Alexander Chuka Iwobi, simply known as Alex Iwobi, born on the 3rd of May, 1996, is a Popular Nigerian Footballer and sportsperson. Alex currently plays for Premier League club, Fulham.
Read and know all you never knew about Alex Iwobi by the end of this entertaining biography publication. Let's get started.
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ALEX IWOBI BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Alex Iwobi was born on the 3rd of May, 1996, in Lagos, Nigeria to Igbo parents. Iwobi moved to England at the age of 4 and grew up in Newham, London. Alex has a sister.
Alex Iwobi’s father is known as Chuka Obi, who was a former footballer as well. Nothing much is known about his mother. However, Football legend Jay-Jay Okocha is Alex's maternal uncle. There's no information regarding his formal education or levels attained. But we are sure he had his education in England.
For his football education, Alex Iwobi learned to play football at Arsenal's youth academy, called Hale End Academy. He joined the academy in 2004 and worked his way up through the different age groups until 2015. Done with that, let's get to know about his professional career information.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRIES PLAYED FOR:
1. 2004-2015 – Arsenal
2. 2011-2012 – England U16
3. 2013 – England U17
4. 2013 – England U18
5. 2015-2019 – Arsenal
6. 2015 Upwards – Nigeria (Super Eagles)
7. 2019-2023 – Everton
8. 2023 upwards – Fulham
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LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. Premier League
2. UEFA Champions League
3. UEFA Europa League
4. AFCON
5. FIFA
POSITION: Midfielder
CURRENT CLUB: Fulham
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
1. Alex Iwobi has won 3 FA cups.
2. In 2016, he won the CAF youth player of the year.
3. 2023 AFCON runner up (second place). Won it as a team with other super eagle players.
4. In 2023, Iwobi won Everton's player of the Year award.
5. Alex Iwobi is a member of the Order Of The Niger.
And many more…
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ALEX IWOBI AGE
Alex Iwobi is 28 years of age as of 2024. The young lad was born on the 3rd of May, 1996.
ALEX IWOBI HEIGHT
Alex is 5ft 11 inches tall.
ALEX IWOBI PARENTS
Alex Iwobi’s father is known as Chuka Iwobi. Chuka Iwobi was a footballer as well during his time and probably set the path for his son to follow. He was an attacking midfielder for the now defunct Vasco da Gama of Enugu. Nothing much is known about Alex Iwobi’s mother or sister at the time of writing this post.
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NATIONALITY
Alex Iwobi is a Nigerian and a Citizen of England as well.
STATE OF ORIGIN AND TRIBE
Alex Iwobi is from Anambra state, Eastern Nigeria. The football superstar is Igbo by tribe, a tribe commonly found in eastern states of Nigeria.
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PERSONAL LIFE
Nothing much is known about his personal life at the moment. Iwobi is single and unmarried at the moment of writing this biography piece. Should there be any development in future, this post will be updated.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Alex Iwobi
Instagram: alexanderiwobi
Twitter: Alexander Iwobi
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: 1.5ml followers
Instagram: 1.4ml followers
Twitter: 887k followers
ENDORSEMENTS AND OTHER VENTURES
1. In 2018, Alex bagged a 3 year deal as LG ambassador for Nigeria. LG is a popular home electronics producing company.
2. Alex was also once an ambassador for MultiChoice, the parent company of DSTV, GOTV and others.
3. Asides football, Iwobi tried his shot at music and released his debut track in 2024 titled ‘What's Luv’ featuring Emmanuel SPKS and MBrown. The visuals to the song was released later on.
4. Alex Iwobi is also the founder and owner of his brand called Project 17. The brand is all about football content ranging from highlights to real life tournaments organised by his brand and many more.
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FUN FACTS
Below are some random fun facts you never knew about Alex Iwobi. Enjoy.
1. Alex Iwobi’s maternal uncle is Nigerian football legend, Jay-Jay Okocha. Jay-Jay Okocha is a veteran footballer who is regarded as one of the greatest African footballers to ever live.
2. Alex's father was also a footballer in his prime.
3. Iwobi’s father also played as a midfielder during his prime as a young footballer.
CONCLUSION
And that's the incredible story of Alex Iwobi, a Nigerian footballer who's taken the world by storm. With his skills on the pitch and his journey so far, Iwobi is a true role model for young footballers everywhere. What do you think about Alex Iwobi's career so far? Let me know in the comments and see you in my next post.
FAQS
Q. Who is Alex Iwobi’s Father?
A. Chuka Iwobi is Alex Iwobi’s father. Chuka was a footballer during his younger years.
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