:Alex Kiwomya

{{Infobox football biography

|name = Alex Kiwomya

|image = Alex Kiwomya plays for Crewe at Stevenage.jpg

|image_size = 200

|caption = Kiwomya playing for Crewe in August 2016

|fullname = Andrew Alexander Kiwomya{{cite web|title=04 February 2015 Premier League Clubs submit Squad Lists |url=http://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/News/publications/squad-lists/premier-league-squad-lists-january-2015.pdf |publisher=Premier League |page=9 |accessdate=4 March 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150209035352/http://www.premierleague.com/content/dam/premierleague/site-content/News/publications/squad-lists/premier-league-squad-lists-january-2015.pdf |archivedate=9 February 2015 }}

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|5|20|df=y}}

|birth_place = Sheffield, England

|height = {{convert|1.79|m|order=flip}}

|position = Winger, forward

|currentclub = Warrington Rylands

|clubnumber =

|youthyears1 = {{0|0000}}–2010

|youthclubs1 = Rotherham United

|youthyears2 = 2010–2015

|youthclubs2 = Chelsea

|years1 = 2015–2017

|clubs1 = Chelsea

|caps1 = 0

|goals1 = 0

|years2 = 2015

|clubs2 = → Barnsley (loan)

|caps2 = 5

|goals2 = 0

|years3 = 2016

|clubs3 = → Fleetwood Town (loan)

|caps3 = 4

|goals3 = 0

|years4 = 2016–2017

|clubs4 = → Crewe Alexandra (loan)

|caps4 = 34

|goals4 = 7

|years5 = 2017–2020

|clubs5 = Doncaster Rovers

|caps5 = 16

|goals5 = 1

|years6 = 2018–2019

|clubs6 = → Chesterfield (loan)

|caps6 = 14

|goals6 = 4

|years7 = 2020

|clubs7 = → Chorley (loan)

|caps7 = 5

|goals7 = 0

|years8 = 2020

|clubs8 = Chesterfield

|caps8 = 5

|goals8 = 1

|years9 = 2021

|clubs9 = King's Lynn Town

|caps9 = 24

|goals9 = 2

|years10 = 2021–2022

|clubs10 = Bruno's Magpies

|caps10 = 5

|goals10 = 0

|years11 = 2022

|clubs11 = Macclesfield

|caps11 = 5

|goals11 = 1

|years12 = 2022–2023

|clubs12 = Stafford Rangers

|caps12 = 34

|goals12 = 2

|years13 = 2023–2024

|clubs13 = Stalybridge Celtic

|caps13 = 0

|goals13 = 0

|years14 = 2024

|clubs14 = Farsley Celtic

|caps14 = 3

|goals14 = 0

|years15 = 2024–

|clubs15 = Warrington Rylands

|caps15 = 11

|goals15 = 2

|nationalyears1 = 2011

|nationalteam1 = England U16

|nationalcaps1 = 2

|nationalgoals1 = 1

|nationalyears2 = 2012–2013

|nationalteam2 = England U17

|nationalcaps2 = 8

|nationalgoals2 = 1

|nationalyears3 = 2013–2014

|nationalteam3 = England U18

|nationalcaps3 = 3

|nationalgoals3 = 1

|nationalyears4 = 2014–2015

|nationalteam4 = England U19

|nationalcaps4 = 4

|nationalgoals4 = 0

|club-update = 11:08, 11 January 2025 (UTC)

|ntupdate = 17:51, 8 August 2015 (UTC)

}}

Andrew Alexander Kiwomya (born 20 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger and forward for {{English football updater|Rylands}} club Warrington Rylands.

Early and personal life

Kiwomya was born on 20 May 1996 in Sheffield.{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/development-squad/under-19s/player-profile/alex-kiwomya.html |title=Profile |accessdate=8 January 2015 |publisher=Chelsea F.C. |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112150945/http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/development-squad/under-19s/player-profile/alex-kiwomya.html |archivedate=12 January 2015 }} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Golden_Kiwomya/status/977237406943535106|title=English , Jamaican , Ugandan And Scottish is my mix for the people asking|first=Alexander|last=Kiwomya|date=23 March 2018}}

Kiwomya was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2017.{{Cite web|url=https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/doncaster-rovers-light-end-tunnel-comeback-kid-alex-kiwomya-474464|title=Doncaster Rovers: Light at the end of the tunnel for comeback kid Alex Kiwomya|website=www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk}}

