Adam Henley

Adam David Henley (born 14 June 1994) is a Welsh-American professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League North club Chorley. He primarily operates in the right-back, but can also be deployed at left-back.

Born in Tennessee, USA to a Welsh mother and American father, he moved with his family when he was two years old to England, where he was raised.

Club Career

Early life

Henley was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to a Welsh mother and an American father and moved with his family to Chorley in England when he was two years old and grew up there. He attended Clayton-le-Woods Church of England Primary School, and St Michael's High School.

Before joining the Blackburn Rovers Academy, Henley spent some time in the youth system of Manchester United. He was also at Chorley Harriers' juniors. During his progress to the Blackburn Rovers Academy, he was coached by Manager Gary Bowyer from the U12 side to the U18 side.

Blackburn Rovers

A speedy full back who can play either on the right or the left, Henley quickly progressed from the Blackburn Rovers Academy to become a regular member of the reserve squad.

Henley made his first appearance for the senior squad on 16 July 2011, coming on as a late substitute in their pre-season match against Accrington Stanley. He was also a part of the first team squad that traveled to Hong Kong to play in the 2011 Premier League Asia Trophy. Ahead of the 2011–12 season, he was given a number 39 shirt.

In the 2011–12 season, it wasn't until on 19 November 2011 when Henley made his professional – and Premier League – debut, replacing Michel Salgado and playing the entire second half in a 3–3 draw against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium. On 26 December 2011, Henley earned his first start and played the full 90 minutes against Liverpool at Anfield, which finished in a 1–1 draw. Four days later, Henley signed a new two-and-a-half-year deal, his first professional contract at Blackb

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