Adam Mitter

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Adam Mitter

| image = Mitter.jpg

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| caption = Mitter playing for Valour FC in 2019

| fullname = Adam Thomas Mitter

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1993|01|05}}

| birth_place = Shrewsbury, England

| height =

| position = Centre-back

| currentclub = Butwal Lumbini

| clubnumber = 5

| youthyears1 =

| youthclubs1 = Southport

| youthyears2 = 2009

| youthclubs2 = Preston North End

| youthyears3 = 2009–2011

| youthclubs3 = Blackpool

| years1 = 2011–2012

| clubs1 = Hibernian

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| goals1 =

| years2 = 2012

| clubs2 = Kettering Town

| caps2 = 3

| goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2012

| clubs3 = Warrington Town

| caps3 =

| goals3 =

| years4 = 2013

| clubs4 = Ånge IF

| caps4 = 20

| goals4 = 3

| years5 = 2013

| clubs5 = Barrow

| caps5 =

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| years6 = 2013–2014

| clubs6 = Chorley

| caps6 =

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| years7 = 2014

| clubs7 = West Torrens Birkalla

| caps7 = 16

| goals7 = 0

| years8 = 2015–2016

| clubs8 = Loyola Meralco

| caps8 = 29

| goals8 = 5

| years9 = 2016

| clubs9 = Stafford Rangers

| caps9 =

| goals9 =

| years10 = 2016–2017

| clubs10 = Fateh Hyderabad

| caps10 = 25

| goals10 = 4

| years11 = 2017–2018

| clubs11 = Ilocos United

| caps11 = 15

| goals11 = 1

| years12 = 2018

| clubs12 = Hougang United

| caps12 = 14

| goals12 = 1

| years13 = 2018

| clubs13 = Global Cebu

| caps13 = 10

| goals13 = 0

| years14 = 2019

| clubs14 = Valour FC

| caps14 = 20

| goals14 = 0

| years15 = 2020

| clubs15 = Persiraja Banda Aceh

| caps15 =

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| years16 = 2021

| clubs16 = Rayong

| caps16 = 12

| goals16 = 0

| years17 = 2021

| clubs17 = Persita Tangerang

| caps17 = 10

| goals17 = 0

| years18 = 2022

| clubs18 = PSM Makassar

| caps18 = 5

| goals18 = 0

| years19 = 2022

| clubs19 = Pattaya United

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| years20 = 2022–2023

| clubs20 = Krabi

| caps20 =

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| years21 = 2023–2024

| clubs21 = Bala Town

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| years22 = 2024

| clubs22 = → Colwyn Bay (loan)

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| years23 = 2024

| clubs23 = Persiraja Banda Aceh

| caps23 = 9

| goals23 = 0

| years24 = 2025

| clubs24 = Nusantara United

| caps24 = 4

| goals24 = 0

| years25 = 2025–

| clubs25 = Butwal Lumbini

| caps25 = 3

| goals25 = 0

| club-update = 8 April 2025

}}

Adam Thomas Mitter (born 5 January 1993) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Butwal Lumbini.

A prolific journeyman, Mitter has played at senior level for clubs from England, Scotland, Sweden, Australia, the Philippines, India, Singapore, Canada, Indonesia, Thailand and Nepal.

Playing career

=Preston North End=

In early 2009, Mitter joined the youth academy of Championship club Preston North End.

=Blackpool=

In summer 2009, Mitter signed a two-year youth contract with English Premier League side Blackpool.{{cite web |title=Edwin de Graaf out, Adam Mitter in at Hibs |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/14742745 |publisher=BBC |access-date=13 April 2019 |date=1 September 2011}} During his time with the Seasiders, Mitter captained both the U18 team and the reserve team.

=Hibernian=

In August 2011, Mitter signed with Scottish Premier League side Hibernian.

