Tag: Alex Iwobi

Alex Iwobi played for Arsenal Football Club. The Nigerian forward joined Arsenal as a youth in 2004 and made his first team debut in 2015. Iwobi left Arsenal for Everton in 2019 for £28m. In total, he made 149 appearances for Arsenal and scored 15 goals. Iwobi wore the number 17 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on May 3, 1995. Iwobi currently plays for Everton.

LONDON, ENGLAND: Alex Iwobi of Fulham looks on during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Sheffield United at Craven Cottage on October 07, 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Former Gunner posts video celebrating Arsenal goals

Alex Iwobi filmed a video celebrating watching his former teammate Eddie Nketiah score for Arsenal over the weekend.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Alex Iwobi of Everton in action during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Fulham FC at Goodison Park on August 12, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi signs for Fulham in £22m deal

Former Arsenal player Alex Iwobi moves from Everton to Fulham for £22m. The transfer has implications for Everton's future plans and deprives Arsenal of a potential sell-on fee.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 5: Alex Iwobi of Everton runs with the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Everton and Sporting Lisbon at Goodison Park on August 5, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Former Arsenal fan favourite holds medical ahead of £22m London return

Alex Iwobi is holding a medical at Fulham after the club agreed a £22m deal to sign him from Everton, according to reports.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Alex Iwobi of Everton in action during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Fulham FC at Goodison Park on August 12, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi set for London return

Alex Iwobi is close to a £20m Fulham switch, affecting both Everton and Arsenal. Arsenal are set to miss out on a sell-on fee due to the reduced transfer fee.
Alex Iwobi Everton Player of the Season - BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MAY 08: Alex Iwobi of Everton warms up prior to the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton FC at American Express Community Stadium on May 08, 2023 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi named Everton Player’s Player of the Season

Following an influential campaign with Everton, former Arsenal player, Alex Iwobi, has been named Everton Player's Player of the Season.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Alex Iwobi of Everton looks on from the bench during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Watford FC at Goodison Park on August 17, 2019, in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi delays new Everton contract amid club uncertainty

Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi is reportedly holding off on signing a new contract with Everton until the club's Premier League future is determined.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal celebrates at full time after scoring the winning goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and AFC Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium on March 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

He’s a joke in training: Reiss Nelson praised

Alex Iwobi thinks Reiss Nelson deserves praise for his patience, and for taking his chances when they've come this season.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Alexander Iwobi of Everton in action during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on February 04, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Iwobi admits Arsenal signing Pepe nudged him out

Alex Iwobi has explained why he decided to leave Arsenal, with the signing of Nicolas Pepe effectively nudging him out of the door.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Alexander Iwobi of Everton in action during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on February 04, 2023 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi expresses Arsenal love

Former Arsenal player Alex Iwobi showed his appreciation for his former club after a solid performance for Everton in their win against Arsenal on Saturday.
Everton's Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi celebrates after he scores his team's third goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Fleetwood Town and Everton at Highbury Stadium in Fleetwood, north west England, on September 23, 2020. (Photo by Dave Thompson / POOL / AFP)

Alex Iwobi offered 5-year deal by Everton

Former Gunner Alex Iwobi has been offered a five-year deal by Everton amid links to AS Monaco, according to a report.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Alex Iwobi of Everton during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton FC at Villa Park on August 23, 2019, in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ian Wright thinks Arsenal could use former Gunner in current squad

Ian Wright thinks Arsenal need somebody like Alex Iwobi right now, as the former Gunner performs well in midfield for Everton.
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Alex Iwobi: I was only England youth not to get a pro deal at...

Alex Iwobi says he was the only England youth at Arsenal not to get a professional deal on his 17th birthday after his call-up.
Leeds United's Macedonian midfielder Ezgjan Alioski (L) vies with Everton's Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi (R) during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Everton at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on February 3, 2021. (Photo by Michael Regan / POOL / AFP)

Alex Iwobi was pushed to accept Arsenal exit to Everton

Alex Iwobi was somewhat forced out of Arsenal to Everton in the summer of 2019, according to his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha.

Alex Iwobi: I’ve improved at Everton (he hasn’t)

Alex Iwobi believes working under Carlo Ancelotti has helped improve his game since leaving Arsenal, especially in the final third of the pitch.
Everton's Nigerian midfielder Alex Iwobi celebrates after he scores his team's third goal during the English League Cup third round football match between Fleetwood Town and Everton at Highbury Stadium in Fleetwood, north west England, on September 23, 2020. (Photo by Dave Thompson / POOL / AFP)

Alex Iwobi hoping to convince Everton manager of his worth

Alex Iwobi is hoping his performance midweek against Fleetword Town will help turn around his career at Everton.

