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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>


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>


==International career==
==International career==

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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
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10+12 in)
Position(s) Winger, Striker
Team information
Current team
Crewe Alexandra
(on loan from Chelsea)
Number 22
Youth career
0000–2010 Rotherham United
2010–2015 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015– Chelsea 0 (0)
2015Barnsley (loan) 5 (0)
2016Fleetwood 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

Alex Kiwomya beats a Stevenage defender 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][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

As of 16 August 2016[23][24]
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 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

International

England U16

References

  1. ^ "04 February 2015 Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists" (PDF). Premier League. p. 9. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  2. ^ a b c "Profile". Chelsea F.C. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  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. ^ http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/development-squad/under-21s/u21-player-profiles/alex-kiwomya.html
  7. ^ http://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/news/newsid=2232130.html#solanke+crowned+uefa+youth+league+scorer
  8. ^ "Youngsters sign professional deals". Chelsea F.C. 29 June 2016.
  9. ^ "Done Deals: Two players sign Chelsea contract extensions". 1 July 2016.
  10. ^ a b "Kiwomya goes on loan". Chelsea F.C. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  11. ^ "Chelsea Youngster Alex Kiwomya Signs on Loan". Barnsley F.C. 3 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  12. ^ a b "Kiwomya to be seventh son of a Red to play for Barnsley". Barnsley Chronicle. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  13. ^ "Barnsley 2–0 Yeovil Town". BBC Sport. 10 January 2015. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  14. ^ "Kiwomya extends Barnsley loan". Chelsea F.C. 3 February 2015. Retrieved 3 February 2015.
  15. ^ "Chelsea recall Kiwomya from Barnsley". tribalfootball.com.
  16. ^ "Kiwomya loan move". Chelsea F.C. 21 January 2016.
  17. ^ "Fleetwood Town vs. Doncaster Rovers 0 - 0". Soccerway. 23 January 2016.
  18. ^ "Fleetwood sends Alex Kiwomya back to Chelsea". 23 February 2016.
  19. ^ "Crewe loan for Kiwomya". Chelsea F.C. 20 July 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  20. ^ Chelsea winger Alex Kiwomya joins Crewe Alexandra on loan until January, BBC Sports, 20 July 2016
  21. ^ "Match Report: Stevenage 1-2 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 6 August 2016.
  22. ^ "Crewe Alexandra 3-3 Hartlepool United". 16 August 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |pulisher= ignored (|publisher= suggested) (help)
  23. ^ Alex Kiwomya at Soccerbase
  24. ^ Alex Kiwomya at Soccerway
  25. ^ "FA Youth Cup: 2012". chelseafc.com.
  26. ^ "FA Youth Cup: 2014". chelseafc.com.
  27. ^ "Alex Kiwomya Profile". Chelsea F.C.
  28. ^ "UEFA Youth League - Chelsea – UEFA.com". UEFA.com.
  29. ^ http://www.safib.org/competitions/SkySportsVictoryShield.aspx

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