Alex Iwobi profile: age, club, position, career stats, Super Eagles record and market value.
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Alex Iwobi: Age, Club, Position, Stats and Super Eagles Career
Alex Iwobi is a 30-year-old Nigerian midfielder who plays for Fulham in the Premier League and has more than 100 caps for the Super Eagles. Born in Lagos on 3 May 1996, he is the nephew of Jay-Jay Okocha and has scored 10 goals for Nigeria.
This Alex Iwobi profile covers his age, club, position, career stats, Super Eagles record and market value. We update it after every international window and major club news.
| Full name | Alexander Chuka Iwobi |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 May 1996 (age 30) |
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Midfielder (central or attacking) |
| Club | Fulham (England), shirt number 17 |
| Nigeria record | 10 goals, 100+ caps, debut 8 October 2015 |
| Major honours | FA Cup 2016/17, Community Shield 2015 and 2017, AFCON bronze 2019 and 2025, AFCON silver 2023 |
Who is Alex Iwobi?
Alex Iwobi is a Nigerian international midfielder and one of the Super Eagles’ most capped players. He is the maternal nephew of Nigeria legend Jay-Jay Okocha, and he came through the Arsenal academy after growing up in England.
He represented England at youth level before switching to Nigeria, and he was named CAF Youth Player of the Year in 2016. In June 2026 he played his 100th game for Nigeria in a friendly against Portugal, becoming the fourth Nigerian to reach that mark after Vincent Enyeama, Joseph Yobo and Ahmed Musa. Ahmed Musa holds the national record. Read more on our Super Eagles squad page.
Which club does Alex Iwobi play for?
Alex Iwobi plays for Fulham in the Premier League, wearing number 17. He joined from Everton in 2023, and, according to FotMob, his contract runs until June 2028.
His 2026/27 season has started steadily, with one goal in seven Premier League games so far. That goal came in the 34th minute of Fulham’s 1-0 win over Hull on 17 October, the first league win under manager Alvaro Arbeloa. Fulham visit Coventry on Saturday 24 October, and our Coventry vs Fulham prediction has the team news. See his page on the official Fulham site.
What position does Alex Iwobi play?
Iwobi is a versatile midfielder who plays centrally or from wide areas. He is known for his dribbling, close control and ability to link midfield and attack.
For Nigeria he often operates as an advanced midfielder behind or alongside the forwards, creating chances for players such as Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. In the 2-1 win over Madagascar in Uyo on 25 September 2026 he assisted Ilenikhena’s equaliser. Our match report has the details.
What are Alex Iwobi’s club career stats?
Iwobi has made 404 appearances and scored 43 goals in all competitions for Arsenal, Everton and Fulham. Those figures were compiled by Wikipedia before the start of the current run of Fulham fixtures, so they may be a few games behind.
| Club | Seasons | League apps/goals | All competitions apps/goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 2015-2019 | 100 / 11 | 149 / 15 |
| Everton | 2019-2023 | 123 / 6 | 140 / 9 |
| Fulham | 2023-present | 102 / 18 | 115 / 19 |
| Total | 325 / 35 | 404 / 43 |
In September 2026 he became the first African, and fifth player overall, to make 100 Premier League appearances for three different clubs, as we reported in Iwobi makes history.
How many goals has Alex Iwobi scored for Nigeria?
Alex Iwobi has scored 10 goals for Nigeria, according to Wikipedia and Afrik-Foot, in more than 100 international appearances. Published cap totals vary slightly between sources, so treat any single count as approximate.
He made his debut on 8 October 2015 in a 2-0 friendly loss to DR Congo. He played at the 2018 World Cup and helped Nigeria to AFCON bronze in 2019, silver in 2023 and bronze again in 2025. One of his best-known goals came against Zambia in Uyo in October 2017. He missed the March 2026 game against Poland through suspension after a red card against Jordan. Upcoming games are on our fixtures and results page.
What is Alex Iwobi’s market value?
Alex Iwobi’s estimated market value is about €19 million in October 2026, according to FotMob. That is below his peak of €45 million in December 2020.
Valuations differ between data providers, so treat any single figure as an estimate.
What trophies has Alex Iwobi won?
Iwobi has won the FA Cup and two Community Shields with Arsenal, plus three AFCON medals with Nigeria.
- FA Cup: 2016/17 (Arsenal)
- FA Community Shield: 2015 and 2017 (Arsenal)
- Runner-up: EFL Cup 2017/18 and Europa League 2018/19 (Arsenal)
- AFCON: bronze 2019 and 2025, silver 2023
- Individual: CAF Youth Player of the Year 2016; Everton Players’ Player of the Year 2022/23
What is the latest Alex Iwobi news?
Iwobi is Fulham’s creative player under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa. Here are our recent articles about him:
- Coventry vs Fulham prediction: Iwobi, Awoniyi and team news
- Guinea-Bissau 3-0 Nigeria: AFCON 2027 qualifier report
- Fulham 1-1 Man United: match report with Bassey and Iwobi
- Nigeria 2-1 Madagascar: debutants rescue Super Eagles
- Iwobi makes history: 100 PL games for three clubs
Alex Iwobi FAQs
How old is Alex Iwobi?
Alex Iwobi is 30. He was born on 3 May 1996 in Lagos and turns 31 in May 2027.
Which club does Alex Iwobi play for?
Fulham in the Premier League, whom he joined from Everton in 2023. His contract runs to June 2028, according to FotMob.
How many goals has Iwobi scored for Nigeria?
Ten goals, according to Wikipedia and Afrik-Foot. He made his Super Eagles debut on 8 October 2015 and passed 100 caps in 2026.
Is Alex Iwobi related to Jay-Jay Okocha?
Yes. Jay-Jay Okocha is his maternal uncle.
What is Alex Iwobi’s market value?
FotMob lists his value at about €19 million in October 2026, down from a peak of €45 million in December 2020.
Did Iwobi play at the 2026 World Cup?
No. Nigeria did not qualify, and Iwobi’s 100th cap came in a friendly against Portugal in June 2026.
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