Jayden Adams
South African soccer player
South Africa
Midfielder
Jayden Adams: profile
Jayden Adams (born 5 May 2001 in Cape Town, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 11 July 2026.
Adams made the step into senior football with Stellenbosch F.C. in 2020. He played for 2 clubs between 2020 and 2026. His most appearances came at Stellenbosch F.C. (2020–2025), where he made 109 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 136 appearances and 11 goals.
At international level, Adams represented South Africa (2022–2026), earning 13 caps and scoring 2 goals. Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Benin on 25 March 2025 (World Cup Qualification).
Cape Town has produced 146 footballers in our database, including Benni McCarthy, Anele Ngcongca and Quinton Fortune.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2022 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2025 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 2020–2026 (7 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (11 in 136)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 42% of South African internationals on record
- Latest move
- Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Tsepo Masilela, Samu Aghehowa and Moustapha Name (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–2025 | Stellenbosch F.C. |
National First Division | 109 | 7 |
| 2025–2026 | Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 27 | 4 |
| Total | 136 | 11 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | South Africa |
Senior | 13 | 2 |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Mar 2025 | Benin 0–2 South Africa | 84 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jayden Adams born?
Jayden Adams was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Which national team does Jayden Adams play for?
Jayden Adams played international football for South Africa. He has 13 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Jayden Adams played for?
Jayden Adams's recorded clubs are Stellenbosch F.C. and Mamelodi Sundowns F.C..
How tall is Jayden Adams?
Jayden Adams is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Jayden Adams play?
Jayden Adams played as a midfielder.
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