Player: Alex Iwobi

Full name: Alexander Chuka Iwobi

Date of birth: May 3, 1996

Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria

Nationality: Nigerian (also eligible for England through residency and youth representation)

Position: Attacking midfielder / Winger

Youth career:

• Arsenal Youth Academy (joined 2004)

Senior club career (selected highlights):

• Arsenal (2015–2019) — Broke into the first team, made over 100 appearances across competitions, scored notable goals and provided assists; won the FA Cup in 2014–15 (squad member) and 2016–17.
• Everton (2019–2023) — Regular squad member, contributed as a creative midfielder/winger.
• Fulham (loan 2021–2022) — Spent a season on loan, adding Premier League appearances and experience.
• PAOK (2023– ) — Moved to Greek Super League side PAOK; continue professional career in Europe.

National team (Nigeria):

• Senior debut: 2015
• Appearances: 40+ (as of mid-2024)
• Goals: Around 8–10 for Nigeria (as of mid-2024)
• Tournaments: Represented Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and multiple Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments; part of squads that reached later stages in continental competition.

Playing style: Creative, technically gifted attacking midfielder/winger with good vision, dribbling and ability to link midfield and attack. Known for work rate and versatility across the front line.

Notable facts:

• Nephew of former Nigerian international and Arsenal legend Jay-Jay Okocha.
• Came through Arsenal’s academy and captained youth sides before establishing himself in the senior team.

Last update: Information current to mid-2024; club appearances and national-team stats may have changed since then.