| Age | 24 years |
| Date of birth | January 18, 2002 |
| Height, weight | 180 cm, 75 kg |
| Place of birth | Munich, Germany |
| Citizenship | Germany |
| Position | Winger - forward |
| Club | Borussia Dortmund |
| Number | 27 |
| In the team since | 2022 |
| Contract until | 2027 |
| Contract extension | no |
| Market value | ~40–60 million euros |
| Eye color | dark |
| Preferred foot | right |
Biography of Karim Adeyemi
Karim David Adeyemi was born on January 18, 2002, in Munich to a Nigerian father and a Romanian mother. From an early age, he played football and went through the Bayern academy, but left the club due to contractual disagreements.
After that, he continued his development at Unterhaching, where he impressed and attracted the attention of European clubs. In 2018, he signed a contract with Red Bull Salzburg and was sent to Liefering, where he began his professional career.
At Salzburg, he became one of the best young players in Europe — regularly scoring and winning titles. In 2022, he moved to Borussia Dortmund and quickly adapted:
- scored in the Champions League
- became one of the fastest players in the Bundesliga
- set a speed record of 36.65 km/h
He also scored important goals, including a winning goal against Chelsea in the Champions League. In 2024, he scored a hat-trick in the Champions League, making club history.
Personal life of Karim Adeyemi
Karim Adeyemi has a multicultural background — German, Nigerian, and Romanian.
Since 2023, he has been in a relationship with famous rapper Loredana Zefi, whom he married in 2024.
He is active on social media and is a public figure.
Interesting facts about Karim Adeyemi
- One of the fastest players in the world
- Set a Bundesliga speed record
- Bayern academy graduate
- Can play in multiple attacking positions
- Known for explosive speed and dribbling
- Scored in his debut match for the Germany national team
- One of Germany's most promising players
- Strong in open space play
Statistics of Karim Adeyemi
Overall club statistics
| Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Liefering | 35 | 15 |
| Salzburg | 68 | 27 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 95 | 22 |
| Total | 198 | 64 |
Detailed statistics by club
| Club | All competitions | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salzburg | 94 | 33 | |
| Borussia Dortmund | 143 | 35 |
Statistics by season (key)
| Season | Club | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Salzburg | 38 | 9 |
| 2021–22 | Salzburg | 44 | 23 |
| 2022–23 | Borussia | 32 | 9 |
| 2023–24 | Borussia | 34 | 5 |
| 2024–25 | Borussia | 41 | 12 |
| 2025–26 | Borussia | 36 | 9 |
Germany national team statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 11 |
| Goals | 1 |
Goals for the national team
| № | Opponent | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armenia | World Cup qualification |
Controversies involving Karim Adeyemi
In 2025, Karim Adeyemi found himself at the center of an off-field scandal.
He and his wife were fined for illegal possession of weapons — brass knuckles and a taser were found.
Both received fines in the form of daily payments, but the case did not have serious consequences for the player’s career.
