WATCH: Iwobi snubs his uncle Jay-Jay as he builds his perfect footballer

Iwobi snubbed Okocha when building his perfect footballer (Credit: Imago)

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Alex Iwobi builds his perfect footballer, snubs uncle Jay-Jay Okocha (Credit: Imago)

WATCH: Iwobi snubs his uncle Jay-Jay as he builds his perfect footballer

Seye Omidiora 16:02 - 28.06.2025

Fulham's Alex Iwobi picked Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and two teammates when building his ideal player, snubbing Jay-Jay Okocha.

Fulham star Alex Iwobi did not include Jay-Jay Okocha when creating his ideal footballer. 

The Nigeria international selected players with various skills — left and right foot, control, heading, speed and strength — choosing two from his current team.

Jay-Jay Okocha
Jay-Jay Okocha in action for Bolton (Credit: Imago)

Iwobi builds perfect player

Iwobi included Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, acknowledging their legendary status.

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Lionel Messi (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo greet each other prior Riyadh All-Star XI vs Paris Saint-Germain FC at King Fahd Stadium in 2023 . (Photo Credit: Imago)

“Ronaldo,” Iwobi said for his right foot selection. “The stats speak for itself!” 

Similarly, he praised Messi’s skills on the other foot, citing his impressive stats. 

For technique, Iwobi chose former Arsenal teammate Santi Cazorla, who was in the news recently after playing a pivotal role in Real Oviedo’s LaLiga return. 

He also selected Fulham teammate Rodrigo Muniz for heading ability, highlighting his power, and twice chose Adama Traore for speed and strength, calling him “too strong and fast.” 

What’s next for Fulham?

Fulham’s first Premier League game of 2025-26 is at Brighton & Hove Albion, with pre-season starting next month to prepare.