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All you need to know about Alex Iwobi including his profile, age, salary, net worth, girlfriend, house, cars, pictures and latest news.
Alex Iwobi Background
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Alex Iwobi is a 28-year-old professional footballer who plays for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and English Premier League side, Fulham Football Club.
Iwobi began his career at Arsenal, coming through the youth system and going on to make 149 appearances for the club while scoring 15 goals.
He won the FA Cup in 2017 which remains the only trophy of his professional career and also scored in the 2019 UEFA Europa League Final in Arsenal’s 4-1 loss to Chelsea.
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Shortly after that, in August 2019, Iwobi left Arsenal to join Everton for an initial £28 million fee before leaving for Fulham in September 2023 for an undisclosed fee.
Alex was born in Lagos, Nigeria but raised in London, England which made him eligible to play for the Three Lions but he chose the Super Eagles instead.
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Iwobi is famously known as a nephew to the legendary Jay Jay Okocha, who perhaps influenced his decision to represent Nigeria ahead of England and he remains a key part of the Super Eagles midfield.
Alex Iwobi Profile
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Full name: Alexander Chuka Iwobi
Birth date: May 3, 1996
Nationality: Nigerian, British
Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
Age: 28 years old (as of July 2024)
Current club: Fulham FC
Height: 5ft 11in
Marital status: Single
Salary: £80,000 weekly
Net worth: £23.39m
Instagram: @alexanderiwobi
Twitter: @alexiwobi
How old is Alex Iwobi?
Alex Iwobi is 28 years old as of July 2024. The midfielder only recently celebrated his 28th birthday on the third of May.
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Alex Iwobi Career
Iwobi got his footballing background from the famous Hale End Academy, Arsenal's Academy youth system. Iwobi started at the Academy in 2004, going through the age groups till 2015.
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After signing a long-term contract with Arsenal in October 2015, Iwobi made his first-team debut on October 27, 2015, against Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup.
The Nigerian international went on to make his Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup debut during the same season. Iwobi scored on his first two starts for Arsenal in the Premier League, against Everton and Watford respectively.
Iwobi's standing at Arsenal was topsy-turvy as the pacy player found it difficult to nail down a place in the Arsenal starting XI through a combination of his versatility and stiff competition.
The Super Eagles star played a big role in Arsenal's 2016/17 FA Cup triumph, featuring in all the matches in that year's competition. Iwobi also helped Arsenal win the 2017 Community Shield.
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In August 2019, Iwobi ended his 15-year association with Arsenal, moving to Everton for £28m. The Nigerian international had a decent time at Goodison Park and was also named Everton Player of the 2022/23 season for his contributions in helping the Toffees avoid relegation.
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After four years at Everton, Iwobi made the switch to Fulham in 2023 for an undisclosed fee. On April 6, 2024, in a game against Newcastle United, he became the Nigerian footballer with most minutes played in the history of the Premier League, surpassing the previous record held by Mikel John Obi.
Alex Iwobi Salary and Contract
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Alex Iwobi is one of the highest-earning Nigerian players in the world at the moment, due to playing in the English Premier League all his life. Alex Iwobi's current salary at Fulham is £80,000 a week and £4,160,000 per year.
The five-year deal which he signed in 2019 is set to expire in the summer of 2024 and with Iwobi now playing well again, he has the leverage to negotiate for more money whether at Everton or anywhere else.
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His time at Arsenal started with a modest £3500 weekly salary when he signed his first professional contract with Arsenal, and then the 26-year-old saw his wages increase to £53,000 a week before leaving in 2019.
When signing for Fulham, Iwobi enjoyed a significant increase in his wages as he signed a five-year contract worth £80,000 a week with the Toffees.
What is Alex Iwobi's Net Worth?
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Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi is certainly a wealthy young man, having signed lucrative deals at Arsenal, Everton and Fulham. Iwobi's net worth is estimated to be around £23.39m with most of that coming from his earnings as a footballer.
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Iwobi is also a Nike outfit with sponsorship and some money expected to come out of his ambassadorial role with the giant sportswear company. The Everton star is managed by the Elite Project Group Ltd. and also represents the likes of Jadon Sancho, Bukayo Saka, and Joe Aribo.
Alex Iwobi FC 24 Ratings
Alex Iwobi is rated 76 in FIFA 23. His potential is 76 and his position is RM. He is 28 years old from Nigeria and plays for Everton in the England Premier League. The midfielder has 4 Skill moves and 3 Weak Foot, he is Right-footed and his work rates are High/High.
The player's height is 185cm | 6'0" and his weight is 75kg|165lbs. He does have a real face in-game.
Dipping Shots
Double Touch
Incisive Run
Mazing Run
One Touch Pass
Through Passing
Trickster
Alex Iwobi Girlfriend
Alex Iwobi’s publicly known girlfriend was the beautiful model Clarisse Juliette however, the pair have now broken up with the lady accusing the Super Eagles star of cheating on her.
Iwobi's new girlfriend is rumoured to be another model by the name of Erin Budina but this has not been confirmed yet with neither Iwobi nor Erin Budina posting any pictures of them together.
Alex Iwobi House & Cars
One interesting fact about Alex Iwobi is that he still lives with his parents. Despite being a millionaire, Iwobi stays in his parent's house whenever he is not on duty and he is in London.
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It is also rumoured that Iwobi's family is in charge of managing the wealth he makes from football. Alex Iwobi does not post often about his cars but he is said to be a lover of Mercedes-Benz.
Alex Iwobi Social Media
Alex Iwobi is fairly active on social media with Instagram and Twitter accounts that he posts on from time to time.
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The Super Eagles star mostly posts about his football career, training activities, matches, milestones, and a few posts about his lifestyle and family.
Alex Iwobi's Twitter handle is @alexiwobi
Alex Iwobi's Instagram handle is @alexanderiwobi
Alex Iwobi Super Eagles career
Despite playing for England's under-16s, under-17s and under-18 teams, Iwobi chose to commit his senior international future to the Nigerian national team.
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The Lagos-born forward made his Super Eagles debut on October 8, 2015, in a friendly against DR Congo in Belgium, coming off the bench in a 2-0 defeat for the Sunday Oliseh-led team.
Iwobi was selected in the 35-man initial shortlist for the 2016 Rio Olympics but he failed to make the final 18-man squad.
The Everton player created a piece of history when his goal against Zambia in October 2017 clinched the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification for the Super Eagles.
Apart from the World Cup, Iwobi has also represented Nigeria at two Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments (2019 & 2021), helping the Super Eagles to third place in the 2019 edition.
Iwobi has won 63 caps for Nigeria at the time of writing, establishing himself as a key player for the Super Eagles with 10 goals and four assists so far according to Tranfermarkt.
Alex Iwobi Latest News
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14:00 - 11.06.2023
Super Eagles: Ekong, Iwobi show off jet picture on their way to Nigeria
Super Eagles stars Iwobi, Ekong show off jet picture on their way to Nigeria for AFCON qualifiers.
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18:55 - 07.06.2023
ANALYSIS Alex Iwobi's season review: Why did Everton teammates vote him POTY?
Aside from his versatility, Iwobi's availability and consistency underscored an outstanding season.
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07:30 - 27.05.2023
Alex Iwobi defends Fufu and Egusi to be better than mashed potato and beans
Alex Iwobi defends Nigeria's Fufu and Egusi soup compared to mashed potatoes and beans.
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05:20 - 13.05.2023
TRANSFERS Why Nigeria Super Eagles star Iwobi could leave Everton this season
A mass exodus is set to hit Everton this season with Nigeria Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi one of the big names who could leave the club.
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