Adam Pearlman (soccer)

Adam Pearlman

Pearlman with Toronto FC II in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth	5 April 2005
Place of birth	Johannesburg, South Africa
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Toronto FC II
Number	51
Youth career
	Highlands Park FC
	Glen Shields SC
	Future Soccer Academy
2016–2022	Toronto FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021	Toronto FC III	5	(0)
2022–	Toronto FC II	45	(0)
2022–2023	→ Toronto FC (loan)	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of September 24, 2023

Adam Pearlman (born 5 April 2005) is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro. He has been called up to Canada at youth international level.

Early life

Born in South Africa, Pearlman began playing soccer at age four with Highlands Park. In 2012, he moved to Thornhill, Ontario, Canada with his family, when he was seven, and joined Glen Shields SC, and later Future Soccer Academy. In October 2016, he joined the Toronto FC Academy, playing across the U12 to U19 levels and also participated in the 2018 U13 CONCACAF Champions League.

Club career

He played with Toronto FC III in the League1 Ontario Summer Championship in 2021.

On 8 April 2022, he signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro. He made his debut on 10 April against New York City FC II.

On 15 April 2022, he signed a short-term four-day loan with the first team, Toronto FC, ahead of their Major League Soccer match against the Philadelphia Union, but was an unused substitute. He signed additional short-term agreements on 14 May and 24 May. He was named to the East roster for the 2022 MLS Next All-Star Game for MLS U18 Academy prospects. On July 4, 2023, he again signed a short-term loan with the first team. He signed additional short-term loans on July 8, August 30, and October 7. He made his Major League Soccer debut for the first team on July 8 against St. Louis City SC.

International career

In December 2021, he was invited to a camp for the Canada U20 team in January 2022, however the camp was cancelled due to a rise in the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2022, Pearlman was named to the 60-man provisional Canada U20 team for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, and in June was named to the extended five-man training squad for the team.

Career statistics

As of match played September 24, 2023