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Alex Iwobi is discussing the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairdo has helped his football in what he sees as his finest start to a Premier League season up until now.
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'Yeah, that in fact plays a part (in revealing myself),' the Fulham midfielder states.
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'My daddy's in your house and he's probably heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got bored and didn't desire to cut it off so I thought let's do something different that nobody else has. I actually informed the hair stylist to 'reveal yourself' however not too wild. It's wild since it's red and purple at the minute but I like it. My papa's accepted it now so I'm easy.'
It's a plain contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal debut under Arsene Wenger in 2015.
Iwobi insists that he's always had the frame of mind of sensation like there's more to life than football however has only expressed himself more over the last few years, going to Paris Fashion Week, releasing songs and releasing his charitable foundation, Project 17.
'It's constantly been my hobby to do music, charity work and things in fashion. But it's just recently that I have actually been expressing myself a lot more, to reveal people that I am not simply a footballer. There is more to life, he states.
Alexi Iwobi has made his best start to a Premier League season with five objectives in 15 matches
The 28-year-old states his multi-coloured braids have actually contributed to his on-pitch enhancement
It's a stark contrast from the short-haired teenager who made his launching under Arsene Wenger
This weekend, the 28-year-old will have his work eliminated as Fulham handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday and on Sunday, he will be back in London feeding 100 households for Christmas as part of Project 17.
For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his home town, where whatever will be totally free in a regional supermarket.
'You understand what Liverpool are like - it's going to be an extreme game however whether I get constrain or have no hamstrings, I will be there on Sunday,' Iwobi tensions.
'In the house I was raised in, my papa naturally simply offered back. To individuals in Nigeria, to his household and even people in the street - he would simply buy bottles of water and provide to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and papa are has influenced me to provide to others, whether they are lucky or less fortunate. With the position I am in, I feel like it's only right with the impact I have that I return as well.'
Through these efforts off the pitch, Iwobi believes is the trick to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has already scored more objectives than in any other season, with five in the league for a Fulham side that is simply 2 points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.
'As a child you wish to do your finest to impress the manager and desire everybody to know you are totally focused on football. But it (liberty) features age, being complimentary and not being pressed about unfavorable comments. If it's useful, you do not mind the criticism,' he states.
'You need to be strong mentally. Players do well when they're confident and with me, feeling great to express myself on and off the pitch, I almost feel unstoppable. And when you have people that back you, it truly plays a part.'
One of those people that backs him is Marco Silva, who signed Iwobi for ₤ 35M at Everton from Arsenal in 2019, and didn't think twice when he had the opportunity to bring him back to London on Deadline Day last year. After his brace versus Brighton last week, Silva said it was Iwobi's 'best season in the Premier League up until now' and he concurs.
The 28-year-old will feed 100 households on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17
Iwobi firmly insists that he's always had the mindset of feeling like there's more to life than football
Earlier this year, Iwobi became the very first Premier League footballer to release a single with his debut song 'Don't Shoot' and in November released a follow-up 'What's Luv?'
'I have been associated with a great deal of goals, contributing a lot, and defensively I have actually been working well. You might say it's my best start to the I simply need to keep it going and make certain it's my best season. That's the goal' says Iwobi, who credits Silva for providing him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's great to have a supervisor who offers you the confidence to do that,' he states.
Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the first Premier League footballer to release a single with his debut tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is referred to as a celebration of his African roots with a mix of Afro-Swing blended with Rap".
It's likewise a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing space, with Fulham making their best start to a top-flight season since 2003-04.
'I do not get it on in the dressing room however when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he simply can't help himself, Iwobi reveals.
'He is tapping the manager to listen to the tune. The very first time he (Silva) heard 'What's Luv?' he was simply vibing like, 'is this Alex?' and Calvin was like 'yes it's Alex!' He stated it wasn't bad. I know the very first time he didn't comprehend what was said however he took pleasure in the beat. So it's a win-win.
'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having great feedback from the group - even the individuals who don't speak English as their first language like the Brazilians, they're vibing also,' includes Iwobi.
Silva's plan at Everton was to construct around the midfielder however he was sacked 4 months after signing Iwobi. Then Carlo Ancelotti played him out of position while Rafa Benitez hardly played him at all.
Iwobi would take a trip throughout the M62 to Manchester and play seven-a-side with his mates in disguise to enjoy his football again. Now that pleasure has been rediscovered after his ₤ 22M relocation last year.
'Everyone's mindset is one for all and all for one so that's absolutely assisting us this season. We've been having team meals and bonding which's brought a lot of togetherness, states Iwobi.
Marco Silva first signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later in 2023
Iwobi will have his work cut out as Fulham handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield
'Even when Sander (Berge) and Joa (Andersen) signed, they took us out to consume. We arranged a journey to Paris to clear our heads (after the Wolves loss), came back then went again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We seem like we're prepared to fly and we can do anything together.'
Another group meal is organised for midweek ahead of a run of three video games in 7 days over Christmas. 'The gaffer wants to take us out. That's another little totally free food so I'm not grumbling,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's really good. It's like one huge family.'
But first, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having actually taken points from Arsenal last week and narrowly losing at Man City in October in a game where Pep Guardiola had plenty of credit for Fulham.
'It reveals we have the ability to contend with anybody. We are not scared. Hopefully it will be the exact same against Liverpool. We are going there to get an outcome,' Iwobi insists.
Get something at Anfield and Arne Slot's league-leaders may well be hearing 'What's Luv' blasting out from the away dressing space.
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