Alex Iwobi explains his Arsenal nickname

Alex Iwobi's nickname, 'Big 45', emerged at Arsenal, and the former Arsenal fan favourite has been speaking about it and some of his favourite career moments.
Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Iwobi: Özil works hard – people judge it wrong

Alex Iwobi thinks Mesut Özil works hard than people give him credit for, and he named the 31-year-old among the top players he played with.
BATH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 13: In this photo illustration, £1 coins are seen with the new £10 note on October 13, 2017 in Bath, England. Currency experts have warned that as the uncertainty surrounding Brexit continues, the value of the British pound, which has remained depressed against the US dollar and the euro since the UK voted to leave in the EU referendum, is likely to fluctuate. (Photo Illustration by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Tottenham outspend Liverpool but Arsenal outspend them both

With Liverpool and Tottenham going head-to-head on Saturday, the Daily Telegraph compared the two club's net spend since January 2016 and it tells a very different story to what other parts of the media would have you believe.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Alex Iwobi of Everton walks off injured during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Arsenal FC at Goodison Park on December 21, 2019, in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi proves he is pure Arsenal DNA

Alex Iwobi picked up a hamstring injury in Everton's clash with Arsenal on Saturday, but he got a good reception from his former club's fans.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Alex Iwobi of Everton looks on from the bench during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Watford FC at Goodison Park on August 17, 2019, in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Kanu: Arsenal made a mistake letting Iwobi go – 100 per cent

Kanu says Arsenal have made a mistake letting Alex Iwobi go, losing a player with the club at heart who would give everything for them.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Alex Iwobi of Everton during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton FC at Villa Park on August 23, 2019, in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Paul Merson: Iwobi has to play – Everton are a better team with him...

Paul Merson thinks Everton are a better team after the summer signings of Alex Iwobi and Moise Kean, and Marco Silva just needs to stick by the pair.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 11: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal battles for possession with Javier Manquillo of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal FC at St. James Park on August 11, 2019 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan and Iwobi departures puts faith in Arsenal’s youth to step up

Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alex Iwobi's departures this summer mean Arsenal now have no choice but to put deserved faith in their talented crop of youth players.
LINCOLN, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Alex Iwobi of Everton scores his team's third goal during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Lincoln City and Everton at Sincil Bank Stadium on August 28, 2019, in Lincoln, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi scored his first goal for Everton and you should be happy about...

Alex Iwobi scored his first goal for Everton against Lincoln City in the League Cup on Wednesday, and there are plenty of reasons to be glad about that fact.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 23: Alex Iwobi of Everton during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton FC at Villa Park on August 23, 2019, in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi: Marco Silva will improve me as a player

Alex Iwobi believes playing under Marco Silva will improve him as a player, after completing a deadline-day move to Everton from Arsenal this summer.
Alex Iwobi (Photo via Twitter / Everton)

Alex Iwobi explains how Marco Silva convinced him to join Everton

Alex Iwobi has explained why decided to leave Arsenal for Everton on deadline day, after spending the majority of his life in North London.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Report: Alex Iwobi left Arsenal for regular football and a position change

Alex Iwobi left Arsenal to play more regularly and because he wants to feature in central areas instead of on the wing, according to reports.
Alex Iwobi (Photo via EvertonFC.com)

Alex Iwobi sends farewell message to Arsenal fans

Alex Iwobi has sent a farewell message to Arsenal and the fans, after completing his deadline-day transfer to Everton.

Arsenal agree to sell Alex Iwobi to Everton for £35m – £40m

Arsenal have agreed to sell Alex Iwobi to Everton on a permanent deal worth between £35m and £40m in what was a relatively unexpected move so late in the day after the transfer had gone quiet.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arsenal reject Everton £30m bid for Alex Iwobi

According to Talksport, Everton have bid £30m for Alex Iwobi after Crystal palace turned down their insane bid for Wilfried Zaha.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi hits back at English media over claims he would leave if Wilfried...

Alex Iwobi has hit back at the 'fake news' being spread around the internet this morning based on twisted quotes from the winger.

Alex Iwobi suffers semi-final AFCON elimination: Will begin holiday after third-place playoff

Alex Iwobi suffered a heartbreaking elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, meaning he has one more match until he finally begins his holiday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi scores winner for Nigeria against Cameroon

Alex Iwobi netted a 66th-minute winner for his side as they beat Cameroon 3-2 on Saturday in the Africa Cup of Nations play-off.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi: I’ve always seen myself as a midfielder

Alex Iwobi has admitted he's always seen himself as a midfielder rather than a wide player but admitted he's happy to play anywhere in...
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Round-up: How Arsenal players are doing at Copa America and AFCON

With this summer's Copa America and Africa Cup of Nations still ongoing, let's have a look at how the Arsenal players are doing in each competition.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi picks his favourite for Premier League title

Alex Iwobi believes that Manchester City are favourites to win the Premier League title next season to retain their crown.
Arsenal's Nigerian striker Alex Iwobi (L) leaves the pitch after being substituted off for Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 1, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

2 Arsenal stars make Forbes ’30 under 30′ list

Alex Iwobi and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have been named on Forbes' Africa '30 under 30' list.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 02: Alex Iwobi of Nigeria during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley Stadium on June 2, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Nigeria players reportedly want Alex Iwobi dropped

Nigeria players reportedly wanted Alex Iwobi dropped in favour of Ahmed Musa before their game against Guinea on Wednesday.
BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - MAY 29: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal scores his sides goal pass goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga of Chelsea during the UEFA Europa League Final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Baku Olimpiya Stadionu on May 29, 2019 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Alex Iwobi 3rd most valuable player in Nigeria AFCON squad

Alex Iwobi has been named as the third most valuable Nigerian included in their AFCON squad.

Alex Iwobi: The players are fighting for Unai Emery now – we want to...

Alex Iwobi has admitted it felt a bit weird not to have Arsene Wenger as manager of Arsenal at first this season, but now he is fully on board and fighting for Unai Emery to be successful.

Arsenal player ratings vs Burnley: Aubameyang bags a brace and Nketiah scores his first...

Arsenal won 3-1 on the final day against Burnley, in what was essentially a dead rubber since Everton didn't feel like beating Spurs 6-0.