Adam Jesus Jr. Esparza-Saldana (born February 7, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder.
Saldana made his professional debut in a 1âÂÂ0 loss to Reno 1868 on September 15, 2018, coming on as a 31st-minute substitute for Andre Zanga.
On January 19, 2021, Saldana was signed to LA Galaxy's MLS roster.
On March 27, 2024, newly promoted Norwegian top-flight side KFUM Oslo announced that they had signed Saldana on a two-year contract.
On March 1, 2025, Saldana returned to the United States and signed with Los Angeles FC through 2025 and with club options for 2026 and 2027. At the end of the season, Saldana's contract option was declined.
Born in the United States, Saldana who is of Mexican descent, represented the United States national under-17 team at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
Saldana is of Mexican descent and holds dual American and Mexican citizenship.