Kiwomya and his girlfriend, Talitha Minnis of Ex on the Beach, have a son born in January 2016.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ok.co.uk/lifestyle/mum-and-baby/breaking-talitha-minnis-gives-birth-14749358|title=Talitha Minnis gives birth to son|first=Charlotte|last=Tutton|date=7 February 2016|website=OK! Magazine}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/development-squad/under-21s/u21-player-profiles/alex-kiwomya.html |title=Alex Kiwomya | Teams | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club |accessdate=2016-07-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312234311/http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/development-squad/under-21s/u21-player-profiles/alex-kiwomya.html |archivedate=12 March 2016 |df=dmy }}

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/news/0253-0d042d60bf67-41658e391d19-1000--solanke-crowned-uefa-youth-league-top-scorer/ |title=Solanke crowned UEFA Youth League top scorer - UEFA Youth League - News |website=UEFA |date=2015-04-13 |access-date=2016-08-18}}

In July 2016, Kiwomya signed a one-year extension, staying with the London side until June 2017.{{cite web |title=Crewe have signed Chelsea winger Alex Kiwomya on loan until January |url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11750/10507302/crewe-have-signed-chelsea-winger-alex-kiwomya-on-loan-until-january |website=Sky Sports |access-date=27 January 2021 |date=20 July 2016}}

==Loan spells==

File:Alex Kiwomya.jpg 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30666674|title=Chelsea's Kiwomya joins Barnsley as Ramage extends stay|date=3 January 2015|accessdate=8 January 2015|publisher=BBC Sport}}{{cite web|url=http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport/barnsley-loan-move-son-former-8390379|title=Barnsley loan move for son of former Huddersfield Town fitness coach Andy Kiwomya|date=6 January 2015|accessdate=8 January 2015|author=Doug Thomson|publisher=Huddersfield Daily Examiner}}{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/01/kiwomya-goes-on-loan.html|title=Kiwomya goes on loan|date=3 January 2015|accessdate=8 January 2015|publisher=Chelsea F.C.}}{{cite web|url=http://www.barnsleyfc.co.uk/news/article/chelsea-youngster-alex-kiwomya-signs-on-loan-2177779.aspx|title=Chelsea Youngster Alex Kiwomya Signs on Loan|date=3 January 2015|accessdate=8 January 2015|publisher=Barnsley F.C.}} He was seen as a replacement for Devante Cole, who returned to parent club Manchester City following the expiry of his loan spell.{{cite web|url=http://www.barnsley-chronicle.co.uk/sport/article/9548/kiwomya-to-be-seventh-son-of-a-red-to-play-for-barnsley|title=Kiwomya to be seventh son of a Red to play for Barnsley|date=7 January 2015|accessdate=8 January 2015|publisher=Barnsley Chronicle}} Kiwomya made his senior professional debut with Barnsley, playing 77 minutes in a 2–0 home victory over Yeovil Town.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30663548|title=Barnsley 2–0 Yeovil Town|date=10 January 2015|accessdate=10 January 2015|publisher=BBC Sport}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2015/02/kiwomya-extends-barnsley-loan.html|title=Kiwomya extends Barnsley loan|date=3 February 2015|accessdate=3 February 2015|publisher=Chelsea F.C.}}

He returned to Chelsea after failing to impress with Barnsley.{{cite web|url=http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/chelsea-recall-kiwomya-barnsley-4064070|title=Chelsea recall Kiwomya from Barnsley|work=tribalfootball.com|date=13 June 2023 }}

On 21 January 2016, Kiwomya joined League One side Fleetwood Town on a one-month loan deal until 20 February 2016.{{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}} On 23 January 2016, Kiwomya made his debut coming off the bench, replacing David Henen against Doncaster Rovers.{{Cite news |title=Fleetwood Town vs. Doncaster Rovers 0 - 0 |url=https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2016/01/23/england/league-one/fleetwood-town-fc/doncaster-rovers-fc/2043753/ |publisher=Soccerway |date=23 January 2016}} 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.{{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}}

