Who is Adam Daghim? Meet the Leicester-linked target who idolises Neymar and Erling Haaland

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Leicester City are gearing up for a busy end to the transfer window this winter.

It’s been a month of frustration for Leicester so far, who have made one signing this month.

Defender Woyo Coulibaly joined from Parma and made his debut in the Foxes’ 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur.

Tom Cannon and Hamza Choudhury have both departed for Sheffield United but, as Leicester target four key positions, one star who has been linked fits the bill.

Ruud van Nistelrooy wants a left-sided centre-back, winger and a forward, which is where Adam Daghim fits in.

An exciting young prospect, Daghim has been linked with the Foxes and could be the missing piece to Leicester’s survival hopes.

So, with that, here is everything you need to know about the Red Bull Salzburg star.

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Adam Daghim age/birthplace

Adam Daghim was born in Vanlose, Denmark on 28 September 2005, which makes him 19-years-old at the time of writing.

Adam Daghim height

Daghim stands at approximately six feet and one inches, or 1.86m, which is around an average height for the rest of the Leicester squad.

Adam Daghim nationality

Daghim was born in Denmark and has played for the Danish youth team but is also able to represent Palestine.

He is yet to receive a senior call-up for either one of Denmark and Palestine but if he were to choose the latter, he would be the first Palestinian to play in the Premier League.

Adam Daghim’s inspirations

Daghim is playing at Red Bull Salzburg, who have been home to some great talents over the years, and the 19-year-old has taken inspiration from former playing Erling Haaland, as well as fellow world class star Neymar.

After signing a contract extension in 2024, he said: “I really like Neymar, and Erling Haaland is my big idol. He scores loads of goals, and you can’t do the job any better than he does.”

Adam Daghim position

The 19-year-old is an attacking player and can operate on the left and right hand side of the pitch and even as a striker when needed.

Adam Daghim playing style

Daghim loves to move behind the defence and use his pace to latch onto through balls and drive towards the byline before getting the cross in.

Despite his young age, his understanding of reading the play is exceptional and capable of linking up short passes/long balls.

He also suits the counter-attacking style of play which could benefit Leicester away from home where they are likely to defend and soak up pressure before bursting on the break.

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Adam Daghim career

Daghim began his career at Danish outfit AGF and became the youngest player to appear in the Danish Superliga when he made his debut against Vejle in April 2022.

He then joined Red Bull Salzburg on 30 August 2023 but spent time at the team’s feeder club FC Liefering before becoming a member of the Salzburg first team.