Charlie Adam (footballer, born 1962)

Charles Adam (5 April 1962 – 17 December 2012) was a Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder.

Charlie Adam
Personal information
Full name Charles Adam
Date of birth (1962-04-05)5 April 1962
Place of birth Dundee, Scotland
Date of death 17 December 2012(2012-12-17) (aged 50)
Place of death Dundee, Scotland
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Timex Amateurs
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1982–1983 Montrose 8 (0)
1983–1985 Dundee Downfield
1985–1986 St Johnstone 28 (8)
1986–1989 Brechin City 97 (35)
1989 Dundee United 6 (0)
1989 Partick Thistle 8 (2)
1989–1991 Forfar Athletic 36 (7)
1991–1994 Arbroath 81 (10)
Dundee St. Joseph's
Total 264 (62)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Adam played for a number of Scottish clubs, including St Johnstone and Dundee United, starting his career at Montrose. His sons Charlie and Grant are also professional footballers.

Adam died on 17 December 2012 at the age of 50. The cause of death was suicide.

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