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Alex Kiwomya

Alex Kiwomya

English footballer

Andrew Alexander Kiwomya (born 20 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger and forward for Stalybridge Celtic.

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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

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.[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]

Return to non-league

On 4 March 2022, Kiwomya signed for Macclesfield.[44][45] He then signed for Stafford Rangers,[46] playing 34 games in the NPL Premier Division before a July 2023 move to Stalybridge Celtic.[47]

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

As of match played 29 October 2019. [48][2]
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Honours

Club

Chelsea Reserves
Macclesfield

International

England U16

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