Ali Adams

Alasdair Adams (born 6 November 1991) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was used as a striker for Arbroath once and scored an equaliser wonder goal versus Raith Rovers away at Starks park in 2023–24 season.^[3]

Ali Adams

Personal information
Full name	Alasdair Adams
Date of birth	(1991-11-06) 6 November 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth	Edinburgh, Scotland[1]
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Youth career
	Hibernian
	Leith Athletic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2019	Berwick Rangers	2	(0)
2020	Tranent Juniors	?	(1)
2020–2021	East Fife	0	(0)
2021–2023	Musselburgh Athletic
2023–2024	Arbroath	2	(1)
2024-	East Fife	0	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Adams has had spells with Berwick Rangers and East Fife in the Scottish leagues.^[4] He also used to play for Tranent Juniors and scored a goal for the club in 2020, described as a 55-yard free kick.^[5] Adams joined Arbroath in the summer of 2023 from Musselburgh Athletic.^[6]

Adams made headlines whilst playing for Arbroath in the Scottish Championship on 30 December 2023. He was used as a makeshift outfield substitute against Raith Rovers and, unusually for a goalkeeper, scored with a 30-yard long-range half volley. His side came back from a 2–0 deficit to ultimately draw 2–2.^[7][8][9] He was awarded the SPFL Goal of the Month for the strike.^[10]

He rejoined East Fife on a one-year deal in the summer of 2024.^[11]

Personal life

Adams has also worked as a personal trainer.^[12]