Akor Adams: profile
Akor Adams (born 29 January 2000 in Benue State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward for Venezia F.C..
Adams's senior club career began in 2022 at Lillestrøm SK. He has played for 4 clubs in 4 countries since 2022. The busiest spell of his career was at Montpellier Hérault Sport Club (2023–2025): 47 appearances and 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 121 appearances and 44 goals.
At international level, Adams has represented Nigeria (2025–present), earning 15 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Lesotho on 10 October 2025 (World Cup Qualification).
Benue State has produced 8 footballers in our database, including Michel Babatunde, Gift Orban and Solomon Kwambe.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2025 (aged about 25)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 25 (match)
- Club career
- 2022–present (5 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Norway, France, Spain and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.36 (44 in 121)
- Height
- 190 cm — taller than 90% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Venezia F.C. (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Somen Tchoyi, Mohamed Abou Gabal and Junior Ajayi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2023 |  Lillestrøm SK |
Eliteserien | 38 | 23 |
| 2023–2025 |  Montpellier Hérault Sport Club |
Ligue 2 | 47 | 11 |
| 2025–2026 |  Sevilla FC |
La Liga | 36 | 10 |
| 2026– |  Venezia F.C. |
Serie A | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 121 | 44 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025– |  Nigeria |
Senior | 15 | 6 |
International goals (7)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Oct 2025 | Lesotho 1–2 Nigeria | 80 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 13 Nov 2025 | Nigeria 4–1 Gabon | 78 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 5 Jan 2026 | Nigeria 4–0 Mozambique | 75 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 10 Jan 2026 | Algeria 0–2 Nigeria | 57 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 27 Mar 2026 | Iran 1–2 Nigeria | 51 | Jordan International Tournament |
| 6 | 10 Jun 2026 | Portugal 2–1 Nigeria | 37 | International Friendly |
| 7 | 6 Oct 2026 | Russia 3–3 Nigeria | 90 | International Friendly |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Akor Adams?
Akor Adams was born on 29 January 2000, which makes him 26 years old.
Where was Akor Adams born?
Akor Adams was born in Benue State, Nigeria.
Which national team does Akor Adams play for?
Akor Adams plays international football for Nigeria. He has 15 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Akor Adams played for?
Akor Adams's recorded clubs are Lillestrøm SK, Montpellier Hérault Sport Club, Sevilla FC and Venezia F.C..
What team does Akor Adams play for now?
According to the latest data, Akor Adams plays for Venezia F.C..
How tall is Akor Adams?
Akor Adams is 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.
What position does Akor Adams play?
Akor Adams plays as a forward.
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