Alex Iwobi has been in the senior squad since 2015 and is considered another gem of Arsene Wenger ‘s Arsenal youth setup. By the end of his first season he had proved he was going to stay there as he scored goals in consecutive Premier League games against Everton and Watford . His goal against Everton certainly caused a bit of a stir since it was his Premier League start.

Born name

Alexander Chuka Iwobi

nickname

Alex

Sun sign

Trails

Place of birth

Lagos, Nigeria

nationality

training

Alex Iwobi began his footballing journey in Arsenal ‘s youth setup . He was studying in primary school when he joined the English club.

occupation

Professional soccer player

family

• Father – Chuba Iwobi (Amateur Soccer Player) (Later Lawyer to support his family)
• mother – unknown
• Siblings – Marie Iwobi (Sister)
• Other – Jay-Jay Okocha (Uncle) (Former Professional Footballer)

Manager

Alex Iwobi is represented by Emeka Obasi, founder of Base Soccer Agency.

He also signed an agency deal with a creative agency called Color Me Digital .

Position

Forward, winger

Shirt Number

17, 45, 60 – FC Arsenal

18 – Nigeria National Team

To build

Athletic

Height

185,5 cm

weight

75 kg or 165 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Alex Iwobi dated –

1. Clarisse Juliette (2016-2017) – Alex Iwobi’s relationship with British model Clarisse Juliette came to light in late 2016. Some sources said they had known each other for quite some time at this point. The couple made their first public appearance as a couple in January 2017 at the Rae Sremmurd concert at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire. However, she dumped him in May 2017 when she realized he had cheated on her.

race/ethnicity

Schwarz

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

Schwarz

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

prominent nose

brand promotion

Alex Iwobi has signed a sponsorship deal with Nike . After the deal, he is obliged to wear Nike shoes for his professional as well as international matches.

Known for

• As a key member of the Arsenal senior squad. After impressing as one of Arsenal after being promoted by club manager Arsene Wenger, he was given the opportunity to join the senior team for the 2015/16 season.
• To be an integral part of the Nigeria national team. He is one of the first names in the national team roster.

First football game

In October 2015, he made his professional debut with Arsenal senior side in the League Cup Round of 16 match against Sheffield Wednesday . His side suffered an embarrassing 3-0 loss.

In October 2015, Iwobi made his first international appearance for Nigeria national team in a friendly match against DR Congo . In the 57th minute he was used to replace Ahmed Musa. The interesting thing about his international debut is that it came about 3 weeks before his professional debut.

First TV show

In 2015, Alex Iwobi made his first TV show appearance in the British TV series, Football on the 5th: The EFL Cup .

Alex Iwobi Facts

1. He got his first senior call with Arsenal in September 2013, when he came on as a substitute for a League Cup match against West Bromwich Albion . However, he remained on the substitutes’ bench throughout the game.
2. Just 4 days after his professional debut in League Cup Iwobi made his first Premier League appearance in an away game against Swansea City . With his team already winning 3-0, he was sent to Mesut Özil in stoppage time.
3. In November 2015, Alex made his first UEFA Champions League appearance in his side’s 5-1 humiliation against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
4. At the start of the 2016–17 season he changed his jersey number from 45 to 17 as it was currently vacant due to Alexis Sanchez deciding to change his number from 17 to 7 after Tomáš Rosický left.
5. In January 2018, he cast a spell over many Arsenal supporters after it was revealed he had attended a drug-fuelled house party just the day before the Gunners ‘ humiliating 4-2 defeat by Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup .
6. Following the arrival of new manager Unai Emery in the summer, Iwobi signed a contract extension in August 2018 to extend his stay at the club until 2023.
7. In October 2017, he scored Nigeria’s only goal in a 1–0 win over Zambia as the Super Eagles sealed qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup .
8. In recognition of his great performances at club and international level, he was recognized as the CAF Young Player of the Year in 2016. He was also included in the CAF Team of the Year .
9. Before signing for Nigeria national team he had represented England in the youth tournaments. He was a member of the team that won the Victory Shield award in 2011.
10. He won the FA Cup with Arsenal at the end of the 2016–17 season . He also won the FA Community Shield a few months later as his side defeated Chelsea on penalties.
11. Visit his official website @ alex-iwobi.com.
12. Follow Alex Iwobi on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.