Alex Iwobi

☛ ALEX IWOBI's PARENTS ☚ Alex Iwobi was born on May 3, 1996, in Lagos, Nigeria. His full name is Alexander Chuka Iwobi, but you may know him under the nickname “Big 17”. What events preceded the development of Alex Iwobi’s career?

Arsenal attacker Alex Iwobi has been shortlisted among the top ten African stars for 2018 CAf player of the year award. The 22-year-old has scored once and also assisted other goals for the Gunners this season in all competitions.

Arsenal superstar Alex Iwobi is one of the talented Super Eagles players painting the Premier League red since he made his debut for the team. He has scored once and assisted two other topflight goals after making 12 EPL matches.

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi got his footballing career started with the English underage teams where he played for the U16,17 and 18 teams but switched allegiance to Nigeria in 2015 and has made 21 appearances for Nigeria.

Born on May 3, 1996, Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi is one of the best Nigerian players currently playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The 22-year-old player was among the Super Eagles stars that played at Russia 2018 World Cup.

Confederation of African Football have shortlisted three Nigerian stars for this year's CAF African Player of the Year award set for Dakar, Senegal on Tuesday, 8 January 2019. Liverpool forward Mo Salah is also on the shortlist.