Tyler Adams is an American professional footballer and the captain of the US men's national team. Having started in Major League Soccer, Adams has developed into an elite midfielder, playing for some of Europe's biggest clubs. This article goes into Tyler Adams's biography, his parents, and his professional career so far.

Tyler Adams biography — Tyler Adams playing for the USMNT against Iran during the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Photo by Dan Mullan
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Adams started playing football in his hometown of New York with the New York Red Bulls reserve team. His quick improvement accelerated his progression to senior football as he debuted for the first team at the age of 17. A year later, he also debuted for the senior men's United States national team.

Tyler Adams' profile summary

Name	Tyler Shaan Adams
Date of birth	February 14, 1999
Place of birth	Wappinger, New York, United States
Height in feet	5 ft 9 in
Height in cm	175 cm
Nationality	American
Weight in kilograms	72 kgs
Weight in pounds	159 pounds
Skin colour	Black
Hair colour	Black
Profession	Professional footballer
Playing position	Midfielder
Career period	2015- ongoing
Clubs played for	New York Red Bull II New York Red Bulls RB Leipzig AFC Bournemouth Leeds United
National team caps	36 (as of January 2024)
National team goals	1 (as of January 2024.
Achievements	MLS Supporters Shield (2016) U.S Soccer Player of the Year (2022) CONCACAF Nations League (2019-2020) DFB Pokal (2021-2022)
Children	One
Social media	Instagram, Twitter
Net Worth	$4 million

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How old is Tyler Adams?

Tyler Adams (aged 24 as of January 2024) was born on February 14th, 1999. He was born in Wappinger, New York, United States

Who are Tyler Adams's parents?

Tyler was raised by his mother, Melissa Russo, and his stepfather, Daryl Sullivan. The identity of his biological father has yet to be released to the public. Daryl was a key part of Adams' rise in football and coached him at both high school and college levels. Tyler has three stepbrothers, namely Daryl Junior, Dylan, and Donovan.

What are Tyler Adams's career stats?

As of January 2024, Adams has played competitive football for nine years. Here are some of the stats attributed to him as of January 2024, based on the several teams he played for:

Team	Appearances	Goals
New York Red Bulls II	38	0
New York Red Bulls	81	3
RB Leipzig	103	2
Leeds United	26	0
AFC Bournemouth	1	0
United States men's national team	36	1

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Frequently asked questions about Tyler Adams

Adams occupies a prominent place in the American soccer hierarchy as captain of the men's national team. Many fans naturally want to know more information about him. Here are some frequently asked questions about Tyler Adams.

What is Tyler Adams's current team?

Tyler Adams signed for English Premier League side AFC Bournemouth at the beginning of the 2023/24 season from freshly relegated Leeds United for a transfer fee of $20 million.

Tyler Adams debut — Tyler Adams warms up before his Bournemouth debut on September 27, 2023. Photo by AFC Bournemouth
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How many tackles does Tyler Adams make in a game?

Tyler Adams was one of the English Premier League's most efficient tacklers during the 2022-2023 season. Adams was the third most efficient tackler in the league, with 3.7 tackles a game.

What is Tyler Adams's net worth?

Tyler has an estimated net worth of $4 million. This comes from his earnings as a professional footballer, both for his club sides and for the national team.

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Tyler Adams' international career — Tyler Adams reacts dejectedly after the USA were knocked out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by The Netherlands. Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer/GES Sportfoto
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Is Tyler Adams on Instagram?

Tyler Adams posts his photos on his Instagram account @Tyler.adams, where he has 319,000 followers as of January 2024. He also has an X account, @TylerAdams with 101,700 followers as of January 2024.

What is Tyler Adams's FIFA ranking?

On the FIFA 23 game, Tyler has a ranking of 78. On the newer version of the game, EAFC 24, Tyler has a rating of 77.

Final Words

Despite being a relatively young player, Tyler Adams has made his parents, friends, and fans proud with his performances at club and international levels. He leads an exciting crop of young US national team players alongside the likes of Christian Pulisic, Timothy Weah, and Yunus Musah.

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