The Nigerian Super Eagles squad has welcomed a formidable new face in Akor Adams, whose form in Spain has catapulted him onto the senior national team stage.
The 25-year-old striker’s journey has been a steady climb through European leagues, culminating in a high-profile move to La Liga and a breakthrough international call-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and he announced himself with a goal against Lesotho.
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Akor Adam was born on January 29, 2000, and he is currently 25 years old.
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Akor Adam’s Tribe
He was born in Benue State, Nigeria (Some sources also mention Kogi State)
Current Club
Akor Adam played for Sevilla FC (La Liga, Spain)
Player Profile and Background
Adams began his career at the Jamba Football Academy in Nigeria before making the move to Europe in 2018 to join Norwegian side Sogndal.
He spent four years in the Norwegian leagues, also representing Lillestrøm, where he became a prolific goalscorer.
His consistent output earned him a transfer to Ligue 1 club Montpellier in August 2023 for a reported fee of €4 million.
Career-Defining Club Move
Adams’s most recent and high-profile transfer came on January 27, 2025, when he joined Spanish giants Sevilla FC for a reported fee of €5 million (or €5.5 million according to some reports), signing a contract that runs until June 2029.
Salary: He is reported to earn an annual salary of approximately €1.8 million (or around €36,154 weekly) with the Spanish club.
La Liga Form: In the 2025/2026 season with Sevilla, Adams has already registered 2 goals and 1 assist in his first six La Liga appearances, signaling his intent to establish himself in Spain.
Notably, he scored the match-winner against Rayo Vallecano on September 28, 2025, for his first La Liga goal, and followed it up days later by scoring the final goal in Sevilla’s stunning 4-1 victory over Barcelona.
Adams has previously featured for the Nigeria U20 team, representing the nation at the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
His impressive form for Sevilla culminated in his first call-up to the senior Nigerian team on October 4, 2025, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and Benin.
The striker has expressed his focus on giving his best to help the Super Eagles secure qualification for the global tournament.
At 25 years old and hitting his stride in a major European league, Adams is viewed as a crucial new attacking option for Nigeria as they push for a World Cup spot.
