Century of Class: Senior player Iwobi hits major Fulham milestone in FA Cup escape

Alex Iwobi celebrated a landmark occasion with 90 minutes action for Fulham in the FA Cup.

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi cemented his status as a cornerstone of Fulham on Sun​day, reaching a significant career landmark during the club’s dramatic 2-1 FA Cup comeback against Stoke City.

The versatile playmaker marked his 100th appearance for the Cottagers across all competitions, a feat that shows his importance to manager Marco Silva since arriving at Craven Cottage. 

To celebrate the milestone, Iwobi was handed a start to finish feature, anchoring the midfield for the entire 90 minutes as Fulham clawed their way back from a goal down at the Bet365 Stadium.

A Trusted Senior Figure

While other Nigerian stars were either rested or absent, with Calvin Bassey remaining on the bench and Samuel Chukwueze missing the trip, Iwobi stood as the veteran presence on the pitch. 

His durability and tactical intelligence were on full display as he helped the Cottagers escape a tense final ten minutes to secure Fulham's place in the last 16.

The club was quick to acknowledge the achievement on social media, highlighting the midfielder's consistency and work rate.

“100 up for Alex!” Fulham posted, celebrating the Nigerian international’s century of caps.

Since joining the London side, Iwobi has evolved from a creative winger into a complete central midfielder. His 100th cap comes at a time when he is arguably playing the most refined football of his career.

The win not only keeps Fulham’s trophy hopes alive this season but serves as a fitting backdrop for one of the Premier League’s most consistent performers to collect his flowers.