Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Date of Birth | 03/05/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Lagos, Nigeria |
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Alexander Chuka Iwobi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger and forward. He began his career at Arsenal, making 149 appearances and scoring 15 goals, winning the FA Cup in 2017. He transferred to Everton in August 2019 and joined Fulham in September 2023. |
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| Notable Achievement | Became the Nigerian international with the most Premier League appearances in history with 299 caps on 18 October 2025, surpassing Shola Ameobi's record of 298 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'11" |
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| Weight | 163 lbs |
| Position | Winger, Forward |
Personal Life
| Childhood | Moved to England at age four following a brief stay in Turkey. Grew up in Newham, London. |
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Relationships & More
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with Ellie Mae |
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Family
| Relation | Nephew of Nigeria icon Jay-Jay Okocha |
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| Father | Chuka Iwobi |
Career
| Arsenal |
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| Everton |
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| Fulham |
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| International |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Represented England up to under-18 level before choosing Nigeria for senior international football | |
| 2. Selected for Nigeria squad at 2016 Summer Olympics | |
| 3. Joined Arsenal academy at age six in 2004 | |
| 4. Made Premier League debut in stoppage time for Mesut Ozil under Arsene Wenger | |
| 5. Won Community Action Award at Best of African Awards | |
| 6. Nephew of legendary Nigerian footballer Jay-Jay Okocha |