2024 Updated: Fikayo Tomori’s Net Worth, Salary, Football Career, Honours

Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola “Fikayo” Tomori was born on the 19th of December 1997, and he is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club AC Milan and the England national team. The young star was born in Canada, he represents England at the international level.Information Guide Nigeria

Club career

Chelsea

2005–16: Youth career

According to the report from BBC, Tomori joined the Chelsea Academy at under-8 level and progressed through the club’s academy system. The young defender was part of the Chelsea youth side which recorded back-to-back triumphs in both the UEFA Youth League and the FA Youth Cup in 2015 and 2016.

However, on the 11th of May 2016, Tomori was named to the first-team substitute bench along with fellow academy players Tammy Abraham and Kasey Palmer, in Chelsea’s 1–1 draw with Liverpool. But he failed to make an appearance at Anfield. And on the 15th of May 2016, in Chelsea’s final game of the 2015/16 campaign, Tomori made his professional debut in a 1–1 draw with Premier League champions Leicester City, replacing Branislav Ivanović in the 60th minute. Despite the fact that Tomori was included in the United States pre-season tour, he did not make a single appearance. On the 1st of August 2016, Tomori signed a new four-year contract ahead of the 2016–17 campaign. Again, on the 12 of August 2016, Tomori was handed the number 33 shirt prior to the season’s beginning, switching from his previous number 43.Information Guide Nigeria

2017: Loan to Brighton & Hove Albion

As per ESPN, on the 23rd of January 2017, Tomori joined Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion on loan for the remainder of the 2016–17 campaign. After a frame of five days, Tomori made his Brighton debut in a 3–1 away defeat against National League side Lincoln City in the FA Cup fourth round, in which he scored an own goal to give Lincoln the lead. And on the 18th of February 2017, Tomori made his league debut for Brighton, in their 2–0 away victory against Barnsley, replacing Anthony Knockaert in stoppage time of the second half. On 18 March 2017, Tomori was given his first start for Brighton in their 2–0 away defeat against Leeds United, featuring for the entire 90 minutes.Information Guide Nigeria

2017–18: Loan to Hull City

Again, Tomori joined Championship side Hull City on a season long loan deal on the 31st of August 2017. The young star made his debut on the 13th of September 2017, in a 2–1 defeat away to Fulham.

2018–19: Loan to Derby County

And on the 6th of August 2018, Tomori joined Championship side Derby County on a season long loan. The defender made his debut on 11 August in a 1–4 loss against Leeds United. Tomori’s time at the club saw him named the club’s “Player of the Year”.

2019–20: First-team breakthrough

After his loan expired, Tomori returned to Chelsea where he was given the No. 29 shirt. However, on the 31st of August 2019, Tomori made his first start for Chelsea against Sheffield United, which ended a 2–2 draw at Stamford Bridge. Statistisc has recorded it that he scored his first goal for Chelsea on the 14th of September 2019, opening the scoring with long-range curler from outside the box, in a 5–2 away win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The young star scored a header against former club Hull City to help Chelsea to a 2–1 win in the fourth round of the FA Cup at the KCOM Stadium on the 25th of January 2020NYSC Portal

AC Milan

According to a BBC report, it was announced that on the 17th of June 2021, Tomori signed a permanent deal with Milan until the 30th of June 2025, after the club exercised their £25m buy option from his previous loan. Tomori opted to take shirt No.23 at Milan.NYSC Portal

2021–22: First Full Season and Scudetto Title

The young talented defender scored his first goal of the season on the 7th of December 2021, against Liverpool in a Champions League match; Milan eventually lost 2–1. However, with his teammate Simon Kjær out of action for the remainder of season due to injury, Tomori became a regular in the starting line up. Again, on the 12th of March 2022, as Milan won 1–0 against Empoli, they managed to secure two clean sheets in a row for the first time in 2022, courtesy of Tomori partnering in defense with Pierre Kalulu. According to the report, on the 22nd of May Milan secured their first Scudetto in the first 11 years.NYSC Portal

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International career

As per BBC report, Tomori was eligible to represent Nigeria at international level through his parents, Canada through his birth in Calgary and England through having lived in the country since he was a child. On the 17th of November 2019, Tomori made his competitive England debut against Kosovo in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier, thus tying his future to the country.

Canada

The report has it that on the 27th of March 2016, Tomori captained Canada U20 to a 2–1 victory over England U20 on his third appearance for the nation.

England

Youth

And on the 16th of May 2016, in the next international break and a day after making his professional club debut, Tomori was called up to the England U19 squad. On the 4th of June 2016, Tomori made his England U19 debut in a 2–0 defeat against Mexico U20s, playing the full 90 minutes. The defender was also part of the England 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship squad which reached the semi-finals before being knocked out by Italy.NYSC Portal

Senior

Tomori received his first call-up to the England senior squad for forthcoming Euro 2020 qualifying matches on the 3rd of October 2019. The 24-year old later said he was committed to playing for England, following interest from Nigeria and Canada; he had previously represented Canada at youth level. The defender made his debut for England on 17 November 2019 against Kosovo in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier.

Fikayo Tomori’s net worth, Salary

According to Salarysport, Tomori has a net worth valued at about $13.5 million. At Chelsea, the 2022 Italian Champion received an annual salary of about $3.3 million. On the other hand, according to the latest reports, Fikayo Tomori’s salary at AC Milan currently stands at $2.1 million.NYSC Portal

Honours

Chelsea Youth

FA Youth Cup: 2014–15, 2015–16

UEFA Youth League: 2014–15, 2015–16

Chelsea

FA Cup runner-up: 2019–20

AC Milan

Serie A: 2021–22

England U20

FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2017

England U21

Toulon Tournament: 2018

Individual

UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2016

Chelsea Academy Player of the Year: 2016

Derby County Player of the Year: 2018–19

Chelsea Goal of the Year: 2019–20 (vs. Wolves)

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