Akor Adams Prioritises Sevilla’s Success Over Personal Glory After Getafe Win
Akor Adams has emphasized that team success remains his top priority despite his recent goal drought, following Sevilla FC’s hard-fought 1-0 away victory over Getafe CF at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on Sunday.
The Nigerian striker played a decisive role in the match, providing the assist for Djibril Sow’s 64th-minute winner, which secured all three points for the visitors.
Although Adams has not scored in his last four appearances, the 25-year-old insisted that individual statistics are secondary to the collective objective of winning matches and climbing the table.
“It doesn’t matter who scores, the important thing is that we accumulate points and keep a clean sheet,” he told the club’s official website.
So far this season, Adams has contributed six goals and three assists in 20 league appearances for Sevilla, underlining his growing importance to the team even beyond scoring.
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Akor Adams’ comments reveal a maturity that often separates good players from great professionals. In modern football, where statistics dominate headlines and social media debates, it is refreshing to hear a striker openly place team success above personal glory.
For Sevilla, this mentality could prove crucial. Clubs rebuilding or fighting for consistency need players who understand that football is a collective sport, not an individual showcase. Adams’ willingness to contribute through assists, pressing, and teamwork — even during a scoring drought — shows he is embracing that responsibility.
From a Nigerian perspective, this attitude is also encouraging. The Super Eagles have long benefited from players who prioritise national pride over ego, and Adams appears to fit into that culture perfectly.
Ultimately, goals will return — they always do for hardworking forwards. But what truly matters is the mindset he is displaying now. If he maintains this team-first approach, both Sevilla and Nigerian fans may soon celebrate not just his assists, but a flood of goals as well.
