Adam Hughes (soccer)
Adam Hughes | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 14, 1982 Australia |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2000s–2010s |
| Known for | Playing for clubs including Doncaster Rovers, Drogheda United, Adelaide United, Perth Glory, and Harbin Yiteng |
Adam Hughes (born 14 July 1982) is a professional footballer from Australia.
United Kingdom and Ireland
After the National Soccer League (NSL) was disbanded, Hughes spent two seasons with English side Doncaster Rovers, where he found it challenging to secure a regular position and departed in 2006. While playing for Drogheda United, he achieved a memorable goal against Dynamo Kyiv in the 2008 Champions League qualification rounds.
Return to Australia
Hughes returned to Australia on 3 March 2009, signing a contract for two years with Adelaide United. His playing history also includes periods at Sligo Rovers in Ireland, Doncaster Rovers in England, as well as Newcastle Jets and Wollongong Wolves in the Australian National Soccer League.
Perth Glory
On 28 April 2011, Hughes committed to a two-year deal with Perth Glory.
China
Continuing his professional journey, Hughes joined Chinese club Harbin Yiteng, competing in the China League One.
A-League career statistics
(Accurate as of 1 June 2018)
| Club | Season | League | Finals | Asia | Total | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appearances | Goals | Assists | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Appearances | Goals | Assists | ||
| Adelaide United | 2009-10 | 26 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 26 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-11 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
| Perth Glory | 2011-12 | 18 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| Harbin Yiteng | 2012 | 28 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 28 | 6 | ||
| 2013 | 25 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 25 | 3 | |||
| 2014 | 27 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 27 | 3 | |||
| 2015 | 24 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 24 | 3 | |||
| 2016 | 21 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 | 1 | |||
| 2017 | 14 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | 3 | |||
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | |||
| Career total | 214 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | 216 | 22 | 0 | |
Honours
Individual awards:
- Selected for the League of Ireland F.A.I Team of the Year: 2007
- Named Player of the Year at Wollongong Wolves: 2004/05
- Awarded Player of the Year at Balgownie Rangers: 2004
- Illawarra Premier League Player of the Year: 2004
- Recognized as Best Team Man by Adelaide United during the 2010–11 Adelaide United season