# Adam Randell

Adam Fletcher Randell (born 1 October 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship side Plymouth Argyle.

## Career

Randell signed his first professional contract on 1 November 2018 after progressing through the Plymouth Argyle Academy. He is known for his set-piece ability.
Randell made his professional debut on 13 November 2018 in an EFL Trophy match between Argyle and EFL League Two side Newport County, where he started in midfield. Newport won the game 2–0.
In the first friendly of the 2019–20 season, Randell was given the captain's armband by manager Ryan Lowe. With his performance in pre-season Randell was a regular on the bench in the 19/20 season and was the first back up for the defensive midfield position. Also being able to be deployed as a box to box.
Randell joined Torquay United in October 2020 and made his debut as an 80th-minute substitute against Stockport on 3 October in the National League at Plainmoor. He also appeared in the FA Trophy and FA Cup for Torquay. Randell has spent most of his playing time in his main role as a defensive midfielder however, he has been used as a right back as cover for injuries when needed showing his versatility on the field.
Randell won Torquay United's Young Player of the Season award for the 2020–21 season.
Due to Randell's impressive performances on loan at Torquay, Lowe and Plymouth Argyle offered Randell a new contract keeping him at Home Park until the end of the 2021-22 season.
Randell made his first league start for Plymouth Argyle on 30 October 2021 in a 2-1 win against Ipswich Town.
Randell won EFL League One with his boyhood club in 2022-23 playing 33 times. Scoring 4 goals, with the most important of them on the final day at Vale Park. He was also a vital part in helping the Greens avoid relegation from the EFL Championship in 2023-24 playing 45 times. He is currently Vice Captain at Plymouth Argyle.
On 8 March 2025, Randell was handed a three match ban due to misconduct towards a match official at their match against Cardiff City.

## Career statistics

    As of match played 9 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Plymouth Argyle | 2018–19 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 2019–20 | League Two | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 2020–21 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 2021–22 | League One | 24 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 1 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 2022–23 | League One | 33 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 4 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 2023–24 | Championship | 45 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 49 | 4 |
| Plymouth Argyle | 2024–25 | Championship | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 14 | 1 |
| Plymouth Argyle | Total | Total | 118 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 144 | 10 |
| Torquay United (loan) | 2020–21 | National League | 42 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 48 | 3 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 160 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 192 | 13 |
* 1 2 3 4 5 Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
* ↑ Appearance in FA Trophy

## Honours

Plymouth Argyle
* EFL League One: 2022–23
* EFL Trophy: 2022–23 runner-up