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Alex Kiwomya
Kiwomya playing for Crewe in August 2016
Personal information
Full name Andrew Alexander Kiwomya[1]
Date of birth (1996-05-20) 20 May 1996 (age 28)
Place of birth Sheffield, England
Position(s) Winger, forward
Team information
Current team
 Doncaster Rovers
Number 23
Youth career
0000–2010 Rotherham United
2010–2015 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Chelsea 0 (0)
2015 → Barnsley (loan) 5 (0)
2016 → Fleetwood Town (loan) 4 (0)
2016–2017 → Crewe Alexandra (loan) 34 (7)
2017– Doncaster Rovers 15 (1)
International career‡
2011 England U16 2 (1)
2012–2013 England U17 8 (1)
2013–2014 England U18 3 (1)
2014–2015 England U19 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:49, 29 August 2018 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:51, 8 August 2015 (UTC)

Andrew Alexander Kiwomya (born 20 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays for Doncaster Rovers, as a winger or striker.

Early and personal life

Kiwomya was born on 20 May 1996 in Sheffield.[2] He attended Notre Dame High School, Sheffield before joining Chelsea's Youth Academy. He is the son of former professional footballer Andy Kiwomya and the nephew of Chris Kiwomya.[3][4][5] He had been a junior athletics champion in the 100m; at the age of 14 he ran the event in 10.98 seconds.[2]

Kiwomya is of English, Jamaican, Ugandan, and Scottish heritage.[6]

Kiwomya and his girlfriend, Talitha Minnis of Ex on the Beach, have a son named August Alexander who was born on 27 January 2016.[7]

Club career

Chelsea

Kiwomya moved from Rotherham United to Chelsea in 2010.[3][4] Since his move to Chelsea, Kiwomya has featured in the Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-21s squads.[8]

Although Kiwomya did not play a part in the UEFA Youth League final, Kiwomya collected a winner's medal and celebrated with his teammates for his contributions during the group stage.[9]

On 1 July 2016, Kiwomya signed a one-year extension, staying with the London side until June 2017.[10][11]

Loan spells

Alex Kiwomya beats Stevenage's Jobi McAnuff just before scoring his first professional goal in a 2-1 Crewe Alexandra win at Stevenage.

He signed a one-month loan deal with Barnsley in January 2015.[3][4][12][13] He was seen as a replacement for Devante Cole, who returned to parent club Manchester City following the expiry of his loan spell.[14] Kiwomya made his senior professional debut with Barnsley, playing 77 minutes in a 2–0 home victory over Yeovil Town.[15] Kiwomya's father Andy had also started career with Barnsley.[14] On 3 February 2015, Barnsley extended Kiwomya's loan deal for a further month, until 3 March 2015.[16] He returned to Chelsea after failing to impress with Barnsley.[17]

On 21 January 2016, Kiwomya joined League One side Fleetwood Town on a one-month loan deal until 20 February 2016.[18] On 23 January 2016, Kiwomya made his debut coming off the bench, replacing David Henen against Doncaster Rovers.[19] On 23 February 2016, Fleetwood decided not to extend his loan and sent him back to his parent-team, Chelsea, after only making four appearances.[20]

On 20 July 2016, Kiwomya joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on loan until 9 January 2017.[21][22] On 6 August 2016, Kiwomya made his Crewe debut, coming off the bench in the 62nd minute and scoring the second goal in a 2–1 win at Stevenage.[23] On 16 August, Kiwomya made his first start, against Hartlepool United, setting up the first goal and scoring the second in a 3–3 draw.[24] In September 2016, Kiwomya was nominated for Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month award.[25] Kiwomya suffered a dislocated shoulder in a match against Grimsby Town on 17 September; the injury did not require surgery, with Kiwomya due to return to regular training in October.[26] After returning from injury, Crewe's manager Steve Davis said he had approached Chelsea about extending Kiwomya's loan period beyond January 2017,[27][28] and the loan was extended to the end of the season on 9 January 2017.[29] On 9 May 2017, Crewe announced that Kiwomya would be returning to his parent club.[30]

Doncaster Rovers

After having tried to sign him during the previous season, on 16 June 2017 it was announced that Kiwomya had joined Doncaster Rovers on a three-year deal.[31][32]

International career

Kiwomya has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels.[5]

