Adam David Henley (born 14 June 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League North club Chorley.

Before joining the Blackburn Rovers Academy, Henley spent some time in the youth system of Manchester United.

[6] A speedy full back who can play either on the right or the left, Henley quickly progressed from the Blackburn Rovers Academy to become a regular member of the reserve squad.

[7] Henley made his first appearance for the senior squad on 16 July 2011, coming on as a late substitute in their pre-season match against Accrington Stanley.

[8] He was also a part of the first team squad that traveled to Hong Kong to play in the 2011 Premier League Asia Trophy.

[11] On 26 December 2011, Henley earned his first start and played the full 90 minutes against Liverpool at Anfield, which finished in a 1–1 draw.

Henley helped set up the corner that Blackburn got their winner off as they beat Manchester United for the first time since 2005 at Old Trafford.

[17] At the start of the 2012–13 season, Henley's first team opportunities became more limited under manager Steve Kean, as Bradley Orr took his position in the right back; and was sent to the reserve side instead.

[21] Shortly after signing a new contract, Henley revealed he was close to leaving Blackburn Rovers on loan before his first-team return.

Ahead of the 2014–15 season, Henley was publicity called out by Manager Bowyer to fight for his first team place in the right–back position.

[41] After this, Henley regained his first team place at Blackburn Rovers for the rest of the season, playing in the right–back position.

[47] His 50th league appearance for the side came on 13 September 2015, which saw Blackburn Rovers lose 2–1 to Fulham, which he described it as "a good milestone for him personally".

[58] At the end of the 2016–17 season, making three appearances in all competitions, Henley was released by the club upon expiry of his contract.

[59] Upon learning his release, Henley made a farewell statement, saying that: "Blackburn will always have a special place in his heart.

[62] It was announced on 9 January 2018 that Henley signed with Major League Soccer club Real Salt Lake.

[64] After missing the first two matches of the season through injury, Henley made his Red Salt Lake debut, where he started and played 77 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps on 8 April 2018.

[67] On 14 June 2019, Henley returned to English football, at the request of his former manager at Blackburn Rovers, Gary Bowyer, by signing a one-year contract with League Two club Bradford City.

[79] Despite previously having links at Manchester United's youth system, Henley grew up supporting rivals, Liverpool.