Akeem Elijah Adams (13 April 1991 – 30 December 2013) was a Trinidadian international footballer who played as a defender.

Club career

Early career

Adams spent his early career in Trinidad with W Connection, T&TEC SC, United Petrotrin and Central. Akeem received a trial with Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer and played the second half of an international friendly against Chivas de Guadalajara on October 12, 2010, in Seattle.

Ferencváros, illness and death

In August 2013, Akeem signed a contract with Hungarian club Ferencváros. On 25 September 2013, Adams suffered a heart attack. His condition did not improve quickly enough and his left leg had to be amputated on October 8 in a life-saving surgery. His doctor stated that his body was not ready for a heart transplant that would be necessary to keep him alive. On 28 December 2013, Adams suffered a stroke while at the Városmajori Heart Clinic and fell into a coma. He died in Budapest on 30 December 2013.

International career

Adams played youth international football with the Trinidad and Tobago under-17 team, participating in the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup and was part of the under-20 squad at 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Adams made his full international debut in March 2008 at age 16, in a 1-0 victory against El Salvador.

Personal life

His brother is fellow player Akini Adams.