Playing style

Kiwomya has been described by club Chelsea as "a pacey player who mostly operates as a winger but can play as a central striker",[12] and as "an exciting striker with electric pace."[2]

Career statistics

As of 29 August 2018.[33][34]
Club Season Division League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chelsea 2014–15 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2015–16 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2016–17 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Barnsley (loan) 2014–15 League One 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Fleetwood Town (loan) 2015–16 League One 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0
Crewe Alexandra (loan) 2016–17 League Two 34 7 2 0 2 0 1 0 39 7
Doncaster Rovers 2017–18 League One 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 1
2018–19 League One 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0
Total 15 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 16 1
Career total 57 8 2 0 3 0 1 0 63 8

Honours

Club

Chelsea Reserves

International

England U16

References

  1. ^ "04 February 2015 Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists" (PDF). Premier League. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 February 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ a b c "Profile". Chelsea F.C. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b c "Chelsea's Kiwomya joins Barnsley as Ramage extends stay". BBC Sport. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  4. ^ a b c Doug Thomson (6 January 2015). "Barnsley loan move for son of former Huddersfield Town fitness coach Andy Kiwomya". Huddersfield Daily Examiner. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  5. ^ a b "Profile". The Football Association. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  6. ^ https://twitter.com/Golden_Kiwomya/status/977237406943535106
  7. ^ "Ex On The Beach star Talitha Minnis gives birth to baby boy August Alexander". 8 February 2016.
  8. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-12. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. ^ "Solanke crowned UEFA Youth League top scorer - UEFA Youth League - News". UEFA.com. 13 April 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  10. ^ "Youngsters sign professional deals". Chelsea F.C. 29 June 2016.
  11. ^ "Done Deals: Two players sign Chelsea contract extensions". 1 July 2016.
  12. ^ a b "Kiwomya goes on loan". Chelsea F.C. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  13. ^ "Chelsea Youngster Alex Kiwomya Signs on Loan". Barnsley F.C. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  14. ^ a b "Kiwomya to be seventh son of a Red to play for Barnsley". Barnsley Chronicle. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  15. ^ "Barnsley 2–0 Yeovil Town". BBC Sport. 10 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  16. ^ "Kiwomya extends Barnsley loan". Chelsea F.C. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  17. ^ "Chelsea recall Kiwomya from Barnsley". tribalfootball.com.
  18. ^ "Kiwomya loan move". Chelsea F.C. 21 January 2016.
  19. ^ "Fleetwood Town vs. Doncaster Rovers 0 - 0". Soccerway. 23 January 2016.
  20. ^ "Fleetwood sends Alex Kiwomya back to Chelsea". 23 February 2016.
  21. ^ "Crewe loan for Kiwomya". Chelsea F.C. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  22. ^ "Chelsea winger Alex Kiwomya joins Crewe Alexandra on loan until January". BBC Sports. 20 July 2016.
  23. ^ "Match Report: Stevenage 1-2 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 6 August 2016.
  24. ^ "Crewe Alexandra 3-3 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 16 August 2016.
  25. ^ "Crewe Alex's Alex Kiwomya is hungry for more after nomination". Crewe Chronicle. 7 September 2016.
  26. ^ "Kiwomya Returns To Crewe For Rehab". CreweAlex.net. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
  27. ^ Morse, Peter (18 October 2016). "Crewe Alex want talks with Chelsea over Alex Kiwomya". Crewe Chonicle. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  28. ^ "Crewe want another pacy winger - Davis". BBC Sport. BBC. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  29. ^ "Flying winger will remain at Crewe until the end of the season". CreweAlex.net. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  30. ^ Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2017, CreweAlex.net. Retrieved: 9 May 2017.
  31. ^ "Kiwomya to bring goals". Doncaster Rovers Official Site. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
  32. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40302404
  33. ^ Alex Kiwomya at Soccerbase
  34. ^ Alex Kiwomya at Soccerway
  35. ^ "FA Youth Cup: 2012". chelseafc.com.
  36. ^ "FA Youth Cup: 2014". chelseafc.com.
  37. ^ "Alex Kiwomya Profile". Chelsea F.C. Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  38. ^ "UEFA Youth League - Chelsea – UEFA.com". UEFA.com.
  39. ^ "Schools' Association Football International Board - Sky Sports Victory Shield". Safib.org. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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