=Kettering Town=

After leaving Hibs in autumn 2012, Mitter signed with newly relegated Southern Football League Premier Division club Kettering Town in early November as part of a major re-build of the squad.{{cite web |title=New-Look Poppies Surprise Many |url=http://nonleague.pitchero.com/uncategorized/new-look-poppies-surprise-many-17732/ |publisher=Non-League |access-date=13 April 2019 |date=12 November 2012}} He was named captain at age 19 and made three appearances for Kettering before leaving the club in late November.{{cite web |title=Wire Add Former Hibs Defender to Squad |url=http://nonleague.pitchero.com/uncategorized/wire-add-former-hibs-defender-to-squad-18323/ |publisher=Non-League |access-date=13 April 2019 |date=1 December 2012}}

=Warrington Town=

On 1 December 2012, Mitter signed with Northern Premier League Division One North side Warrington Town.

=Ånge IF=

In January 2013, Mitter signed with Swedish Division 3 side Ånge IF despite offers in Iceland and Australia.{{cite web|url=http://www.st.nu/sport/fotboll/meriterad-engelsman-ar-klar-for-spel-med-ange-if|title=Meriterad engelsman är klar för spel med Ånge IF}}{{cite web|url=https://www.svenskafans.com/grasplan/Intervju-med-Adam-Mitter-469381.aspx|title=Intervju med Adam Mitter - Ånge IF |website=svenskafans.com}} Mitter was again named captain and helped the club earn promotion to Division 2.

=Barrow=

After a successful season in Sweden, Mitter returned to England and signed with Northern Premier League Premier Division side Barrow on 25 November 2013.{{cite web |title=Barrow Bring in New Defender |url=http://nonleague.pitchero.com/uncategorized/barrow-bring-in-new-defender-26967/ |publisher=Non-League |access-date=13 April 2019 |date=25 November 2013}}

=Chorley=

Only a few weeks after joining Barrow however, Mitter signed with NPL Premier Division leaders Chorley on 16 December 2013.{{cite web |title=Magpies Move for Mitter |url=http://nonleague.pitchero.com/uncategorized/magpies-move-for-mitter-27489/ |publisher=Non-League |access-date=13 April 2019 |date=16 December 2013}}{{cite web |title=Adam MITTER |url=http://www.chorleymagpies.co.uk/joomla-2.5.4/index.php/players-staff/former-players/1410-adam-mitter |publisher=Chorley F.C. |access-date=13 April 2019}}

=West Torrens Birkalla=

In 2014, Mitter signed in Australia with NPL South Australia side West Torrens Birkalla.{{cite web|url=https://englishplayersabroad.wordpress.com/2016/04/11/adam-mitter-loyola-meralco-sparks-philippines-football/|title=Exclusive interview with Loyola Meralco Sparks' Adam Mitter|date=11 April 2016}} He made 16 appearances that season as the Birks finished 11th out of 14.{{cite web|url=http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=197738968&client=1-10180-150502-294867-20337661|title=Adam Mitter - Player Statistics|website=SportsTG}}

=Loyola Meralco=

In January 2015, Mitter signed with Filipino United Football League club Loyola Meralco Sparks.{{cite web|url=http://onemeralcosports.com/loyola-sparks/know-your-sparks-adam-mitter/|title=One Meralco Sports » Know Your Sparks: Adam Mitter|website=onemeralcosports.com|access-date=29 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180213021704/http://onemeralcosports.com/loyola-sparks/know-your-sparks-adam-mitter/|archive-date=13 February 2018|url-status=dead}} He settled well in the country and helped the club win the 2014-15 PFF National Men's Cup and finish second in the league. After his first season, he extended his contract with the Sparks with the goal of winning the league title.{{cite web|url=http://fastbreak.com.ph/adam-mitter-knows-itll-be-a-bumpy-ride/|title=Adam Mitter knows it'll be a bumpy ride - FASTBREAK.COM.PH|website=fastbreak.com.ph|date=17 February 2016 }}

=Stafford Rangers=

In August 2016, Mitter returned to the Northern Premier League Premier Division, signing with Stafford Rangers.{{cite web |title=Rangers Cleared to Play New Signing |url=http://nonleague.pitchero.com/uncategorized/rangers-cleared-to-play-new-signing-49288/ |publisher=Non-League |access-date=13 April 2019 |date=22 August 2016}}

