Alex Kiwomya
![]() Kiwomya playing for Crewe in August 2016 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Andrew Alexander Kiwomya[1] | ||
Date of birth | 20 May 1996 | ||
Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.79 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Winger, forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Macclesfield | ||
Youth career | |||
–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) |
2017–2020 | Doncaster Rovers | 16 | (1) |
2018–2019 | → Chesterfield (loan) | 14 | (4) |
2020 | → Chorley (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2020 | Chesterfield | 5 | (1) |
2021 | King's Lynn Town | 24 | (2) |
2021–2022 | Bruno's Magpies | 5 | (0) |
2022– | Macclesfield | 0 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2011 | England U16 | 2 | (1) |
2012–2013 | England U17 | 8 | (1) |
2013–2014 | England U18 | 3 | (1) |
2014–2015 | England U19 | 4 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:48, 5 March 2022 (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 North West Counties Premier Division side Macclesfield as a winger and forward.
Early and personal life[]
Kiwomya was born on 20 May 1996 in Sheffield.[3] 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.[4][5][6] He had been a junior athletics champion in the 100m; at the age of 14 he ran the event in 10.98 seconds.[3]
Kiwomya is of English, Jamaican, Ugandan, and Scottish heritage.[7]
Kiwomya was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2017.[8]
Kiwomya and his girlfriend, Talitha Minnis of Ex on the Beach, have a son born in January 2016.[9]
Club career[]
Chelsea[]
Kiwomya moved from Rotherham United to Chelsea in 2010.[4][5] After his move to Chelsea, Kiwomya featured in the Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-21s squads.[10]
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.[11]
In July 2016, Kiwomya signed a one-year extension, staying with the London side until June 2017.[12]
Loan spells[]
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He signed a one-month loan deal with Barnsley in January 2015.[4][5][13][14] He was seen as a replacement for Devante Cole, who returned to parent club Manchester City following the expiry of his loan spell.[15] Kiwomya made his senior professional debut with Barnsley, playing 77 minutes in a 2–0 home victory over Yeovil Town.[16] Kiwomya's father Andy had also started career with Barnsley.[15] On 3 February 2015, Barnsley extended Kiwomya's loan deal for a further month, until 3 March 2015.[17] He returned to Chelsea after failing to impress with Barnsley.[18]
On 21 January 2016, Kiwomya joined League One side Fleetwood Town on a one-month loan deal until 20 February 2016.[19] On 23 January 2016, Kiwomya made his debut coming off the bench, replacing David Henen against Doncaster Rovers.[20] 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.[21]
On 20 July 2016, Kiwomya joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on loan until 9 January 2017.[22][23] On 6 August 2016, Kiwomya made his Crewe debut, replacing George Cooper in the 62nd minute and scoring the second goal in a 2–1 win at Stevenage.[24] 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.[25] In September 2016, Kiwomya was nominated for Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month award.[26] 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.[27] After returning from injury, Crewe's manager Steve Davis said he had approached Chelsea about extending Kiwomya's loan period beyond January 2017,[28][29] and the loan was extended to the end of the season on 9 January 2017.[30] On 9 May 2017, Crewe announced that Kiwomya would be returning to his parent club.[31]
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.[32][33] Kiwomya was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2017.[8]
In October 2018, he joined Chesterfield on loan.[34]
He was transfer-listed by Doncaster at the end of the 2018–19 season.[35] He moved on loan to Chorley in February 2020 for a month.[36]
He was released by Doncaster at the end of the 2019–20 season.[37]
Non-league[]
After a trial with Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük,[38] Kiwomya re-signed for Chesterfield, on a permanent basis in October 2020.[39] On 12 December 2020, it was announced that Kiwomya had been released by Chesterfield.[40]
On 5 January 2021 he signed for King's Lynn Town.[41] On 4 June 2021 it was announced that he would be released from the club at the end of the season.[42]
Gibraltar[]
In November 2021 Kiwomya moved abroad for the first time, signing for Gibraltar National League side Bruno's Magpies. He made his debut on 20 November, coming on as a substitute in a 3–2 win over Lions Gibraltar.[43]
Macclesfield[]
On 4 March 2022, Kiwomya signed for Macclesfield.[44]
International career[]
Kiwomya has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels.[6]
Playing style[]
Kiwomya was described by Chelsea as "a pacey player who mostly operates as a winger but can play as a central striker",[13] and as "an exciting striker with electric pace."[3]
Career statistics[]
Club | Season | Division | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
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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 | |
2019–20[46] | League One | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
Total | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | ||
Chesterfield (loan) | 2018–19 | National League | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 5 |
Career total | 73 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 86 | 13 |
Honours[]
Club[]
- Chelsea Reserves
- FA Youth Cup: 2011–12,[47] 2013–14[48]
- Professional Development League: 2013–14[49]
- UEFA Youth League: 2014–15[50]
International[]
- England U16
- Victory Shield : 2012[51]
References[]
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b Alex Kiwomya at Soccerway
- ^ a b c "Profile". Chelsea F.C. Archived from the original on 12 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ a b c "Chelsea's Kiwomya joins Barnsley as Ramage extends stay". BBC Sport. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Profile". The Football Association. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ Kiwomya, Alexander (23 March 2018). "English , Jamaican , Ugandan And Scottish is my mix for the people asking".