On 20 July 2016, Kiwomya joined League Two side Crewe Alexandra on loan until 9 January 2017.{{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}}{{cite web|url=https://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 Sport}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36930303 |title=Match Report: Stevenage 1-2 Crewe Alexandra |date=6 August 2016 |publisher=BBC Sport}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37018087#tab-2 |title=Crewe Alexandra 3-3 Hartlepool United |date=16 August 2016 |publisher=BBC Sport}} In September 2016, Kiwomya was nominated for Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month award.{{cite web|url=http://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/crewe-alexs-alex-kiwomya-hungry-11850979 |title=Crewe Alex's Alex Kiwomya is hungry for more after nomination |date=7 September 2016 |publisher=Crewe Chronicle}} 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.{{cite web|title=Kiwomya Returns To Crewe For Rehab|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/2016-17/kiwomya-returns-to-crewe-for-rehab-3329195.aspx|website=CreweAlex.net|accessdate=26 September 2016}} After returning from injury, Crewe's manager Steve Davis said he had approached Chelsea about extending Kiwomya's loan period beyond January 2017,{{cite news|last1=Morse|first1=Peter|title=Crewe Alex want talks with Chelsea over Alex Kiwomya|url=http://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/crewe-alex-want-talks-chelsea-12041496|accessdate=23 October 2016|work=Crewe Chronicle|date=18 October 2016}}{{cite news|title=Crewe want another pacy winger - Davis|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/crewe-alexandra|accessdate=28 October 2016|work=BBC Sport|publisher=BBC|date=26 October 2016}} and the loan was extended to the end of the season on 9 January 2017.{{cite web|title=Flying winger will remain at Crewe until the end of the season|url=http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/2016-17/alex-kiwomyas-loan-from-chelsea-extended-3509327.aspx|website=CreweAlex.net|accessdate=17 February 2017}} On 9 May 2017, Crewe announced that Kiwomya would be returning to his parent club.[http://www.crewealex.net/news/article/2016-17/crewe-alexandra-retained-list-2017-3711163.aspx Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2017], CreweAlex.net. Retrieved: 9 May 2017.

=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.{{Cite news |title=Kiwomya to bring goals |url=https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2017/june/kiwomya-to-bring-goals/ |publisher=Doncaster Rovers Official Site |date=16 June 2017 |accessdate=16 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40302404|title=Alex Kiwomya: Doncaster Rovers sign Chelsea forward on a three-year deal|work=BBC Sport|date=16 June 2017}} Kiwomya was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome in 2017.

In October 2018, he joined Chesterfield on loan.{{cite news |last1=Smyth |first1=Graham |title=Chesterfield land versatile Doncaster Rovers forward with 'exceptional pace' |url=https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-fc/chesterfield-land-versatile-doncaster-rovers-forward-with-exceptional-pace-1-9391766 |accessdate=28 October 2018 |work=Derbyshire Times |date=11 October 2018}}

He was transfer-listed by Doncaster at the end of the 2018–19 season.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/48365098|title=Doncaster Rovers: Tommy Rowe, Andy Butler & Danny Andrew offered new deals|date=22 May 2019|accessdate=22 May 2019|publisher=BBC Sport}} He moved on loan to Chorley in February 2020 for a month.{{Cite web|url=https://www.chorleyfc.com/2020/02/07/kiwomya-signs-from-doncaster/|title=Kiwomya signs on loan from Doncaster | Chorley FC}}

He was released by Doncaster at the end of the 2019–20 season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2020/june/retained-list-confirmed/|title=Retained list confirmed|website=www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk}}

=Non-league=

After a trial with Turkish club Fatih Karagümrük,{{cite web|url=https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2020/08/22/world/club-friendlies/fenerbahce-spor-kulubu/fatih-karagumruk-istanbul/3340182/|title=FENERBAHCE VS. FATIH KARAGÜMRÜK 2 - 2|website=uk.soccerway.com|date=22 August 2020|accessdate=23 November 2021}} Kiwomya re-signed for Chesterfield, on a permanent basis in October 2020.{{Cite web|url=https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/sport/football/chesterfield-complete-double-signing-ahead-woking-match-2999263|title=Chesterfield complete double signing ahead of Woking match|website=www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk}} On 12 December 2020, it was announced that Kiwomya had been released by Chesterfield.{{Cite web |url=https://chesterfield-fc.co.uk/club-news/rawson-on-loan-kiwomya-departs |title=Rawson on loan/Kiwomya departs |publisher=Chesterfield FC |date=12 December 2020 |accessdate=13 December 2020}}

On 5 January 2021 he signed for King's Lynn Town.{{Cite web|url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/kings-lynn-town-sign-alex-kiwomya-6884276|title=King's Lynn Town swoop for former Chelsea youngster|first=Chris|last=Lakey|date=5 January 2021|website=Eastern Daily Press}} On 4 June 2021 it was announced that he would be released from the club at the end of the season.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kltown.co.uk/2021/06/04/linnets-announce-retained-list/|title=Linnets announce retained list|date=4 June 2021}}

=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.[https://www.gibraltarfa.com/competitions/gibraltar-national-league-21-22-1469461/match-report/lions-gibraltar-fc-2-fcb-magpies-3-1469725 Lions Gibraltar 2–3 Bruno's Magpies] Gibraltar Football Association. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.

