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Tyler Adams
Defensive Midfield / United States
Defensive Midfield
27
United States
€25.0M
Profile
Key strength: Ball retention
Deep-lying playmaker
In the heart of Bournemouth's remarkable ascent to 9th in the Premier League table, Tyler Adams has become the metronome that keeps Andoni Iraola's high-octane machine ticking. The 27-year-old American defensive midfielder, now valued at a robust €25 million, embodies the understated excellence that defines the Cherries' unexpected surge—boasting just one solitary yellow card across 16 tireless outings this season. With 2 goals, 1 assist, and 1,219 minutes of campaign-defining work, Adams' numbers only scratch the surface of his influence. His 71-rated passing and ball retention mastery have proven the perfect foil for the creative chaos of Evanilson, Marcus Tavernier, and Justin Kluivert ahead of him. During Bournemouth's blistering DDWDW run—collecting 11 points from their last five matches—Adams has been the immovable object alongside Alex Scott, breaking up opposition attacks with surgical precision before initiating transitions with metronomic efficiency. Since his move from Leeds United in 2023, the US international has evolved from promising arrival to indispensable heartbeat. In a side defying expectations, Adams provides the steadying hand that allows Bournemouth's attacking talents to dance.