Alex Iwobi

Alexander Chuka Iwobi

Alexander Chuka Iwobi is a Nigerian professional footballer whose senior club career has included Arsenal, Everton and Fulham. A Nigeria international since 2015, he has represented the country at the FIFA World Cup and multiple Africa Cup of Nations finals.

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About Alex Iwobi

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Nigeria · Professional footballer

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Known for: Nigerian international football; English top-flight club football; Africa Cup of Nations competition
Country: Nigeria

Professional footballer

At a glance

Iwobi joined Fulham from Everton in September 2023 after earlier playing for Arsenal.
He made his senior Nigeria debut in October 2015 and his first competitive appearance in March 2016.
Iwobi scored the goal against Zambia that secured Nigeria's qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
He appeared in all three of Nigeria's matches at the 2018 World Cup and was part of the team that finished runner-up at the Africa Cup of Nations final played in 2024.

Background and development at Arsenal

Iwobi was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on 3 May 1996 and developed through Arsenal's youth system. He entered the club's first-team setup during the 2015/16 season, making his League Cup debut before appearing in the Premier League four days later against Swansea City. He later won the FA Cup with Arsenal in the 2016/17 season.

Club career

After establishing himself in Arsenal's senior side, Iwobi moved to Everton in 2019 on a five-year deal. Fulham announced his transfer from Everton on 1 September 2023, describing the contract as running until the summer of 2028. As of 19 August 2026, the Premier League registry listed him as a Fulham player wearing number 17.

International career with Nigeria

Iwobi represented England at under-16, under-17 and under-18 levels before choosing Nigeria at senior level. He made his Nigeria debut in a friendly against DR Congo on 8 October 2015 and his first competitive appearance against Egypt in March 2016. His international milestones include scoring the goal that qualified Nigeria for the 2018 World Cup, appearing in all three of the team's matches at that tournament and earning a silver medal when Nigeria finished runner-up at the Africa Cup of Nations final in February 2024.

Timeline

2015 Made his Arsenal first-team debuts in the League Cup and Premier League during the opening phase of the 2015/16 season.
2015-10-08 Made his senior Nigeria debut in a friendly against DR Congo in Visé, Belgium.
2016-03 Made his first competitive Nigeria appearance against Egypt in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
2017 Won the FA Cup with Arsenal in the 2016/17 season.
2017 Scored against Zambia to secure Nigeria's qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
2018 Appeared in all three of Nigeria's matches at the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
2019 Joined Everton from Arsenal on a five-year deal.
2023-09-01 Fulham announced his signing from Everton.
2024-02-11 Finished as an Africa Cup of Nations runner-up with Nigeria.

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Current context

The Premier League player registry listed Iwobi as a Fulham player wearing number 17. This is a registry observation. Fulham's 2023 announcement described his contract as running until the summer of 2028, but contract status can change.

Biographical facts

Iwobi was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on 3 May 1996.
He developed through Arsenal's youth system before joining the club's first-team setup.
Iwobi left Arsenal for Everton in 2019 on a five-year deal.
Fulham announced Iwobi's signing from Everton on 1 September 2023 and described his contract as running until the summer of 2028.
Before representing Nigeria at senior level, Iwobi played for England's under-16, under-17 and under-18 teams.
His first competitive Nigeria appearance came against Egypt in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in March 2016, ending his eligibility to represent England at senior level under the rules then applicable.
Iwobi is the nephew of former Nigeria international Austin "Jay-Jay" Okocha.

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Affiliations associated with Alex Iwobi.

Arsenal Youth and first-team player
Everton Player 2019–2023
Fulham F.C. Player 2023-09-01–present
Nigeria men's national football team Senior international player 2015-10-08–present
Nigeria national football team 2015-10-08–present