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Fikayo Tomori
Fikayo Tomori is a professional football defender who was born in Calgary, raised in England in a Nigerian household, and has represented England at senior level. England Football listed him as an AC Milan player as of 19 August 2026.
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- Defender
At a glance
- Tomori joined AC Milan permanently from Chelsea in June 2021 and was part of the side that won the 2021-22 Serie A title.
- He made his senior England debut against Kosovo on 17 November 2019 after winning the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup with England.
- Born in Canada and raised in England by Nigerian parents, Tomori has described Nigerian heritage as an integral part of his upbringing.
- He entered Chelsea's academy at under-8 level and developed through loan spells at Brighton & Hove Albion, Hull City, and Derby County.
Canadian birth, English upbringing and Nigerian heritage
Tomori's full name is Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola Tomori. He was born in Calgary, Canada, on 19 December 1997 and moved to England as a toddler. Raised in Kent by Nigerian parents, he has spoken about Nigerian heritage as a central part of his family life and upbringing. His early football included playing for the grassroots club Riverview United.
Development at Chelsea and move to AC Milan
Tomori joined Chelsea at under-8 level and progressed through its academy before making his senior debut in 2016. Championship loans at Brighton & Hove Albion, Hull City, and Derby County provided senior experience, and he was named Derby's Player of the Year after the 2018-19 campaign. He moved from Chelsea to AC Milan on loan in January 2021, signed permanently that June, and contributed to Milan's 2021-22 Serie A title-winning season.
England international career
At youth international level, Tomori won the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup with England, playing every minute of the tournament according to FIFA. He made his senior England debut as a substitute in a 4-0 European Championship qualifying victory over Kosovo in Pristina on 17 November 2019. England Football listed him with six senior caps and no goals as of 19 August 2026.
Timeline
- Made his senior Chelsea debut as a substitute against Leicester City on the final day of the 2015-16 Premier League season.
- Won the FIFA U-20 World Cup with England in Korea Republic, playing every minute of the tournament according to FIFA.
- Was named Derby County Player of the Year following the club's 2018-19 Championship campaign.
- Made his senior England debut in a 4-0 European Championship qualifying win over Kosovo in Pristina.
- Joined AC Milan on loan from Chelsea.
- Signed permanently for AC Milan after the club exercised its purchase option.
- AC Milan announced that Tomori's contract had been extended through 30 June 2027.
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Current context
- England Football lists Tomori's current club as AC Milan. This reflects the listing on England Football's player profile on the observation date and should be refreshed after subsequent transfer windows.
- England Football lists Tomori with six senior England caps and zero senior goals. These are the totals displayed on England Football's player profile on the observation date.
- AC Milan announced that Tomori's contract had been extended until 30 June 2027. This records the term announced by AC Milan in 2022; the reviewed sources did not independently establish whether a later agreement or transfer changed it.
Biographical facts
- His full name is Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola Tomori, and he was born in Calgary, Canada, on 19 December 1997.
- Tomori was raised by Nigerian parents and has described Nigerian heritage as integral to his upbringing.
- He moved from Canada to England as a toddler, grew up in Kent, and played grassroots football for Riverview United.
- He joined Chelsea at under-8 level and progressed through the club's academy.
- His senior development included Championship loan spells at Brighton & Hove Albion, Hull City, and Derby County.
- Tomori was part of the AC Milan side that won the 2021-22 Serie A title.
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- Chelsea Football Club Academy player and senior-team footballer
- England men's senior national football team Senior international 2019-11-17
- AC Milan Defender 2021-06-17–present
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