Background
Kiwomya was born on 20 May 1996 in Sheffield. He is the son of ex-professional football player Andy Kiwomya and the nephew of Chris Kiwomya.
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He attended Notre Dame High School, Sheffield before joining Chelsea"s Youth Academy.
Career
He can play as a winger or striker. Kiwomya moved from Rotherham United to Chelsea in 2010. 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 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.
Kiwomya has represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, and under-19 levels. Kiwomya has been described by club 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.".
