Karim Adeyemi, born on the 18th of January 2002 (aged 22), is a German footballer proficient in the forward position, predominantly undertaking the role of a left winger. He plies his trade for Borussia Dortmund, standing 5ft 9in (1.77m) in height and weighing in at 11st 11lb (75kg). You'll spot him on the pitch in the number 27 jersey.
As stated by Transfermarkt, Adeyemi's current market value hovers around £23.5m. His contract term with Borussia Dortmund has 2 years and 10 months remaining, with expiration set for the 30th of June, 2027.
Commencing his professional career with FC Liefering in the Austrian League in the 2018-2019 season, Adeyemi proved his goal-scoring abilities early on by notching six goals in 20 first team appearances. The subsequent 2019-2020 season was even more fruitful, as he scored nine goals in just 14 appearances.
Adeyemi was then transferred to Red Bull Salzburg, where he made a total of 39 appearances over the course of two seasons (2019-2021), potting home eight goals in the process. He also returned to FC Liefering during the 2020-2021 season for a brief stint, adding one more appearance to his record.
The 2021-2022 season represented a personal high for the young German in his time with Red Bull Salzburg, as he tallied an impressive 19 goals from 29 appearances.
It was the successful run in Austria that resulted in his move to his current club Borussia Dortmund in the 2022-2023 season. He's been an active contributor from the get-go, scoring a total of 11 goals in 48 appearances spread over three seasons.
Moreover, Adeyemi's talents have also been on display in the European theatre, as he participated in the Champions Leagues of 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for Borussia Dortmund. His baptism in Europe's premier competition was marked with two goals from eight starts and four substitute appearances in the 2023-2024 season. In the subsequent season, he made one solitary start.
