Adam Armstrong

Biography

Adam James Armstrong, born on 10 February 1997 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Armstrong began his football journey with the Newcastle United academy at the age of nine. He made his professional debut for Newcastle United on 15 March 2014, coming on as a substitute in a Premier League match against Fulham. In August 2015, Armstrong joined Coventry City on loan for the 201516 season. During his time at Coventry, he scored 20 goals in 40 appearances, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess. In January 2018, Armstrong joined Blackburn Rovers on loan for the remainder of the 201718 season. He made a significant impact, scoring nine goals in 17 appearances. Following this successful loan spell, he signed a permanent four-year contract with Blackburn Rovers on 6 August 2018. Over the next three seasons, Armstrong continued to impress, netting 49 goals in 111 league appearances. In August 2021, Armstrong transferred to Southampton for a reported fee of 15 million. He spent four and a half seasons with Southampton, contributing 38 goals in 114 league appearances. During the 202425 season, he was loaned to West Bromwich Albion, where he added three goals in 12 league appearances. On 2 February 2026, Armstrong joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-and-a-half-year contract for a reported fee of 37 million. Since his arrival, he has scored three goals in 20 league appearances, continuing to demonstrate his goal-scoring abilities. Throughout his career, Armstrong has represented England at various youth levels, including the U16, U17, U18, U19, and U20 teams, earning a total of 45 caps and scoring 31 goals.

Cards in the collection

• Adam Armstrong Panini Prizm Gold /10