Alex Iwobi Nigerian Footballer Born 1996 in Lagos
Alex Iwobi · association football player · Nigerian
Biography
Nigerian footballer Alex Iwobi was born on 3 May 1996 in Lagos. Alex Iwobi has lined up for Nigeria men's national football team (2015–) and Everton F.C. (2019–2023).
Early life
He attended Campion School, Hornchurch.
Career
The records list him as a playmaker. The first club on record is England national under-16 association football team (2011). He has played for 7 teams on record, including Nigeria men's national football team, Everton F.C. and Arsenal F.C. 4 years at Arsenal F.C. make up the longest period in his listed career. The list ends with Fulham F.C., which he joined in 2023. At Nigeria men's national football team (2015–), his team-mates on record include Ahmed Musa, Ikechukwu Uche and John Ugochukwu. Arsenal F.C. team-mates from the same years include Aaron Ramsey, Calum Chambers and David Ospina.
Recognition
The nomination on record is the Golden Boy in 2016.
Teams
7 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | England national under-16 association football team | Playmaker |
| 2013 | England national under-17 association football team | Playmaker |
| 2013 | England national under-18 association football team | Playmaker |
| 2015–2019 | Arsenal F.C. | Playmaker |
| 2015– | Nigeria men's national football team | Playmaker |
| 2019–2023 | Everton F.C. | Playmaker |
| 2023– | Fulham F.C. | Playmaker |
Awards and nominations
0 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Golden Boy | Nominated |
Personal life
He studied at Campion School, Hornchurch.
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Counts with the date they were readFrequently asked questions
How old is Alex Iwobi?
Alex Iwobi is 30 years old, born on 3 May 1996 in Lagos.
What is Alex Iwobi known for?
Alex Iwobi is a playmaker who has played for Nigeria men's national football team and Arsenal F.C..
How tall is Alex Iwobi?
Alex Iwobi is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What is Alex Iwobi’s nationality?
Alex Iwobi is Nigerian, born in Lagos.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q21091691), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Антон Зайцев · CC BY-SA 3.0
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