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Tomori playing for AC Milan in 2022
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| Date of birth | 19 December 1997 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre-back | |||||||||||||||
| Club information | ||||||||||||||||
| Current club | AC Milan | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| Riverview United | ||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2016 | Chelsea | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2021 | Chelsea | 17 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2017 | → Brighton & Hove Albion (loan) | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | → Hull City (loan) | 25 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | → Derby County (loan) | 44 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | → AC Milan (loan) | 17 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2021– | AC Milan | 102 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| National team‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016 | Canada U20 | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016 | England U19 | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | England U20 | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | England U21 | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2019– | England | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Honours
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Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola "Fikayo" Tomori (born December 19, 1997) is a talented English professional footballer. He plays as a central defender for the Italian club AC Milan and also represents the England national team.
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About Fikayo Tomori's Early Life
Fikayo Tomori was born in Calgary, Canada, on December 19, 1997. His parents are from Nigeria. Before he was even one year old, his family moved to England, where he grew up. Fikayo started playing football at age six for a team called Riverview United. When he was a kid, his favorite football player was Thierry Henry.
Fikayo Tomori's Club Career
Starting at Chelsea's Youth Academy
Fikayo joined the Chelsea Academy when he was only seven years old. He moved up through the club's youth teams. He was a key player in the Chelsea youth squad that won the UEFA Youth League and the FA Youth Cup two times in a row, in 2015 and 2016.
Making His First Team Debut
On May 15, 2016, Fikayo played his first game for Chelsea's main team. This was against Premier League champions Leicester City. He came into the game in the 60th minute. In August 2016, Fikayo signed a new four-year contract with Chelsea.
Loan Spells in the Championship
Playing for Brighton & Hove Albion
In January 2017, Fikayo joined Championship club Brighton & Hove Albion on a loan deal. He made his debut for Brighton in an FA Cup match. Later, he played his first league game for them in February 2017.
Time at Hull City
On August 31, 2017, Fikayo moved to another Championship club, Hull City, for a season-long loan. He played his first game for Hull City in September 2017.
Becoming Player of the Year at Derby County
Fikayo joined Derby County on loan in August 2018. He quickly became a very important player for them. His great performances led to him being named Derby County's "Player of the Year."
Breaking Through at Chelsea (2019–20 Season)
On August 31, 2019, Fikayo started his first game for Chelsea against Sheffield United. He scored his first goal for Chelsea on September 14, with a fantastic long-range shot against Wolverhampton Wanderers. He also scored a goal in an FA Cup match against his former loan club, Hull City, in January 2020.
Moving to AC Milan
Initial Loan and First Goal
On January 22, 2021, Fikayo joined the Italian club AC Milan on loan. He made his debut a few days later in a cup game against Inter Milan. On May 9, Fikayo scored his first goal for Milan in a big 3-0 win against their rivals Juventus. This goal was special because he was the first Englishman to score for Milan since David Beckham in 2009.
Winning the Serie A Title (2021–22 Season)
In June 2021, AC Milan decided to sign Fikayo permanently. He quickly became a regular starter in the team's defense. On December 7, he scored his first goal of the season in a UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool.
Fikayo played a huge part in Milan's success during the 2021–22 season. He helped the team have the best defense in the league. AC Milan won their first Scudetto (the Italian league title) in 11 years! Because of his excellent play, Fikayo was named in the Serie A Team of the Year for that season.
Recent Seasons with AC Milan
2022–23 Season
In August 2022, Fikayo signed a new contract with Milan until 2027. He scored his first goal of the 2022–23 season in a 2-0 win over Juventus. A few days later, he received his first red card in a game against his old club, Chelsea, in the Champions League.
In March 2023, Fikayo was named "man of the match" in a Champions League game against Tottenham Hotspur. Milan reached the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time in many years, showing how strong their team had become.
2023–24 Season
In September 2023, Fikayo received his second red card for Milan in a game against Roma. He scored his first goal of the 2023–24 season later that month in a 3-1 win against Cagliari.
Fikayo Tomori's International Career
Playing for Canada Youth Teams
Fikayo played for the Canada U20 team. In March 2016, he was even the captain in a game where Canada beat England U20.
Representing England Youth Teams
England U19 and U20
Soon after his Chelsea debut, Fikayo was called up to the England U19 squad. He played in the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
Fikayo was also chosen for the England U20 team for the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Even though he scored an own goal in one game, he helped England win the final 1-0 against Venezuela. This was a huge achievement, as it was England's first win in a global football tournament since their World Cup victory in 1966.
England U21
In May 2019, Fikayo was part of England's squad for the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
Playing for the Senior England Team
On October 3, 2019, Fikayo was called up to the England senior squad for the first time. He had also been wanted by Nigeria and Canada, but he chose to play for England. Fikayo made his debut for England on November 17, 2019, in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Kosovo.
After some time away from the squad, Fikayo was called back for England's World Cup qualifiers in October 2021. He made his second appearance as a substitute in a 5-0 win against Andorra. In June 2022, Fikayo started his first game for England against Italy.
He was not chosen for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, he returned to the England squad in September 2023. On October 13, 2023, he started a friendly game against Australia at Wembley Stadium.
Fikayo Tomori's Style of Play
Fikayo Tomori is known for being a very fast and strong defender. He is good at tackling and is comfortable with the ball, using both his left and right feet. While he usually plays as a central defender, he can also play as a full-back on either side of the field.
Even though he is not the tallest central defender, he is excellent at jumping and heading the ball. This helps him win aerial duels and even score goals from set-pieces like free kicks and corner kicks. He is also good at making quick, accurate passes to his teammates.
Personal Life
In July 2021, Fikayo Tomori earned a degree in Business Management from the Open University. This shows he is dedicated to his studies as well as his football career.
Career Statistics
Club Appearances
| Club | Season | League | National cup | League cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Chelsea | 2015–16 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Premier League | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 2 | |
| 2020–21 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 17 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 2 | ||
| Chelsea U23 | 2016–17 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| Brighton & Hove Albion (loan) | 2016–17 | Championship | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 10 | 0 | |||
| Hull City (loan) | 2017–18 | Championship | 25 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 26 | 0 | |||
| Derby County (loan) | 2018–19 | Championship | 44 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 0 | 55 | 2 | |
| AC Milan (loan) | 2020–21 | Serie A | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | — | 22 | 1 | ||
| AC Milan | 2021–22 | Serie A | 31 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | 5 | 1 | — | 40 | 1 | ||
| 2022–23 | Serie A | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24 | Serie A | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | — | 35 | 4 | |||
| 2024–25 | Serie A | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | ||
| Total | 119 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 162 | 7 | ||
| Career total | 214 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 282 | 11 | ||
International Appearances
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| England | 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 5 | 0 | |
Honours and Awards
Chelsea Youth
- FA Youth Cup: 2015, 2016
- UEFA Youth League: 2015, 2016
Chelsea
- FA Cup runner-up: 2020
AC Milan
- Serie A: 2022
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2025
England U20
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2017
England U21
- Toulon Tournament: 2018
Individual Awards
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2016
- Chelsea Academy Player of the Year: 2016
- Derby County Player of the Year: 2019
- Chelsea Goal of the Year: 2020
- Serie A Team of the Year: 2022
See also
In Spanish: Fikayo Tomori para niños
- List of England international footballers born outside England
