
Hutnik Kraków (loan) 2025–26 II liga 124———124
Career total 49152110105316
  1. ↑ Includes Polish Cup
  2. ↑ Appearance in UEFA Conference League
  3. ↑ Appearance in IV liga promotion play-offs

References

  1. ↑ "Adam Basse" (in Polish). Raków Częstochowa. Retrieved 15 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "Rising Stars Illuminate the Weekend with First Team Action". beehiiv.com.
  3. ↑ "Adam Basse nowym piłkarzem Śląska Wrocław" (in Polish). Śląsk Wrocław. 31 August 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  4. 1 2 Koliński, Jarosław (29 October 2024). "17-latek zamienił Nowy Jork na Wrocław. "Jest zachwycony"". przegladsportowy.onet.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  5. ↑ "Adam Basse i Filip Rejczyk przesunięci do rezerw Śląska". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 14 February 2025. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  6. ↑ Guder, Jakub (24 February 2025). "Adam Basse w Rakowie. Kulisy dziwnego transferu ze Śląska Wrocław". gazetakrakowska.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  7. ↑ Wieczorek, Bartosz (24 February 2025). "Duży talent zagra w Rakowie Częstochowa. Wymusił transfer". sport.tvp.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 24 February 2025.
  8. ↑ "Adam Basse wypożyczony do Puszczy!" [Adam Basse loaned to Puszcza!]. Puszcza Niepołomice. 29 August 2025. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  9. ↑ "Adam Basse nowym zawodnikiem Hutnika!" (in Polish). Hutnik Kraków. 19 January 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  10. ↑ "U-18: Polska 3-1 Anglia". 90minut.pl (in Polish). 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  11. ↑ "Śląsk Wrocław ściąga adepta akademii City Group, kim jest Adam Basse?". flashscore.pl.
  12. ↑ "17-latek zamienił Nowy Jork na Wrocław. "Jest zachwycony"". onet.pl.
  13. ↑ "Adam Basse zapisał się w historii debiutantów Śląska Wrocław". slasknet.com (in Polish). 30 October 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  14. ↑ "Adam Basse". 90minut.pl. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  15. ↑ Adam Basse at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  16. ↑ "Zawodnik: Adam Basse". laczynaspilka.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 24 April 2025.
  17. ↑ "Zawodnik: Adam Basse". laczynaspilka.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2 February 2026.