Tony Alexander Adams, (born
October 10,
1966) is a retired
football player who joined
Arsenal F.C. as a schoolboy in
1980, and never left. He had his first team debut in
1983 at the age of 17 vs
Sunderland A.F.C.. Adams was a successful captain of
Arsenal F.C. both in England and in Europe. He captained Arsenal to League titles in 3 different decades, which is unique.
Adams was born in Romford, England.
Adams made his international debut against Spain in 1987 at the age of 20. After 65 more appearances, he decided to quit international football to lengthen his Arsenal career. But later retired from professional football in 2002.
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