Charlie Adam (footballer, born 1962)

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Charles Adam (5 April 1962 – 17 December 2012) was a Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder.[1]

Full name Charles Adam
Date of birth (1962-04-05)5 April 1962
Place of birth Dundee, Scotland
Date of death 17 December 2012(2012-12-17) (aged 50)
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Charlie Adam
Personal information
Full name Charles Adam
Date of birth (1962-04-05)5 April 1962
Place of birth Dundee, Scotland
Date of death 17 December 2012(2012-12-17) (aged 50)
Place of death Dundee, Scotland
Position Midfielder
Youth career
Timex Amateurs
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1982–1983 Montrose 8 (0)
1983–1985 Dundee Downfield
1985–1986 St Johnstone 28 (8)
1986–1989 Brechin City 97 (35)
1989 Dundee United 6 (0)
1989 Partick Thistle 8 (2)
1989–1991 Forfar Athletic 36 (7)
1991–1994 Arbroath 81 (10)
Dundee St. Joseph's
Total 264 (62)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
Close

Adam played for a number of Scottish clubs, including St Johnstone and Dundee United, starting his career at Montrose. His sons Charlie and Grant are also professional footballers.[2]

Personal life

Adam was married to Eleanor (d. 2020),[3] with whom he had five children, including Charlie and Grant.[4]

Death

Adam died in 2012, aged 50.[5] The cause of death was suicide.[6]

References

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