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Alex Iwobi is speaking about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairstyle has helped his football in what he views as his best start to a Premier League season so far.
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'Yeah, that actually plays a part (in revealing myself),' the Fulham midfielder says.
'My dad's in your house and he's most likely heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got tired and didn't wish to suffice off so I thought let's do something different that nobody else has. I actually told the hairdresser to 'reveal yourself' but not too wild. It's wild because it's red and purple at the moment however I like it. My father's accepted it now so I'm simple.'
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 constantly had the frame of mind of sensation like there's more to life than football but has actually just revealed himself more over the last few years, going to Paris Fashion Week, launching singles and introducing his charitable structure, Project 17.
'It's constantly been my pastime 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 show individuals that I am not just a footballer. There is more to life, he states.
Alexi Iwobi has actually 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 added to his on-pitch enhancement
It's a stark contrast from the short-haired teenager who made his debut 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 everything will be totally free in a local supermarket.
'You know what Liverpool are like - it's going to be an extreme video game however whether I get constrain or have no hamstrings, I will be there on Sunday,' Iwobi stresses.
'In the home I was raised in, my papa naturally simply gave back. To people in Nigeria, to his household and even people in the street - he would simply purchase bottles of water and provide to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and father are has actually influenced me to offer to others, whether they are lucky or less fortunate. With the position I am in, I feel like it's just best with the impact I have that I return too.'
Through these initiatives off the pitch, Iwobi believes is the secret to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has already scored more goals than in any other season, with five in the league for a Fulham side that is simply two points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.
'As a child you desire to do your finest to impress the manager and desire everyone to know you are completely focused on football. But it (liberty) includes age, being free and not being pushed about negative comments. If it's useful, you don't mind the criticism,' he states.
'You have to be strong psychologically. Players do well when they're positive and with me, feeling great to express myself on and off the pitch, I nearly feel unstoppable. And when you have people that back you, it actually 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 be reluctant when he had the opportunity to bring him back to London on Deadline Day last year. After his brace against Brighton recently, Silva said it was Iwobi's 'finest season in the Premier League up until now' and he agrees.
The 28-year-old will feed 100 households on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17
Iwobi insists that he's always had the state of mind of sensation like there's more to life than football
Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the 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 actually been associated with a lot of goals, contributing a lot, and I have actually been working well. You could say it's my best start to the season - I simply have to keep it going and ensure it's my best season. That's the objective' states Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's good to have a manager who provides you the confidence to do that,' he states.
Earlier this year, Iwobi became the very first Premier League footballer to release a single with his launching tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is explained as a celebration of his African roots with a blend of Afro-Swing combined with Rap".
It's likewise a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing room, with Fulham making their best start to a top-flight season because 2003-04.
'I don't get it on in the dressing room but when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he just can't help himself, Iwobi exposes.
'He is tapping the supervisor 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 said it wasn't bad. I know the very first time he didn't comprehend what was said but he took pleasure in the beat. So it's a win-win.
'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having excellent feedback from the group - even individuals who do not speak English as their very first language like the Brazilians, they're vibing as well,' includes Iwobi.
Silva's plan at Everton was to develop around the midfielder however he was sacked 4 months after signing Iwobi. Then Carlo Ancelotti played him out of position while Rafa Benitez barely 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 happiness has been discovered after his ₤ 22M move last year.
'Everyone's mindset is one for all and all for one so that's definitely assisting us this season. We have actually been having group meals and bonding and that's brought a great deal of togetherness, says Iwobi.
Marco Silva first signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later on in 2023
Iwobi will have his work eliminated as Fulham handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield
'Even when Sander (Berge) and Joa (Andersen) signed, they took us out to eat. 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 team meal is organised for midweek ahead of a run of three video games in 7 days over Christmas. 'The gaffer wishes to take us out. That's another little free food so I'm not complaining,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's really great. It resembles one huge family.'
But first, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having taken points from Arsenal last week and directly losing at Man City in October in a game where Pep Guardiola had lots of credit for Fulham.
'It shows we have the capability to complete with anybody. We are not frightened. Hopefully it will be the same against Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' 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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