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.
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Impressive Arsenal- too late
Arsenal, perhaps for the first time this year, were seriously impressive in dispatching Everton this weekend.
Pace, power, great interplay and, crucially, end product.
The performance...
Iwobi confirms food poisoning
Missing Nigeria training on Tuesday, there was some speculation as to whether Alex Iwobi was injured or unwell.
The 19-year-old has made a name for...
Iwobi living the dream
A goal and man of the match award on Saturday, it was a full Premier League debut to remember for Alex Iwobi.
The Nigerian international...
Iwobi taken to hospital on international duty
It's been a whirlwind week for Alex Iwobi, who scored his first Arsenal goal and has now been taken to hospital on international duty.
Teaming...
Look: Iwobi signing first Arsenal contract aged seven
Alex Iwobi has enjoyed quite the week.
The Arsenal kid started in the Champions League against Barcelona in Spain and then followed that up with...
Arsenal looking for positives as Leicester keep their distance
After a thoroughly miserable few weeks, where another season has collapsed at speed, the last few days have brought a few rays of sunlight...
Iwobi set for new deal
Arsenal are set to up Alex Iwobi’s wages by a whopping 900% after his impressive breakthrough into the first team according to reports.
As we...
Iwobi earns half as much as Rashford
Alex Iwobi is the youngster on everyone’s lips this week.
The Arsenal kid started his first Premier League game against Everton and grabbed his first...
Henry: These three things are why Iwobi is perfect kids rolemodel
Alex Iwobi is the hottest thing at Arsenal at the minute.
The 19-year-old’s first goal for the club he has been at since he was...
Watch: Alex Iwobi personal highlights v Everton
Alex Iwobi started his first Premier League game on Saturday, grabbed a goal and left with the man of the match award.
Not a bad...
Wenger hails three Arsenal players for restoring ‘balance’ against Everton
Arsene Wenger believes Mohamed Elneny, Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi have restored some balance in the Arsenal team.
The boss hailed all three players after...
Ian Wright: Iwobi has given Walcott and Ox something to think about
Ian Wright spoke about Alex Iwobi's performance against Everton and revealed he's delighted with the fact we finally have a player putting pressure on...
Look: Welbeck and Iwobi pose with Man of the Match award
Arsenal photographer Stuart MacFarlane managed to capture a brilliant moment between Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi posing with the latter's Man of the Match...
Stats: Alex Iwobi’s Man of the Match performance
Alex Iwobi capped his first Premier League start for Arsenal with a goal and the man of the match award.
Not bad for the kid...
Player focus: Iwobi shines on first Premier League start
Iwobi was particularly impressive at the Nou Camp, where he was handed his first Champions League start against reigning champions Barcelona in midweek.
Against Everton,...
Iwobi’s uncle: You haven’t seen half of what he can do
You probably know by now that Alex Iwobi is Jay-Jay Okocha’s nephew.
The former Bolton star wowed Premier League fans for four years between 2002...
Iwobi elated with ‘memorable’ first goal against Everton
Alex Iwobi posted about his 'memorable' performance against Everton.
The forward scored his first goal for the Arsenal senior team and was one of our...
Watch: Welbeck presents Iwobi with Man of the Match award
Alex Iwobi must be on cloud nine after receiving his first Man of the Match away to Everton.
The 19-year-old not only scored an incredibly...
Wenger hails ‘intelligent’ Iwobi performance against Everton
Arsene Wenger has hailed Alex Iwobi after his extraordinary performance against Everton in the Premier League.
The boss spoke after the match about the forward,...
Iwobi hails partnership with Welbeck after scoring first Arsenal goal
Alex Iwobi was visibly chuffed after scoring his first Arsenal goal against Everton on Saturday and took the opportunity to hail his partnership with...
Arsenal finally show up with impressive Everton win
Arsenal showed they weren't quite dead and buried in the title race with a professional win over Everton at Goodison on Saturday afternoon.
Predicted XI: Giroud in for Welbeck against Everton
Much of Arsène Wenger's team will pick itself on Saturday afternoon with the Gunners struggling with a number of injuries.
The goalkeeper, defence and midfield...
Watch: Iwobi’s full Champions League debut v Barcelona
Thrown into the deep end, Alex Iwobi played very well in his first Champions League start at Camp Nou on Wednesday.
Just 19, the Nigeria...
Iwobi: Barcelona start was an amazing experience
Camp Nou is quite the place for your first ever Champions League start but Alex Iwobi lived up to the occasion on Wednesday evening.
Yet...
Alex Iwobi encourages against Barca
Young forward Alex Iwobi was given a surprise start at Camp Nou against Champions League holders Barcelona on Wednesday evening and he did not...
Predicted XI v Watford: Coquelin, Campbell, Özil all in
The big question for Arsène Wenger on Sunday morning is whether or not he thinks Arsenal can win in Barcelona.
Can the Gunners go to...
Watch: Iwobi’s slick performance against Hull
Alex Iwobi made another start against Hull on Tuesday and, once again, impressed.
The forward is proving time and time again that he deserves more...
Player Focus: Alex Iwobi continues to impress
It is hard to get carried away with an attacking performance against a lower-division team, but nothing Alex Iwobi did against Hull was down...
Predicted XI v Hull: Wenger to make six changes
Back to FA Cup duty, and we already know Arsène Wenger is planning on rotating for Tuesday evening's game against Hull City.
With a busy schedule,...
Wenger hails Iwobi after including him in squad to face Hull
Alex Iwobi is traveling with the Arsenal squad and could face Hull on Tuesday.
The FA Cup clash, which is a replay of our 0-0...
Team news: Coquelin out thanks to Tottenham blunder, Iwobi added
Arsene Wenger claims there are no new injuries going into our FA Cup replay against Hull on Tuesday night.
The boss addressed the press ahead...
Injury update: 6-8 weeks for Oxlade-Chamberlain
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is facing two months out but doesn't need surgery.
Iwobi describes Arsenal loss to Manchester United as a nightmare
Alex Iwobi has described Arsenal's 3-2 defeat to Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday as a nightmare.
The forward, who came on in...
Iwobi invited to join up with Nigeria for Brazil game
Alex Iwobi has been invited by Nigeria to take part in their upcoming friendly with Brazil. Find out more here.
Wilshere: I feel responsible for Iwobi
Jack Wilshere has admitted that he feels a certain level of responsibility over the younger members of the Arsenal squad, such as Alex Iwobi.
The...
Iwobi urged to snub Nigeria as Afobe is told the same regarding DC Congo
Nigeria and DC Congo might feel a little bit put out today after both Arsene Wenger and Eddie Howe both advised Alex Iwobi and...
Jonker: Iwobi has succeeded more than anyone else
Arsenal disappointingly went out of the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday, losing 2-0 away against Anderlecht, but the experience was a good one for...
Arsenal’s dead deadline day reflects surprise squad strength
Apart from Wenger's pre-Ozil smirk, and the mad trolley dash after the 8-2 debacle at Old Trafford, Arsenal invariably seem determined to disappoint whichever...
Iwobi: Chambers scoring is funny!
Alex Iwobi gave another brilliant performance against Burnley in our 2-1 win at the Emirates on Saturday but the player took time after the...
Iwobi prepared for another FA Cup chance
Since making his Arsenal in the League Cup at Sheffield Wednesday earlier in the season, Alex Iwobi has gone on to reach heights even he...