Akor Adams

Akor Jerome Adams

Akor Jerome Adams is a Nigerian professional football forward and senior international. As of August 19, 2026, he was a Venezia FC player following a permanent transfer from Sevilla FC in July 2026.

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About Akor Adams

Profile information current to 2026-08-19.

Nigeria · Professional footballer, Forward · 6 affiliations

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Known for: Professional club football; Nigeria senior international football
Country: Nigeria

Professional footballer
Forward

At a glance

Adams joined Venezia FC permanently from Sevilla FC on July 22, 2026.
He scored eight league goals for Lillestrøm SK in 2022 and later recorded 10 goals and four assists in 37 appearances for Sevilla FC.
He was part of the Nigeria team that won bronze at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Early career in Norway

Born in Kogi, Nigeria, in 2000, Adams developed at Jamba Academy before making his professional debut for Sogndal IL in Norway in 2018. He subsequently joined Lillestrøm SK, where he finished as the club's leading league scorer in 2022 with eight goals in 23 matches.

Career in France, Spain and Italy

After Lillestrøm, Adams played for Montpellier HSC before joining Sevilla FC in January 2025. Venezia FC credited him with 13 goals and five assists in 49 Montpellier appearances, while his Sevilla spell produced 10 goals and four assists in 37 appearances. He transferred permanently to Venezia FC in July 2026.

Nigeria international career

Adams has represented Nigeria at senior level and won bronze with the national team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. CAF credited him with two goals and two assists by the semifinal stage, while Sevilla FC reported in July 2026 that he had accumulated 15 senior appearances and six goals; those totals are dated rather than live figures.

Affiliations

Jamba Academy Player development
Sogndal IL Player 2018
Lillestrøm SK Player 2022-01-01
Montpellier HSC Player
Sevilla FC Player 2025-01–2026-07-22
Venezia FC Player 2026-07-22–present

Timeline

2018 Made his professional debut for Sogndal IL in Norway.
2022 Finished as Lillestrøm SK's leading league scorer with eight goals in 23 matches.
2025-01 Joined Sevilla FC from Montpellier HSC during the January transfer window.
2026-07-22 Joined Venezia FC permanently from Sevilla FC, with Venezia announcing a contract through June 30, 2030.

Additional verified details

Current context

Venezia FC announced Adams as a permanent signing from Sevilla FC.
Venezia FC announced that Adams signed a contract running through June 30, 2030. This reflects Venezia FC's announcement and may be affected by subsequent contractual changes.
Sevilla FC reported that Adams had made 15 senior appearances and scored six goals for Nigeria. This is a dated reported total and may have changed after Sevilla FC's July 22, 2026 announcement.

Biographical facts

Adams was born on January 29, 2000, in Kogi, Nigeria.
He developed at Jamba Academy and made his professional debut for Sogndal IL in 2018.
Adams made 37 appearances, scored 10 goals and provided four assists during his Sevilla FC spell.
Sevilla FC reported that Adams won bronze with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.