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
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNew York City FC II2024MLS Next Pro40———40Śląsk Wrocław2024–25Ekstraklasa3000——30Śląsk Wrocław II2024–25III liga, gr. III20———20Raków Częstochowa2024–25Ekstraklasa00———002026–27Ekstraklasa700010—80Total700010—80Raków Częstochowa II2024–25IV liga Silesia1210——101310Puszcza Niepołomice (loan)2025–26I liga7021——91Puszcza Niepołomice II (loan)2025–26IV liga Lesser Poland21———21Hutnik Kraków (loan)2025–26II liga124———124Career total49152110105316
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