SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

ALEX IWOBI
ALEX IWOBI
Nigeria flag
Number
#15
Nationality
Nigeria
Team
EVERTON (England)
Coach
CARLO ANCELOTTI
Position
LW (Left Wing)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
7 5 4 4 6 6 4 36 1.6 £2.25M

Alex Iwobi

  • Full name: Alexander Chuka Iwobi
  • Date of birth: May 3, 1996
  • Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
  • Nationality: Nigerian (also eligible for England; represents Nigeria at international level)
  • Position: Attacking midfielder / winger
  • Height: Approximately 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)

Club career (selected)

  • Arsenal (Youth → Senior): Joined Arsenal's academy as a youngster; progressed to the first team and made his senior debut in 2015. Spent multiple seasons at Arsenal, featuring in Premier League, FA Cup and European competitions.
  • Everton: Transferred to Everton in August 2019. Played as an attacking midfielder and wide midfielder/winger for Everton in the Premier League. Contributed with goals and assists and was a regular squad member during his time at the club.
  • Other moves: After Everton, Iwobi later moved on (including loan and/or permanent transfers depending on date). Review the latest transfer records for up-to-date club status.

International career

  • Represented England at youth levels (U16–U20), but switched allegiance to Nigeria at senior level.
  • Made his senior debut for Nigeria in 2015 and has featured in major tournaments including the Africa Cup of Nations and FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup squad for Nigeria.

Playing style

  • Creative, technically comfortable on the ball with good vision. Equally able to operate centrally as a number 10 or out wide, providing assists and linking play between midfield and attack.
  • Known for work-rate and tactical versatility.

Notable facts

  • Comes from a footballing family: his uncle is former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha.
  • Youngest-ever Arsenal player to play in a European fixture at the time of his debut (record since changed).

Note: Club and international statistics (appearances, goals) change season to season. For the most current stats and club status, consult an up-to-date sports database or the official club website.