=Fateh Hyderabad=

Turning out for Fateh Hyderabad for the 2016-17 I-League 2nd Division, the English centre-back stated that Indian football was on the rise, going on to say that it would someday match the big leagues.{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/The-Indian-scenario-is-getting-better-says-Mitter/article17056195.ece|title=The Indian scenario is getting better, says Mitter|first=A. Joseph|last=Antony|date=18 January 2017|work=The Hindu}} Mitter would also take up the role as club captain and guide them to the highest league finish and lowest number of goals conceded in the I-League 2nd Division preliminary round.

=Ilocos United=

In September 2017, Mitter returned to the Philippines to play for Philippines Football League side Ilocos United, where he was named captain of the team.{{cite web|url=http://visayandailystar.com/2017/September/30/sportnews1.htm|title=DAILY STAR: Sports|website=visayandailystar.com}}

=Hougang United=

In January 2018, Mitter signed with Singaporean club Hougang United for the 2018 Singapore Premier League after receiving other offers in India and Malaysia.{{cite web|url=https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/sleague-2018-transfer-round-whos-and-whos-out|title=S.League 2018 Transfer Round-Up: Who's in and Who's out?|date=31 January 2018|website=FourFourTwo|access-date=1 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212201816/https://www.fourfourtwo.com/sg/features/sleague-2018-transfer-round-whos-and-whos-out|archive-date=12 February 2018|url-status=dead}}[https://tnp.straitstimes.com/sports/singapore-football/hougangs-new-signing-mitter-recalls-blackpools-tight-knit-atmosphere Hougang's new signing Mitter recalls Blackpool's tight-knit atmosphere] The New Paper

=Global Cebu=

In July 2018, Mitter signed with Philippines Football League side Global Cebu, marking Mitter's third spell in the Philippines.{{cite news |last1=Fernandez |first1=Lawrence Andrew |title=Filipino-British striker Gilmar to play for Global Cebu FC |url=https://www.foxsports.ph/football/asian-football/philippine-football/pfl/885997/gilmar-agrees-joining-global-cebu/ |access-date=20 July 2018 |work=Fox Sports Asia |date=20 July 2018}}

=Valour FC=

On 12 April 2019, Mitter signed with newly founded Canadian Premier League club Valour ahead of their inaugural season.{{cite web|url=https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/valour-fc-sign-defender-adam-mitter|title=Valour FC sign defender Adam Mitter|website=valourfc.canpl.ca|publisher=Canadian Premier League|date=12 April 2019|access-date=12 April 2019|archive-date=12 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190412170353/https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/valour-fc-sign-defender-adam-mitter|url-status=dead}} That year, he made twenty league appearances and one appearance in the Canadian Championship.{{cite web |title=A. Mitter |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/adam-mitter/323364/ |publisher=Soccerway |access-date=29 November 2019}} On 29 November 2019, the club announced that Mitter would not be returning for the following season.{{cite web |title=Valour FC Roster Moves |url=https://valourfc.canpl.ca/article/valour-fc-roster-moves |publisher=Valour FC |access-date=29 November 2019 |date=29 November 2019}}

=Persiraja Banda Aceh=

On 8 January 2020, Mitter signed a year contract with indonesian Liga 1 side Persiraja Banda Aceh.{{cite web |title=Persiraja Resmi Mendatangkan Bek Jebolan Liga Inggris |url=https://m.bola.com/indonesia/read/4151291/persiraja-resmi-mendatangkan-bek-jebolan-liga-inggris|publisher=m.bola.com |access-date=9 January 2020|language=id |date= 9 January 2020}} On 29 February 2020, Mitter made his competitive debut by starting in a 0–0 draw at Bhayangkara.{{cite web |title=Persiraja vs. Bhayangkara - 29 February 2020 - Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2020/02/29/indonesia/super-liga/persiraja-banda-aceh/bhayangkara-surabaya-utd/3238711/|publisher=soccerway.com |access-date=29 February 2020|date= 29 February 2020}} On 10 December, Mitter decided to terminate his contract with Persiraja, it is almost certain that there will be no official professional football competition until the end of 2020. PSSI and PT LIB have decided to postpone the competition until February next year.{{cite web |title=Liga 1 Belum Jelas, Adam Mitter Resmi Tinggalkan Persiraja Banda Aceh|url=https://www.suara.com/bola/2020/12/10/194144/liga-1-belum-jelas-adam-mitter-resmi-tinggalkan-persiraja-banda-aceh|publisher=suara.com |access-date=10 December 2020|date= 10 December 2020}}