- ^ a b "Doncaster Rovers: Light at the end of the tunnel for comeback kid Alex Kiwomya". www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk.
- ^ Tutton, Charlotte (7 February 2016). "Talitha Minnis gives birth to son". OK! Magazine.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 12 March 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-12.
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- ^ "Crewe have signed Chelsea winger Alex Kiwomya on loan until January". Sky Sports. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Kiwomya goes on loan". Chelsea F.C. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ "Chelsea Youngster Alex Kiwomya Signs on Loan". Barnsley F.C. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ a b "Kiwomya to be seventh son of a Red to play for Barnsley". Barnsley Chronicle. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ^ "Barnsley 2–0 Yeovil Town". BBC Sport. 10 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
- ^ "Kiwomya extends Barnsley loan". Chelsea F.C. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
- ^ "Chelsea recall Kiwomya from Barnsley". tribalfootball.com.
- ^ "Kiwomya loan move". Chelsea F.C. 21 January 2016.
- ^ "Fleetwood Town vs. Doncaster Rovers 0 - 0". Soccerway. 23 January 2016.
- ^ "Fleetwood sends Alex Kiwomya back to Chelsea". 23 February 2016.
- ^ "Crewe loan for Kiwomya". Chelsea F.C. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
- ^ "Chelsea winger Alex Kiwomya joins Crewe Alexandra on loan until January". BBC Sports. 20 July 2016.
- ^ "Match Report: Stevenage 1-2 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 6 August 2016.
- ^ "Crewe Alexandra 3-3 Hartlepool United". BBC Sport. 16 August 2016.
- ^ "Crewe Alex's Alex Kiwomya is hungry for more after nomination". Crewe Chronicle. 7 September 2016.
- ^ "Kiwomya Returns To Crewe For Rehab". CreweAlex.net. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ^ Morse, Peter (18 October 2016). "Crewe Alex want talks with Chelsea over Alex Kiwomya". Crewe Chonicle. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Crewe want another pacy winger - Davis". BBC Sport. BBC. 26 October 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Flying winger will remain at Crewe until the end of the season". CreweAlex.net. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
- ^ Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2017, CreweAlex.net. Retrieved: 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Kiwomya to bring goals". Doncaster Rovers Official Site. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 16 June 2017.
- ^ "Alex Kiwomya: Doncaster Rovers sign Chelsea forward on a three-year deal". BBC Sport. 16 June 2017.
- ^ Smyth, Graham (11 October 2018). "Chesterfield land versatile Doncaster Rovers forward with 'exceptional pace'". Derbyshire Times. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ^ "Doncaster Rovers: Tommy Rowe, Andy Butler & Danny Andrew offered new deals". BBC Sport. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Kiwomya signs on loan from Doncaster | Chorley FC".
- ^ "Retained list confirmed". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk.
- ^ "FENERBAHCE VS. FATIH KARAGÜMRÜK 2 - 2". uk.soccerway.com. 22 August 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
- ^ "Chesterfield complete double signing ahead of Woking match". www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk.
- ^ "Rawson on loan/Kiwomya departs". Chesterfield FC. 12 December 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
- ^ Lakey, Chris (5 January 2021). "King's Lynn Town swoop for former Chelsea youngster". Eastern Daily Press.
- ^ "Linnets announce retained list". 4 June 2021.
- ^ Lions Gibraltar 2–3 Bruno's Magpies Gibraltar Football Association. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
- ^ "Silkmen sign Alex Kiwomya". Macclesfield F.C. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 5 March 2022.
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- ^ "Games played by Alex Kiwomya in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
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- ^ "FA Youth Cup: 2014". chelseafc.com.
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- ^ "Schools' Association Football International Board - Sky Sports Victory Shield". Safib.org. Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
External links[]
- England profile at The FA
- Alex Kiwomya at Soccerbase
- 1996 births
- Living people
- English footballers
- Rotherham United F.C. players
- Chelsea F.C. players
- Barnsley F.C. players
- Fleetwood Town F.C. players
- Crewe Alexandra F.C. players
- Doncaster Rovers F.C. players
- Chesterfield F.C. players
- Chorley F.C. players
- King's Lynn Town F.C. players
- English Football League players
- Association football wingers
- Association football forwards
- England youth international footballers
- People educated at Notre Dame High School, Sheffield
- English people of Ugandan descent
- English people of Scottish descent
- English people of Jamaican descent
- National League (English football) players
- People with Guillain–Barré syndrome
- F.C. Bruno's Magpies players
- English expatriate footballers
- English expatriates in Gibraltar
- Expatriate footballers in Gibraltar
- Gibraltar National League players
- Macclesfield F.C. players