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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Wenger – This is what Iwobi needs to do
Arsene Wenger believes that Alex Iwobi needs to get rid of his nerves if he is to get better in front of goal for Arsenal.
Wenger – This is what Alex Iwobi needs to work on
Arsene Wenger hailed Alex Iwobi's performance against Reading in which the forward played in the no.10 position but admitted that the 20-year-old needs to work on his finishing.
Iwobi – Akpom and I used to train with West Ham
Alex Iwobi has revealed to Match of the Day Magazine that he and Chuba Akpom trained for both West Ham and Arsenal for three years.
Iwobi misses out on Golden Boy award
Alex Iwobi has missed out on the Golden Boy award after it was given to Bayern Munich’s Renato Sanches.
Iwobi explains what Mesut Ozil told him as he admits he’s never happy with...
Alex Iwobi has been far from shy in regards to his praise for senior team-mates, and how training alongside quality players relates to improved performances from him on a personal level
Iwobi: I thought I’d go out on loan
Alex Iwobi has admitted that he didn't expect his 'crazy' path to the Arsenal first team; in fact, he thought he would be loaned out initially.
Mesut Ozil heaps praise onto Arsenal starlet – “He isn’t scared”
Mesut Ozil had high praise for Alex Iwobi recently, comparing him to his uncle, Jay-Jay Okocha, and applauding the fact that he never hides on the pitch.
Iwobi: A fan followed me, it was mad
Alex Iwobi has revealed the not so warm and friendly side of fan support (if you could call most Gooners 'warm and friendly').
Watch: Iwobi tips Akpom for first team action
Alex Iwobi recently took part in a Twitter Takeover with FourFourTwo in which he tipped life-long friend, Chuba Akpom, as the next youth player to break through into the Arsenal first team.
Can England help Arsenal with The Ox?
Gareth Southgate's team tinkering may have some long-term pluses for Arsenal.
Look: Iwobi celebrates first Nigeria goal
Not only did Alex Iwobi make his debut for Nigeria against Zambia on Sunday, he scored and took to Twitter afterwards to celebrate with his teammates.
Arsenal to offer winger deal worth £50k per week
Arsenal are said to be ready to double Alex Iwobi’s wages despite giving him a payrise earlier in the year.
Exclusive – ‘I’m sure he’ll be a massive star for Arsenal’
Ray Parlour has tipped Alex Iwobi to be a huge star at Arsenal while highlighting what he’s done well so far in his short Arsenal career and what he needs to do to make sure that he fulfils his potential at the club.
Quick watch: Iwobi scores with a volley for Nigeria
Alex Iwobi has scored his first international goal as he gave Nigeria the lead against Zambia.
Iwobi gets new shirt number
Alex Iwobi appears to have finally settled on a number with Nigeria after already switching twice.
Alexis wins Arsenal Player of the Month – is it deserved?
Alexis has won Arsenal's Player of the Month.
Iwobi scores brace for Nigeria in friendly
Alex Iwobi scored a brace in Nigeria's 3-0 win over Plateau United on Wednesday.
Iwobi set to get (another) pay rise – report
Alex Iwobi is reportedly set to be offered a new Arsenal deal after only just signing a new one in April.
Watch: Alex Iwobi reveals how hard Alexis really trains
In a question and answer round with FourFourTwo, Alex Iwobi revealed just how hard Alexis Sanchez really trains and it's not really a massive surprise.
Iwobi reveals greatest Arsenal moment
Alex Iwobi revealed to Copa90 recently that his greatest Arsenal moment so far was starting against Barcelona in the Champions League last season.
Alex Iwobi tipped for major award
Alex Iwobi is expected to be nominated for the Africa Player of the Year award and former Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, thinks he could win it.
Iwobi mocks his own terrible effort v Burnley
Alex Iwobi took to social media after Arsenal's win over Burnley to have a laugh at his own terrible shot that almost seem to go at right angles from his body while he was facing the goal.
Five things we learned from Arsenal’s lucky win over Burnley
Arsenal travelled to Turf Moor on Sunday on the crest of a massive wave but what did we learn from their struggles?
Free – Amazing Alex Iwobi wallpaper and social cover
Alex Iwobi has been one of Arsenal's best players so far this season.
Watch: Iwobi’s girlfriend explains his FIFA 17 rating
Alex Iwobi decided that the best way to explain his rating on FIFA 17 was to get his girlfriend, Clarisse Juliette to explain it to people despite it seeming like it was more a test to see if she understood it.
Iwobi to be nominated for Africa Player of the Year
AllAfrica.com are claiming that Alex Iwobi will be one of four Nigerians that will be nominated for the Confederation of Africa Footballer of the Year.
Iwobi plays FIFA and names Arsenal’s hardest player
Ahead of the launch of FIFA17, Alex Iwobi sat down with The Football Republic to play the game and have a little chat.
Iwobi: I wish I had gone to the Olympics
Alex Iwobi was asked to represent Nigeria in the Rio Olympics, however, Arsene Wenger requested that he stay.
Episode 62: A lovely week to be a gooner
Matthew, Stephen and Anita discuss league cup victory at Forest, this season's tactical changes, the emergence of Iwobi and 'Kostafi', and booing ex players. ...
Wenger’s process vindicated by Chelsea stroll
The weekend's walk-over of the West London gazzilionaires has helped restore the faith, and the logic of recent decisions is now clear, but is this just another false dawn?
Five things we learned from Arsenal’s smashing win over Chelsea
It was a morale-boosting victory over our fierce west London rivals Chelsea on Saturday evening, but what did we learn from the match?
Wenger: Iwobi isn’t the kind of player who impresses you at first
Alex Iwobi has emerged on the first-team scene this year and is currently enjoying his football, competing against the top sides and keeping a composed head on very talented shoulders.
Modest Iwobi ‘grateful’ for Man of the Match award
Alex Iwobi won Man of the Match for his performance against Chelsea during Arsenal's 3-0 win on Saturday.
Has Ozil lost his crown to Iwobi?
Alex Iwobi seems to have overtaken Mesut Ozil on assists so far this year but does this mean he's stolen the playmaker's crown?
Iwobi to get Nigeria call-up for World Cup qualifier
Alex Iwobi is set to get a call up to the senior Nigerian national side for their game against Zambia on 9th October.
Long read: Wenger’s tactical plan starts to form
Arsenal's Saturday stroll in Hull showed some hints of method to what has appeared tactical madness.
Wenger calls on Iwobi to stay humble
Alex Iwobi thought he’d got his name on the Arsenal scoresheet again, this time against Hull, only to have the goal taken away from him by Alexis Sanchez’s quick reactions.
Watch: Whose goal was it – Alexis or Iwobi?
Alex Iwobi thought he'd scored again for Arsenal against Hull on Saturday, but Alexis was soon claiming it. Arsene Wenger thinks it belongs to Iwobi, so is he right? We take a closer look.
Player focus: Hungry Alex Iwobi proves he’s Arsenal first team material v Hull
Although Alex Iwobi's performances for Arsenal are still a little rough around the edges, his display against Hull was hugely exciting.
Iwobi: I was robbed!
Alex Iwobi got two assists against Hull City on Saturday but still felt robbed of an actual goal.