Alex Iwobi

Professional Footballer

Nigerian Lagos, Nigeria

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Footballer
NationalityNigerian
Date of Birth03/05/1996
Age30 years
BirthplaceLagos, Nigeria

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryAlexander 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 for £28 million and joined Fulham in September 2023.
Notable AchievementBecame 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

Height5'11"
Weight163 lbs
PositionWinger, Forward

Personal Life

ChildhoodMoved to England at age four following a brief stay in Turkey. Grew up in Newham, London.

Family

RelationNephew of Nigeria icon Jay-Jay Okocha

Career

Arsenal
Period2004-2019
Appearances149
Goals15
AchievementsFA Cup winner 2017
Senior DebutOctober 2015 vs Swansea City
Assists25
Everton
PeriodAugust 2019 - September 2023
Transfer Fee£35 million
Appearances5 seasons
Fulham
PeriodSeptember 2023 - present
ContractUntil June 2028
Weekly Salary£83,000
Annual Salary£4,316,000
Shirt Number17
International
TeamNigeria Super Eagles
Senior DebutOctober 2015
Caps60+
Tournament Appearances2018 FIFA World Cup, 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (third place), 2016 Summer Olympics

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
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