Alexander Chuka Iwobi was born on 3 May 1996. Iwobi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Everton and the Nigeria national team. Iwobi was born in Lagos before moving to England at the age of four, following a brief stay in Turkey and grew up in Newham, London. Iwobi joined Arsenal while still at primary school in 2004 and was nearly released by the club at the age of 14 and again at the age of 16. He signed a long-term contract with Arsenal in October 2015. He made his Premier League debut four days later in a 3–0 win against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium, as a stoppage time substitute for Mesut Özil. Iwobi started in the first team for the 2015–16 FA Cup 3rd and 4th round home wins against Sunderland and Burnley respectively.
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In the following season, Iwobi changed his squad number from 45 to 17, after Alexis Sánchez took number 7 from the departing Tomáš Rosický. He went on to feature throughout Arsenal’s victorious FA Cup campaign of 2016–17, winning 2–1 against Chelsea in the final. In August 2018, he signed a new long-term contract with the club, reportedly until 2023 but only on 8th August 2019, Iwobi signed a five-year contract with Everton. Fifteen days after signing, Iwobi made his debut as a substitute for the final half-hour in place of Gylfi Sigurðsson in a 2–0 loss at Aston Villa. On 28 August in the second round of the EFL Cup, he scored his first Everton goal in a 4–2 win at Lincoln City. He scored his first league goal on 1 September in a 3–2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Alex Iwobi has represented Nigeria at various international tournaments, showcasing his skills and passion for his country. He made his debut for the Nigerian national team in 2015 and has since become a key player for the Super Eagles. Iwobi played a significant role in Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and was an integral part of the team that reached the semifinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. As Iwobi continues to mature and develop as a player, his future looks bright. With his move to Everton, he has the opportunity to further showcase his abilities and make a lasting impact on the Premier League. Additionally, his involvement in future international tournaments will be crucial in Nigeria’s quest for success on the global stage.
Alex Iwobi Net Worth
Alex Iwobi has a net worth of 8.5 million euros according to wtfoot.com. He is one of the top wingers in the league.
Alex Iwobi Salary
In July 2019 the winger signed a contract with Everton that nets him a whopping salary of 4 Million Euros annually which means he earns around 75k Euros per week.
Alex Iwobi Transfer Value
The everton winger is valued at 25 million euro in the transfer market currently.
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