Jayden Adams
South African soccer player (2001–2026)
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Jayden Oswin Adams (5 May 2001 – 11 July 2026) was a South African professional soccer player who played as a midfielder. Born in Cape Town, Adams represented South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jayden Oswin Adams[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 May 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Mamelodi, South Africa[1] | ||
| Date of death | 11 July 2026 (aged 25) | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Stellenbosch | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2025 | Stellenbosch | 109 | (7) |
| 2025–2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 40 | (4) |
| Total | 149 | (11) | |
| International career | |||
| 2022–2026 | South Africa | 9 | (2) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Born in Cape Town, Adams came through the academy of Stellenbosch before becoming the club's first academy graduate to sign a professional contract when he signed a long-term contract in August 2020.[3][4] He made his senior debut later that month as a substitute in a 1–1 draw at home to Chippa United on 28 August.[5]
International career
Adams was named to the South Africa squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.[2]
Style of play
Adams played as a midfielder, but also played as a winger.[4]
Death
Adams died on 11 July 2026, at the age of 25. His death was confirmed by his representatives and guardian, with family spokesperson Brendine Johnson requesting privacy on behalf of the family.[6]
Career statistics
- As of 25 February 2025[5]
| Club | Season | League | Cup1 | League Cup2 | Other3 | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stellenbosch FC | 2019–20 | South African Premiership | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 2 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 22 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 26 | 2 | ||
| 2022–23 | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 35 | 3 | ||
| 2024–25 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 2 | ||
| Total | 109 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 130 | 8 | ||
| Mamelodi Sundowns | 2024–25 | South African Premiership | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 |
| Career total | 115 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 138 | 10 | ||
1 Includes Nedbank Cup matches.
2 Includes Telkom Knockout matches.
3 Includes MTN 8 matches.
International
- As of match played 25 March 2025
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2022 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 6 | 2 | |
Scores and results list South Africa's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 March 2025 | Peter Mokaba Stadium, South Africa |  Lesotho |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) |
| 2 | 25 March 2025 | Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Ivory Coast |  Benin |
2–0 | 2–0 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF) |
Honours
Stellenbosch FC
- 2023 Carling Knockout Champions
Mamelodi Sundowns
South Africa
- Africa Cup of Nations third place: 2023[7]
