Alex Kiwomya

**Andrew Alexander Kiwomya** (born 20 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays for National League side King's Lynn Town, as a winger and forward

## Early and personal life

Kiwomya was born on 20 May 1996 in Sheffield. 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. He had been a junior athletics champion in the 100m; at the age of 14 he ran the event in 10.98 seconds.

Kiwomya is of English, Jamaican, Ugandan, and Scottish heritage.

Kiwomya was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2017.

Kiwomya and his girlfriend, Talitha Minnis of *Ex on the Beach*, have a son born in January 2016.

## Club career

### Chelsea

Kiwomya moved from Rotherham United to Chelsea in 2010. After his move to Chelsea, Kiwomya featured in the Under-18s, Under-19s and Under-21s squads.

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.

In July 2016, Kiwomya signed a one-year extension, staying with the London side until June 2017.

#### Loan spells

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

On 21 January 2016, Kiwomya joined League One side Fleetwood Town on a one-month loan deal until 20 February 2016. On 23 January 2016, Kiwomya made his debut coming off the bench, replacing David Henen against Doncaster Rovers. 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.

On 20 July 2016, Kiwomya joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on loan until 9 January 2017. 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. 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. In September 2016, Kiwomya was nominated for Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month award. 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. After returning from injury, Crewe's manager Steve Davis said he had approached Chelsea about extending Kiwomya's loan period beyond January 2017, and the loan was extended to the end of the season on 9 January 2017. On 9 May 2017, Crewe announced that Kiwomya would be returning to his parent club.

### 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. Kiwomya was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2017.

In October 2018, he joined Chesterfield on loan.

He was transfer-listed by Doncaster at the end of the 2018–19 season. He moved on loan to Chorley in February 2020 for a month.

He was released by Doncaster at the end of the 2019–20 season.

### Non-league

In October 2020 he re-signed for Chesterfield, on a permanent basis. On 12 December 2020, it was announced that Kiwomya had been released by Chesterfield.

On 5 January 2021 he signed for King's Lynn Town. On 4 June 2021 it was announced that he would be released from the club at the end of the season.

## International career

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

## Playing style

Kiwomya was described by Chelsea as "a pacey player who mostly operates as a winger but can play as a central striker", and as "an exciting striker with electric pace."

## Honours

### Club

Chelsea Reserves
* FA Youth Cup: 2011–12, 2013–14
* Professional Development League: 2013–14
* UEFA Youth League: 2014–15

### International

England U16
* Victory Shield : 2012

## References

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1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Profile. Chelsea F.C.. Archived from the original on January 12, 2015. Retrieved on January 8, 2015.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chelsea's Kiwomya joins Barnsley as Ramage extends stay. BBC Sport (3 January 2015). Retrieved on January 8, 2015.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Doug Thomson (6 January 2015). Barnsley loan move for son of former Huddersfield Town fitness coach Andy Kiwomya. Huddersfield Daily Examiner. Retrieved on January 8, 2015.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Profile. The Football Association. Retrieved on January 8, 2015.
5. ↑ Kiwomya, Alexander (23 March 2018). English , Jamaican , Ugandan And Scottish is my mix for the people asking.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Doncaster Rovers: Light at the end of the tunnel for comeback kid Alex Kiwomya.
7. ↑ Tutton, Charlotte (7 February 2016). Talitha Minnis gives birth to son.
8. ↑ Archived copy. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved on July 12, 2016.
9. ↑ Solanke crowned UEFA Youth League top scorer - UEFA Youth League - News (2015-04-13). Retrieved on August 18, 2016.
10. ↑ Crewe have signed Chelsea winger Alex Kiwomya on loan until January (20 July 2016).
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Kiwomya goes on loan. Chelsea F.C. (3 January 2015). Retrieved on January 8, 2015.
12. ↑ Chelsea Youngster Alex Kiwomya Signs on Loan. Barnsley F.C. (3 January 2015). Retrieved on January 8, 2015.
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Kiwomya to be seventh son of a Red to play for Barnsley. Barnsley Chronicle (7 January 2015). Retrieved on January 8, 2015.
14. ↑ Barnsley 2–0 Yeovil Town. BBC Sport (10 January 2015). Retrieved on January 10, 2015.
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16. ↑ Chelsea recall Kiwomya from Barnsley. *tribalfootball.com*.
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22. ↑ Match Report: Stevenage 1-2 Crewe Alexandra. BBC Sport (6 August 2016).
23. ↑ Crewe Alexandra 3-3 Hartlepool United. BBC Sport (16 August 2016).
24. ↑ Crewe Alex's Alex Kiwomya is hungry for more after nomination. Crewe Chronicle (7 September 2016).
25. ↑ Kiwomya Returns To Crewe For Rehab. Retrieved on September 26, 2016.
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33. ↑ Doncaster Rovers: Tommy Rowe, Andy Butler & Danny Andrew offered new deals. BBC Sport (22 May 2019). Retrieved on May 22, 2019.
34. ↑ Kiwomya signs on loan from Doncaster | Chorley FC.
35. ↑ Retained list confirmed.
36. ↑ Chesterfield complete double signing ahead of Woking match.
37. ↑ Rawson on loan/Kiwomya departs. Chesterfield FC (12 December 2020). Retrieved on December 13, 2020.
38. ↑ Lakey, Chris (5 January 2021). King's Lynn Town swoop for former Chelsea youngster.
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44. ↑ FA Youth Cup: 2014. *chelseafc.com*.
45. ↑ Alex Kiwomya Profile. *Chelsea F.C.*. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016.
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47. ↑ Schools' Association Football International Board - Sky Sports Victory Shield. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved on August 18, 2016.
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## External links

* England profile at The FA
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