Adam Lewis, a former Liverpool academy product, was once praised highly by club legend Steven Gerrard, who called him the best young player he had seen at that level. A left-back with a lot of promise, Lewis came through Liverpool’s Melwood academy and made his senior debut in a 2020 FA Cup match against Shrewsbury Town. Unfortunately, that appearance turned out to be his only one for the first team.
Despite early praise, including being described by Gerrard as better than himself at that age, Lewis’s career didn’t unfold as expected. He spent time on loan at clubs like Amiens in France, Plymouth Argyle, Livingston, and Newport County. It was at Newport where he showed glimpses of his potential, including a notable assist against Manchester United in the FA Cup.
In 2024, Lewis left Liverpool permanently, joining Morecambe. Although he was a regular starter, the team finished bottom of League Two and were relegated from the Football League. However, his individual performances were enough to earn a move to Chesterfield, allowing him to remain in League Two for the 2025/26 season.
Internationally, Lewis made appearances up to the England U20 level, but his senior national team prospects faded.
### Career Overview (Club Appearances and Stats):
* **Liverpool (2019–2024)**: 1 game
* **Amiens (loan)**: 9 games
* **Plymouth (loan)**: 20 games, 1 goal, 2 assists
* **Livingston (loan)**: 14 games
* **Newport County (loan)**: 58 games, 3 goals, 12 assists
* **Morecambe (2024–25)**: 52 games, 1 goal, 7 assists
* **Chesterfield (2025–)**: Newly signed, yet to debut
Lewis’s story is a reminder of how unpredictable football careers can be, even for those who show great early potential.
