Adam Nicholas Senior (born 20 January 2002) is an English professional football player as a defender for EFL League Two club Barnet. He can play at both a centre-back and right-back.The Bolton News: "Bolton Wanderers defender Adam Senior heads out on loan for season to Chorley: "Football changes so quickly so you have to see what happens. I played under Keith Hill at centre half – now I'm a right back. I have enjoyed it."
Career Born in Bolton, Senior joined the youth academy of hometown club Bolton Wanderers, the club he grew up supporting. On 31 August 2019, following major financial troubles that had forced the club to utilise youth players, Senior made his first team debut in a 5–0 away loss against Gillingham. He signed his first professional deal with Bolton Wanderers on 15 May 2020, penning a one-year deal. He scored his first goal on 6 October in a 2–1 defeat against Shrewsbury Town in the EFL Trophy. On 19 May 2021 Bolton revealed he was contracted for the 2021–2022 season.
On 1 October 2021, he joined Ashton United on loan for a month.BWFC: "Ashton Switch For Senior" He made his debut a day later, starting in a 1–0 defeat to Warrington Town.Football Webpages: "Northern Premier League - Premier Division – Ashton United 0 - 1 Warrington Town" He scored his first goal for Ashton on 9 October, earning a point for them in a 1–1 draw against Gainsborough Trinity.Northern Premier League - Premier Division – Gainsborough Trinity 1 - 1 Ashton United" The loan was extended for a month on 3 November. A week later however, Bolton recalled him from his loanAshton United FC: "#aufc can confirm that Adam Senior has been recalled by @OfficialBWFC from his loan spell at the club. The club would like to thank #bwfc and @Asenior02 for his performances for The Robins. #OneClub" and sent him on loan to York City for a month instead.BWFC: Loan Deals For Defensive Duo He made his debut a day later, helping York get a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw against Curzon Ashton.York City: "City draw at Curzon Ashton" He was recalled from the loan on 9 December and started the next Bolton match two days later in a 1–0 loss against Accrington Stanley.BWFC: "REPORT: Accrington Stanley 1 Wanderers 0" On 25 January 2022, he joined Chorley on loan until the end of the season.BWFC: "Senior Seals Chorley Loan" He made his debut the same dayChorley FC: "This evening's TEAM NEWS.. Adam Senior in for his debut u21 striker Jack Price on bench Adam Henley Injured" and was named Man of the MatchChorley: "Thanks once again to tonight's match sponsors @RivingtonAcc - they chose debutant @Asenior02 as MAN OF THE MATCH" in a 2–2 draw against Fylde.Chorley: "A great fightback" On 3 March, he was recalled from his loan to provide extra defensive competition due to the absence of Gethin Jones.BWFC: "Senior Recalled From Loan Stay" On 3 May the club confirmed that they had offered him a new contract which he signed on 14 June.Bolton Wanderers: "Tutte Signs Up For New 'B' Role. Player-coach position for midfielder as Senior, Hutchinson and Lockett agree deals." On 8 November 2022, he joined Telford United on loan for a month.Telford: "Boss Kevin Wilkin has bolstered his defensive option squad with the loan signing of defender Adam Senior from EFL League One Bolton Wanderers." On 13 December, it was extended until 2 January.Adam Senior's loan at @telfordutd has been extended until January 2nd. 👊 All the best, @Asenior02! He impressed during this loan spell, playing a total of 9 times, with Telford wanting to extend it even further — though Bolton instead decided to recall him.Shropshire Star: "AFC Telford United defender Adam Senior to return to parent club Bolton" Two weeks later, he joined National League side Halifax Town on a month's loan which was later extended for another monthSENIOR EXTENDS LOAN DEAL and then extended again to the end of the season. On 25 May 2023, he was announced as one of five B Team releases. Two weeks later, it was announced he would join Halifax on a permanent two year contract on 1 July. In total, Senior went on to score ten goals in 116 games for the Shaymen.
Senior joined newly promoted EFL League Two club Barnet for the 2025-26 season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBolton Wanderers2019–20League One20000020402020–21League Two00000011112021–22League One20000000202022–23League One0000000000Total4000003171Ashton United (loan)2021–22Football Webpages: "Ashton United – Appearances – Adam Senior"NPL Premier Division7300—2093York City (loan)2021–22National League North40——0040Chorley (loan)2021–22National League North50——0050Telford United (loan)2022–23National League North70——2090FC Halifax Town (loan)2022–23National League200———200FC Halifax Town2023–24National League42410—204542024–25National League46510—41516Total8892000619610Barnet2025–26League Two4671010215082026–27League Two1000101030Total477102031538Career total18219302016320322 Notes
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