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On 21 January 2016, Kiwomya joined [[Football League One|League One]] side [[Fleetwood Town F.C.|Fleetwood Town]] on a one-month loan deal until 20 February 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kiwomya loan move |url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/01/kiwomya-loan-move.html |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |date=21 January 2016}}</ref> On 23 January 2016, Kiwomya made his debut coming off the bench, replacing [[David Henen]] against [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Fleetwood Town vs. Doncaster Rovers 0 - 0 |url=http://us.soccerway.com/matches/2016/01/23/england/league-one/fleetwood-town-fc/doncaster-rovers-fc/2043753/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=23 January 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/fleetwood-sends-alex-kiwomya-back-to-chelsea-4118388 |title=Fleetwood sends Alex Kiwomya back to Chelsea |date=23 February 2016}}</ref> |
On 21 January 2016, Kiwomya joined [[Football League One|League One]] side [[Fleetwood Town F.C.|Fleetwood Town]] on a one-month loan deal until 20 February 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kiwomya loan move |url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/01/kiwomya-loan-move.html |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |date=21 January 2016}}</ref> On 23 January 2016, Kiwomya made his debut coming off the bench, replacing [[David Henen]] against [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Fleetwood Town vs. Doncaster Rovers 0 - 0 |url=http://us.soccerway.com/matches/2016/01/23/england/league-one/fleetwood-town-fc/doncaster-rovers-fc/2043753/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=23 January 2016}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/fleetwood-sends-alex-kiwomya-back-to-chelsea-4118388 |title=Fleetwood sends Alex Kiwomya back to Chelsea |date=23 February 2016}}</ref> |
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On 20 July 2016, Kiwomya joined [[Football League Two|League Two]] side [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]] on loan until 9 January 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Crewe loan for Kiwomya |url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/07/crewe-loan-for-kiwomya.html |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |date=20 July 2016 |accessdate=20 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36847445 |title=Chelsea winger Alex Kiwomya joins Crewe Alexandra on loan until January |date=20 July 2016 |publisher=BBC Sports}}</ref> 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 F.C.|Stevenage]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36930303 |title=Match Report: Stevenage 1-2 Crewe Alexandra |date=6 August 2016 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> |
On 20 July 2016, Kiwomya joined [[Football League Two|League Two]] side [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]] on loan until 9 January 2017.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Crewe loan for Kiwomya |url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/07/crewe-loan-for-kiwomya.html |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |date=20 July 2016 |accessdate=20 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36847445 |title=Chelsea winger Alex Kiwomya joins Crewe Alexandra on loan until January |date=20 July 2016 |publisher=BBC Sports}}</ref> 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 F.C.|Stevenage]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36930303 |title=Match Report: Stevenage 1-2 Crewe Alexandra |date=6 August 2016 |publisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> On 16 August, Kiwomya made his first start against [[Hartlepool United F.C.|Hartlepool United]], setting up the first score and scoring the second in a 3–3 draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37018087#tab-2 |title=Crewe Alexandra 3-3 Hartlepool United |date=16 August 2016 |pulisher=BBC Sport}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
Revision as of 21:02, 16 August 2016
![]() 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 | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Winger, Striker | ||
Team information | |||
Current team |
Crewe Alexandra (on loan from Chelsea) | ||
Number | 22 | ||
Youth career | |||
–2010 | Rotherham United | ||
2010–2015 | Chelsea | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015– | Chelsea | 0 | (0) |
2015 | → Barnsley (loan) | 5 | (0) |
2016 | → Fleetwood Town (loan) | 4 | (0) |
2016– | → Crewe Alexandra (loan) | 3 | (1) |
International career‡ | |||
2011 | England U16 | 2 | (0) |
2012–2013 | England U17 | 8 | (1) |
2013–2014 | England U18 | 3 | (1) |
2014–2015 | England U19 | 5 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:57, 16 August 2016 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17:51, 8 August 2015 (UTC) |
Andrew Alexander "Alex" Kiwomya (born 20 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays for Crewe Alexandra, on loan from Chelsea, 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 ex-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]
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.[6]
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.[7]
On July 1, 2016, Kiwomya signed a one-year extension, staying with the London side until June 2017.[8][9]
Loan spells
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Alex_Kiwomya.jpg/220px-Alex_Kiwomya.jpg)
He signed a one-month loan deal with Barnsley in January 2015.[3][4][10][11] He was seen as a replacement for Devante Cole, who returned to parent club Manchester City following the expiry of his loan spell.[12] Kiwomya made his senior professional debut debut with Barnsley, playing 77 minutes in a 2–0 home victory over Yeovil Town.[13] Kiwomya's father Andy had also started career with Barnsley.[12] On 3 February 2015, Barnsley extended Kiwomya's loan deal for a further month, until 3 March 2015.[14] He returned to Chelsea after failing to impress with Barnsley.[15]
On 21 January 2016, Kiwomya joined League One side Fleetwood Town on a one-month loan deal until 20 February 2016.[16] On 23 January 2016, Kiwomya made his debut coming off the bench, replacing David Henen against Doncaster Rovers.[17] 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.[18]
On 20 July 2016, Kiwomya joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on loan until 9 January 2017.[19][20] 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.[21] On 16 August, Kiwomya made his first start against Hartlepool United, setting up the first score and scoring the second in a 3–3 draw.[22]
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",[10] and as "an exciting striker with electric pace."[2]
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 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
2016–17 | Premier League | 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 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Career totals | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
Honours
Club
- Chelsea Reserves
- FA Youth Cup: 2011–12,[25] 2013–14[26]
- Professional Development League: 2013–14[27]
- UEFA Youth League: 2014–15[28]
International
- England U16
- Victory Shield : 2012[29]
References
- ^ "04 February 2015 Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists" (PDF). Premier League. p. 9. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ a b c "Profile". Chelsea F.C. 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.
- ^ http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/development-squad/under-21s/u21-player-profiles/alex-kiwomya.html
- ^ http://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/news/newsid=2232130.html#solanke+crowned+uefa+youth+league+scorer
- ^ "Youngsters sign professional deals". Chelsea F.C. 29 June 2016.
- ^ "Done Deals: Two players sign Chelsea contract extensions". 1 July 2016.
- ^ 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". 16 August 2016.
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- ^ "FA Youth Cup: 2012". chelseafc.com.
- ^ "FA Youth Cup: 2014". chelseafc.com.
- ^ "Alex Kiwomya Profile". Chelsea F.C.
- ^ "UEFA Youth League - Chelsea – UEFA.com". UEFA.com.
- ^ http://www.safib.org/competitions/SkySportsVictoryShield.aspx