=Return to non-league=

On 4 March 2022, Kiwomya signed for Macclesfield.{{cite news |title=Silkmen sign Alex Kiwomya |url=https://macclesfieldfc.com/2022/03/04/silkmen-sign-alex-kiwomya/ |access-date=5 March 2022 |work=Macclesfield F.C. |date=4 March 2022}}{{cite web | url=https://www.nwcfl.com/player-details.php?id=9972 | title=NWCFL | Alex Kiwomya }} He then signed for Stafford Rangers,{{Cite web|url=https://www.staffordrangersfc.co.uk/alex-kiwomya/|title=Alex Kiwomya|publisher=Stafford Rangers F.C.}} playing 34 games in the NPL Premier Division before a July 2023 move to Stalybridge Celtic.{{cite news |title=Celtic land vastly experienced forward |url=https://www.stalybridgeceltic.co.uk/news.php?id=3576 |access-date=7 July 2023 |work=Stalybridge Celtic FC |date=6 July 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tamesidecorrespondent.co.uk/2023/09/07/its-a-new-era-for-stalybridge-celtic/|title=It's a new era for Stalybridge Celtic|first=Katie|last=Catherall|date=7 September 2023}}

In June 2024, Kiwomya joined National League North side Farsley Celtic.{{cite web|url=https://farsleyceltic.com/2024/06/farsley-sign-alex-kiwomya/|title=Farsley sign Alex Kiwomya|website=farsleyceltic.com|date=23 June 2024|accessdate=24 June 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/former-barnsley-doncaster-rovers-and-chelsea-winger-snapped-up-by-club-in-sixth-tier-4676557|title=Former Barnsley and Doncaster Rovers winger snapped up by club in sixth tier|date=24 June 2024|website=Yorkshire Post}} He departed the club in October 2024. {{cite web|url=https://farsleyceltic.com/2024/10/club-statement-groundshare-with-buxton-fc/|title=Club Statement|website=farsleyceltic.com|date=28 October 2024|accessdate=11 January 2025}} He signed for Warrington Rylands,{{Cite web|url=https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/warrington-rylands/appearances/alex-kiwomya/976812|title=Warrington Rylands | Appearances | Alex Kiwomya | Football Web Pages|website=www.footballwebpages.co.uk}} and later that month scored 5 goals in a Liverpool Senior Cup match.{{Cite web|url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sport/latest_sport/24687697.alex-kiwomya-five-goals-warrington-rylands-liverpool-senior-cup/|title=Ex-League One forward scores five times in Rylands' cup cruise|date=30 October 2024|website=Warrington Guardian}}

International career

Kiwomya has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefa.com/england/all-teams/players/k/alex-kiwomya|title=Profile|accessdate=8 January 2015|publisher=The Football Association}}

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."

Career statistics

rowspan="2"\|Club !rowspan="2"\|Season !rowspan="2"\|Division !colspan="2"\|League !colspan="2"\|FA Cup !colspan="2"\|League Cup !colspan="2"\|Other !colspan="2"\|Total
class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
rowspan="4"\|Chelsea \|2014–15 \|rowspan="3"\|Premier League \|0	0	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0
2015–16 \|0	0	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0
2016–17 \|0	0	0	0	0	0	colspan="2"\|—	0	0
colspan=2\|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
rowspan=4\|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{{soccerbase season\|106487\|2019\|accessdate=15 July 2019}} \|League One \|1	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	4	0
colspan=2\|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
colspan=3\|Career total !73	12	5	0	4	0	4	1	86	13

Honours

=Club=

;Chelsea Reserves

FA Youth Cup: 2011–12,{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/the-club/history/style/trophy-cabinet/youth/youth-cup--2012.html|title=FA Youth Cup: 2012|work=chelseafc.com}} 2013–14{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/the-club/history/style/trophy-cabinet/youth/youth-cup--2014.html|title=FA Youth Cup: 2014|work=chelseafc.com}}
Professional Development League: 2013–14{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/development-squad/under-21s/u21-player-profiles/alex-kiwomya.html |title=Alex Kiwomya Profile |work=Chelsea F.C. |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312234311/http://www.chelseafc.com/teams/development-squad/under-21s/u21-player-profiles/alex-kiwomya.html |archivedate=12 March 2016 |df=dmy }}
UEFA Youth League: 2014–15{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefayouthleague/clubs/2605446--chelsea/|title=UEFA Youth League - Chelsea – UEFA.com|work=UEFA}}

;Macclesfield

NWCFL Premier Division: 2021–22{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60706549|title=Macclesfield crowned champions in first season|work=BBC Sport}}

=International=

;England U16

Victory Shield : 2012{{cite web|url=http://www.safib.org/competitions/SkySportsVictoryShield.aspx |title=Schools' Association Football International Board - Sky Sports Victory Shield |website=Safib.org |accessdate=2016-08-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150215070038/http://www.safib.org/competitions/SkySportsVictoryShield.aspx |archivedate=15 February 2015 }}