Alex Iwobi Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | February 14, 2024 | Find It | No Comments

Alexander Chuka Iwobi was born on May 3, 1996, in Lagos, Nigeria. At the age of four, he moved to England, settling in Newham, London, after a brief stay in Turkey. He grew up in a family with a football legacy; his maternal uncle is the former professional footballer Jay-Jay Okocha.

Alex Iwobi Profile

Name	Alex Iwobi
Real Name	Alexander Chuka Iwobi
Date of Birth	3 May 1996
Age	28 years
State of Origin	Anambra State
Tribe	Igbo
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Footballer
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Single
Net Worth	$7 Million
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Educational Background

Information on Alexander Chuka Iwobi’s educational background is not available.

Career

Iwobi began his professional career at Arsenal, joining the club’s youth academy in 2004. Despite facing challenges and being close to being released at various points during his youth career, he persevered and made his first-team debut in 2015. He went on to make 149 appearances for Arsenal, scoring fifteen goals, including memorable moments like winning the FA Cup in 2017 and scoring in the 2019 UEFA Europa League final.

In August 2019, Iwobi transferred to Everton for an initial fee of £28 million. During his time at Everton, he made 123 appearances and scored six goals, earning recognition as Everton’s Players’ Player of the Season for the 2022–23 season. Iwobi joined Fulham in September 2023 for an undisclosed fee. He made an immediate impact, scoring goals and contributing to the team’s performance.

Despite representing England at various youth levels, Iwobi chose to play for the Nigerian national team at the senior level. He made his debut for Nigeria in October 2015 and has since become a key player for the team, participating in major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.

Controversies

Following Nigeria’s loss in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Ivory Coast, midfielder Alexander Iwobi faced a wave of cyberbullying, prompting him to archive all posts on his Instagram account, leaving it blank. Despite his significant contributions to Nigeria’s journey to the final, disappointed fans directed hate speech towards him on social media.

Alexander Iwobi Social Media Handles

Twitter: @alexiwobi
Instagram: @alexanderiwobi

Personal Life

Alexander Chuka Iwobi keeps much of his personal life private. However, he comes from a footballing family background, with his uncle being the renowned Nigerian footballer Jay-Jay Okocha.