Charlie Adam (footballer, born 1962)

Charles Adam (5 April 1962 – 17 December 2012) was a Scottish footballer who played as a midfielder.

Adam played for a number of Scottish clubs, including St Johnstone and Dundee United, starting his career at Montrose. His sons Charlie and Grant are also professional footballers.

Adam died on 17 December 2012 at the age of 50. The cause of death was suicide.

Personal life
Adam was married to Eleanor (d. 2020), with whom he had five children: Charlie, Grant, Connor, Gary and Nicola.