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Iwobi pushed his total Premier League minutes to 16,289, surpassing Mikel's longstanding record of 16,218.
Fulham's Alex Iwobi has cemented his place in the record books, surpassing John Obi-Mikel to become the Nigerian player with the most minutes played in the English Premier League, as per the transfer market.
Iwobi achieved this historic feat when he featured in the entire 90 minutes duration of Fulham's 1-0 loss to Newcastle.
By playing the entire game, Alex Iwobi took his Premier League minutes to 16,289, surpassing the record set by John Mikel Obi (16,218 minutes) during his eleven years stay at Chelsea.
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17:54 - 03.04.2024
Arsenal legend calls out Marco Silva for disgracing Alex Iwobi in Nottingham Forest vs Fulham
Former footballer Martin Keown criticised Marco Silva's decision to substitute three players early in the match, expressing concerns about the impact on the players' confidence.
Mikel's Reign Ends
Mikel, the former Super Eagles captain, had held the record since his debut for Chelsea in 2006. Despite leaving Chelsea in 2016-2017 and not playing for another Premier League club, he remained the leader in this category for Nigerian players.
Mikel enjoyed over a decade trophy-laden spell at Chelsea, collecting two Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the prestigious 2011-12 Champions League trophy.
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09:52 - 03.04.2024
Why I took off Alex Iwobi after 33 minutes — Fulham boss Marco Silva explains
Fulham boss Marco Silva has explained his decision to substitute Alex Iwobi in the first half of his side’s 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday evening.
After his Chelsea departure, he moved on to play for Tianjin TEDA, Middlesbrough, Trabzonspor, and Stoke City.
Iwobi's Steady Rise
Iwobi, who began his Premier League journey with Arsenal before moving to Everton, where he became a regular starter, has consistently accumulated minutes throughout his career.
The 2023-24 season still has over seven games left, and Alex Iwobi's fine form can see him get more playing time and solidify his record as the Nigerian player with the most minutes in the Premier League.
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19:48 - 04.04.2024
‘They parked a double-decker bus’ - Sam Allardyce claims Arsenal draw against Man City wasn’t masterclass defending
Former Premier League boss Sam Allardyce has weighed in on Arsenal's defensive display against Manchester City, describing it as a strategy of parking "a double-decker bus" to secure a valuable point.
This is a significant milestone for both Iwobi and Nigerian football in the Premier League.
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