Joe Adams

Joe Adams (born 3 June 2004) is a Guernsey professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Wigan Athletic.

Career Born on Guernsey, Adams began playing for local club Ormer. He later moved to Southampton and joined Eastleigh at under-16 level. He spent time on dual registration at Sholing, playing for them in the Southern Football League. He turned professional with Wigan Athletic in 2022, He spent time on loan at A.F.C. Totton,

On 23 August 2024, Adams joined League Two side Bradford City on a season-long loan deal, with Bradford City manager Graham Alexander saying he expected Adams to fight for a first-team place. Adams suffered a knee injury in his first league appearance for Bradford City, lasting 18 minutes of play. The injury was later revealed to be an ACL tear, with Adams expected to be out for the rest of the season. He returned to Wigan for his rehabilitation, His loan with Bradford officially ended in January 2025.

On 9 May 2025, Wigan announced it had triggered a one-year extension of his contract.

Playing style Adams is known for his running ability and energy, being a box-to-box midfielder.