=Rayong=

In January 2021, Mitter agreed to join newly promoted Thai League 1 side Rayong.{{cite web|url=https://www.acehfootball.net/en/2021/01/07/adam-mitter-perkuat-tim-papan-bawah-thailand-ini-nama-klubya/|title=Adam Mitter Strengthens Thailand's Lower Board Team, This is the Club Name|website=acehfootball.net|date=7 January 2021|access-date=11 January 2021}}

=Persita Tangerang=

On 4 May 2021, Mitter signed a year contract with indonesian Liga 1 side Persita Tangerang.{{cite web |title=Adam Mitter, Rekrutan Pendekar Asing Perdana Persita Di 2021|url=https://persitafc.com/news/adam-mitter-rekrutan-pendekar-asing-perdana-persita-di-2021|publisher=persitafc.com |access-date=5 May 2021|language=id |date= 5 May 2021}} On 28 August, Mitter made his competitive debut by starting in a 1–2 win at Persipura Jayapura.{{cite web |title=Persipura vs. Persita - 28 August 2021 - Soccerway|url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2021/08/27/indonesia/super-liga/persipura-jayapura/persita-tangerang/3514551/|publisher=soccerway.com |access-date=28 August 2021|language=id |date= 28 August 2021}} He only made ten appearances with the club.

=PSM Makassar=

On 12 January 2022, Mitter signed a contract with indonesian Liga 1 side PSM Makassar.{{cite web |title=Adam Mitter Gabung PSM Makassar Jelang Penutupan Bursa Transfer, Serif Hasic Out?|url=https://galuh.id/adam-mitter-gabung-psm-makassar-jelang-penutupan-bursa-transfer-serif-hasic-out/|publisher=persitafc.com |access-date=12 January 2022|language=id |date= 12 January 2022}}

In January 2024, he joined Cymru Premier side Colwyn Bay on loan until the end of the season from divisional rivals Bala Town.{{cite web|url=https://cbfc.wales/adam-mitter-joins-on-loan/|title=Adam Mitter joins on loan|publisher=Colwyn Bay F.C.|date=8 January 2024|accessdate=18 January 2024}}

In July 2024, Mitter returned to Indonesia to sign for Liga 2 side Persiraja Banda Aceh.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/PersirajaBandaAcehOfficial/posts/pfbid02CUGAbS67ymCiASz4EouqheRJ6aanZLMHs4cbzCTCtZCZwPPZigobCMS6EWAt31i4l|title=𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤! 🦍 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐦! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✨|website=facebook.com|date=15 July 2024|accessdate=15 July 2024}} On 19 January 2025, Mitter joined fellow Liga 2 side Nusantara United.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DE_eBFoSrVE/ |title=Pemberhentian selanjutnya Adam Mitter: Nusantara United ✅|website=instagram.com|date=19 January 2025|accessdate=20 January 2025|language=Indonesian}}

On 16 February 2025, through his personal Instagram account, Mitter announced that he would be retiring as a professional footballer.{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DGH1QQTyAkcFL5VYyX7tQJ1SL7iCP8DudtqHJQ0/?img_index=2&igsh=MWZoMmptMXM3YTl0Mg== |title=Football |website=instagram.com |date=16 February 2025 |accessdate=20 February 2025}}{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DGIYzviyE6Z/?igsh=MTVheW81cWc5bmFmcQ== |title=ADAM MITTER GANTUNG SEPATU |website=instagram.com|date=16 February 2025 |accessdate=19 February 2025 |language=id}}