Tyler Adams (born February 14, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who is currently signed to Leeds United in the English Premier League. The midfielder, who also plays for the United States national team, earns £38,000 every week (£1,976,000 annually) and is estimated to be worth £3.5 million.
Born in Wappingers Falls, New York, on February 14, 1999, to his mother, Melissa Russo, and an unknown father, Adams’ dad has been absent from his life. He was therefore raised by a wonderful stepfather, in the person of Darryl Sullivan, from the age of 13. Here’s more about him.
Biography Summary of Tyler Adams
- Full Name: Tyler Shann Adams
- Nickname: The Grinder
- Date of Birth: February 14, 1999
- Place of Birth: Wappingers Falls, New York, United States
- Ethnicity: African-American
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Education: Roy C Ketcham High School
- Profession: Soccer Player
- Current Team: Leeds United FC
- Position: Midfielder (center, right), Defender
- Net Worth: £3.5 million
- Height: 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m)
- Weight: 72kg
- Sexuality: Straight
- Marital Status: Single
- Girlfriend: Sarah Schmidt
- Parents: Melissa Russo (mother), Darryl Sullivan (stepfather)
- Siblings: Darryl, Dylan, and Donovan Sullivan
- Instagram: @tyler.adams
- Twitter: @tyler_adams14
Tyler Adams’s Parents are Melissa Russo and Darryl Sullivan
Tyler Adams’mother Melissa Russo had to raise her son all by herself since his father was absent. She was a single mother who did a lot to make ends meet and fend for herself and her son. For 13 years, Tyler Adams’ family consisted of just him and his mom. As a result of this, Tyler had to grow up early. And even without a father, he worked hard and grew into a respectable man.
The story changed at the age of 13 when in seventh grade at Roy C Ketcham High School, Darryl Sullivan walked up to Tyler Adams to tell him how his father had been talking about him. They both became friends, and in no time, Tyler’s mom Melissa married Darryl Sullivan, who himself had 3 sons (Darryl, Dylan, and Donovan).
Despite the biological and physical differences between Tyler and his stepfather and half-siblings, they have found a way to build an enviable relationship, and soon, the family of two became a big, happy family of 6.
How Much is Tyler Adams’s Salary and Net Worth?
Tyler Adam’s net worth is estimated to be above £3.5 million. The athlete plays for the United States national team and the English Premier League football club, Leeds United, where he earns a salary of over £38,000 ($44,138.33) per week. This amounts to a total of £1,976,000 (2,295,242.56) annually.
Adams left Bundesliga side Red Bull Leipzig to join Leeds United on June 6, 2022, on a five-year contract for a £20 million ($23.8 million) transfer fee. His current contract will elapse by June 30, 2027. Since Adams made his senior career debut in 2015, this is the highest amount any club has paid for him.
Highlight of His Career
Although he plays as a midfielder primary, Tyler Adams is capable of playing as a winger on either side of the defense or midfield. His versatility and talent has always wowed his audience.
Before his senior career, he represented the United States at multiple levels, including the under-15, under-17, and under-20 levels. He played in all of the team’s matches at the 2015 CONCACAF Under-17 Championships in Honduras, thus helping the United States qualify for the 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup. He also appeared in every match for the United States at the 2017 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in South Korea.
Tyler Adams has also played for the New York Red Bulls II (2015 – 2016), New York Red Bulls (2016 – 2019), and RB Leipzig (2019 – 2022) before he settled with Leeds United.
Tyler Adams is in a Relationship with Sarah Schmidt
Tyler Adams is in a long-term relationship with his German girlfriend, Sarah Schmidt. Adams and Schmidt started dating a couple of years ago. The couple went public in April 2019 when Adams posted a picture of himself and Sarah on a vacation to Greece and captioned it: “Great trip to Greece earlier this month with my girl, and some much needed rest. Back in Germany this week for the start of a new season”.
The couple is currently not married and has no kids together.
Tyler Adams is 5 Feet 9 Inches Tall
Tyler Adams has the height of an average American man. He stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs just 72kg (an equivalent of 158 pounds). Tyler has a fit, slender but muscular body that is suitable for a football player.
Tyler is Active on Social Media
Like most celebrities, Tyler Adams has a very interesting presence on social media. He is active both on Instagram as well as Twitter. He has a verified Instagram page, @tyler.adams with over 175k followers and 244 posts in total. Tyler is also available on Twitter @tyler_adams14. He shares pictures of himself, his family, and his girlfriend on social media.
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