Alex Iwobi
Nigerian association football player (born 1996)
Alex Iwobi: profile
Alex Iwobi (born 3 May 1996 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a playmaker for Fulham F.C..
Iwobi started out at Arsenal F.C. in 2015. He has played for 3 clubs since 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at Everton F.C. (2019–2023): 123 appearances and 6 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 326 appearances and 35 goals.
At international level, Iwobi has represented Nigeria (2015–present), earning 101 caps and scoring 10 goals. Our match database lists 3 of his international goals; the first came against Zambia on 9 October 2016 (World Cup Qualification). Before committing to Nigeria, he had represented England U16, England U17 and England U18.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Eligibility explained: Why does Alex Iwobi play for Nigeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2016 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2015–present (12 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (35 in 326)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 48% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Fulham F.C. (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mohamed Simakan, Rabah Saâdane and Mohamed Amine Ben Amor (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2019 |  Arsenal F.C. |
Premier League | 100 | 11 |
| 2019–2023 | Everton F.C. |
Premier League | 123 | 6 |
| 2023– | Fulham F.C. |
Premier League | 103 | 18 |
| Total | 326 | 35 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | England U16 |
Under-16 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 | England U17 |
Under-17 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | England U18 |
Under-18 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015– |  Nigeria |
Senior | 101 | 10 |
International goals (3)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Oct 2016 | Zambia 1–2 Nigeria | 33 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 7 Oct 2017 | Nigeria 1–0 Zambia | 73 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 6 Jul 2019 | Nigeria 3–2 Cameroon | 66 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Alex Iwobi?
Alex Iwobi was born on 3 May 1996, which makes him 30 years old.
Where was Alex Iwobi born?
Alex Iwobi was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Alex Iwobi play for?
Alex Iwobi plays international football for Nigeria. He has 101 caps and 10 goals on record.
Which clubs has Alex Iwobi played for?
Alex Iwobi's recorded clubs are Arsenal F.C., Everton F.C. and Fulham F.C..
What team does Alex Iwobi play for now?
According to the latest data, Alex Iwobi plays for Fulham F.C..
How tall is Alex Iwobi?
Alex Iwobi is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Alex Iwobi play?
Alex Iwobi plays as a playmaker.
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