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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Alex Iwobi: We have a lot of good fans as well
Speaking before Arsenal's game against Brighton on Sunday, Alex Iwobi has said he does not focus on negative fans and is hopeful of sealing fourth place.
Alex Iwobi: Everyone’s entitled to their opinion but I’m happy with my progress
Alex Iwobi says he's happy with the progress he's made this season, and he doesn't really pay any attention to his critics.
Alex Iwobi wants to follow in Jay-Jay Okocha’s footsteps by winning AFCON with Nigeria
Alex Iwobi wants to follow in the footsteps of his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha by winning the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria this summer.
Alex Iwobi leaps to Mesut Ozil’s defence after Martin Keown comments
Alex Iwobi has leapt to the defence of Mesut Ozil stating he IS a team player despite parts of the press wanting us to believe otherwise.
Alex Iwobi: We have more fight now
Alex Iwobi has highlighted one major change in Arsenal this season under Unai Emery when compared to Arsene Wenger's final season at the club - more fight.
Unai Emery’s first-choice XI since arriving at Arsenal becomes clear
It may not seem like it at times but Unai Emery has a first-choice Xi that many will find surprising.
Alex Iwobi seen as key to Nigeria’s hopes this summer
Alex Iwobi has been hailed as 'key' to Nigeria's hopes at this summer's AFCON tournament by the Super Eagles former coach, Sunday Oliseh.
‘Much improved performance’: Alex Iwobi wins critics over in second Nigeria match
Alex Iwobi started his second match of the international break for Nigeria on Tuesday, and he won more praise for his performance than in the first.
‘Left a lot to be desired’: Alex Iwobi criticised despite Nigeria victory
Alex Iwobi started in a 3-1 win for Nigeria on Friday, but his performance has been criticised in the country despite their victory.
Arsenal senior and youth international round-up so far
After the first few days of the international break, let's have a look at how Arsenal's senior and youth stars are doing so far.
Alex Iwobi explains stink gesture, refuses to apologise
Alex Iwobi came in for heavy criticism following his childish reaction to Rennes Hamari Traore on Thursday night however the Nigerian will not be issuing an apology anytime soon and has explained why.
Player ratings vs Bournemouth: Arsenal score five in dominant victory
Arsenal smashed Bournemouth 5-1 on Wednesday night, taking full advantage of the opportunity to add to their points tally and goal difference ahead of matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
Triple injury boost for Arsenal ahead of Bournemouth and Tottenham games
Arsenal got a triple injury-boost ahead of their crunch week in the race for a top-four finish.
Sokratis and Iwobi stress the importance of ‘world class’ Özil to the team
Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Alex Iwobi have stressed the importance of Mesut Özil to the Arsenal team after the German made his return to the starting XI against BATE Borisov.
Episode 183: Questions being asked
In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Helen to talk through losing to BATE on a cowfield, the importance of Iwobi, the case of the defence, and the Ozil elephant.
Media make drama out of Mesut Özil holiday despite teammates doing the same
Mesut Özil went on a weekend trip to Turkey over the last couple of days, and the media took the opportunity to try and force a story out of it.
Gernot Rohr names Alex Iwobi as possible John Obi Mikel replacement
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr insists he's not worried about lacking quality in midfield, with John Obi Mikel's future up in the air, because he has three players in mind as replacements.
Episode 182: The Spanish George Graham or the Spanish Bruce Rioch?
In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Paul talk winning at Huddersfield, fan entitlement, and how much we should worry...
Alex Iwobi gets new kit private preview
Alex Iwobi will preview Nigeria's new kit alongside Leicester City's Wilifred Onyinye in a ceremony in London.
Tony Adams: Iwobi should not have started against Manchester City
Tony Adams believes that Alex Iwobi should not have started against Manchester City.
Alex Iwobi gets private preview of new kit
Alex Iwobi will preview Nigeria's new kit alongside Leicester City's Wilifred Onyinye in a ceremony in London.
Player ratings vs Cardiff: Arsenal grind out 2-1 win despite shaky performance
Arsenal managed to grind out a victory over Cardiff City on Tuesday night, but it wasn't as easy as it should've been for Unai Emery's side.
Unai Emery to make 5 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Cardiff City
Arsenal are looking to bounce back from their FA Cup exit against Manchester United with victory over Cardiff City in the Premier League on Tuesday.
Arsenal fight hard for convincing win: Player ratings vs Chelsea
Arsenal bounced back from a disappointing defeat against West Ham United to beat Chelsea convincingly at the Emirates Stadium and keep their top four hopes alive.
Alex Iwobi named most expensive Nigerian
At €55.2m, Alex Iwobi has remained the most expensive Nigerian in the CIES Football Observatory’s list of transfer market values.
John Fashanu: Nigeria should build around Alex Iwobi for AFCON
John Fashanu thinks Nigeria should build their team for the African Cup of Nations around Alex Iwobi, after the 22-year-old's recent upturn in form.
Player ratings vs Blackpool: Arsenal win comfortably to progress to FA Cup fourth round
Arsenal made light work of their third-round FA Cup trip to Blackpool, coming away 3-0 winners in a game where they could've scored many more.
Was it as bad as we remember? Arsenal’s 2018 review
2018 is finally at an end and what a year it was. Let's recap some of the standouts from a calendar year most of us are glad to see the back of....
Kenneth Omeruo: Alex Iwobi has improved a lot – we have a big chance...
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo thinks Alex Iwobi has improved significantly in recent months, and that will help give Nigeria a 'big chance' in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Arsenal 4-1 winners despite some nervy moments: Player ratings vs Fulham
Arsenal finished their first game of the new year 4-1 winners against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium, a scoreline which doesn't quite reflect how close the game was at times.
3 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Fulham
Arsenal can't dwell on their defeat to Liverpool for too long, as they have a game against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday to kick off 2019.
Arsenal embarrassed: Player ratings vs Liverpool
Arsenal were embarrassed by Liverpool 5-1 at Anfield on Saturday, despite taking an early lead against the league leaders.
2 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Liverpool
Arsenal travel to league leaders Liverpool on Saturday, with the ominous task of trying to bounce back from a draw against Brighton by getting a result against the most in-form team in the country.
Player ratings vs Brighton: Arsenal held despite another Aubameyang goal
Arsenal were held to a disappointing draw in Brighton on Boxing Day, despite taking an early lead through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Unai Emery to make 3 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Brighton
After getting back to winning ways on Saturday, Arsenal need to keep pushing for a top-four spot with another win against Brighton on Boxing Day.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fires Arsenal to victory in fiery encounter: Player ratings vs Burnley
Arsenal returned to winning ways with victory over Burnley in the early Saturday kick-off, in a fiery and physical encounter that left Unai Emery with yet another defensive injury.
Referee says Arsenal goal should have been ruled out
The Mail on Sunday spoke to Chris Foy after Arsenal's win over Burnley and the former ref says that Arsenal's third goal should have been disallowed.
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Unai Emery to make 6 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Burnley
After 22 games without a defeat, Arsenal have suffered two on the bounce, and they need to get back to winning ways against Burnley on Saturday.
Player ratings vs Spurs: Wasteful Arsenal knocked out of League Cup
Arsenal put on a display of wasteful finishing as Tottenham Hotspur did the exact opposite on Wednesday night, with Unai Emery's side losing 2-0 to crash out of the League Cup.
Unai Emery to make 6 changes: Expected Arsenal lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal play their second North London derby of the month on Wednesday, as Tottenham Hotspur visit the Emirates Stadium for the League Cup quarter-final.