Biography
Who is Alex Iwobi?
Early life and background
Alex Iwobi was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 3, 1996. He spent part of his early childhood in Turkey before moving to England at the age of four, growing up in the Newham area of London.
Football runs in his family. His father, Chuba Iwobi, played football, and his maternal uncle is former professional player Jay-Jay Okocha. Alex attended Campion School in Hornchurch.
Club career highlights
Alex Iwobi began his club career at Arsenal after joining the team while still at primary school in 2004. He rose through the youth ranks and made his senior debut for the club in October 2015 during a League Cup match against Sheffield Wednesday. He scored his first Premier League goals in wins against Everton and Watford.
During his time with Arsenal, he featured in the victorious 2016-17 FA Cup campaign, helping the team win the final against Chelsea. He also won the FA Community Shield in 2015 and 2017, and reached the UEFA Europa League final in 2019, where he scored Arsenal's only goal in a defeat to Chelsea.
International career
Eligible to represent both England and Nigeria, Alex initially played youth football for England and won the 2011 Victory Shield at the under-16 level. He earned eleven caps for England before choosing to represent Nigeria at the senior level.
He made his senior international debut for the Super Eagles in October 2015 during a friendly match against DR Congo. Alex scored a crucial goal against Zambia in October 2017 to secure Nigeria a spot in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, where he featured in all three group stage matches.
Music and personal life
In 2024, Alex began a music career under the stage name 17, referencing his squad number at Fulham. He released his debut single titled Don't Shoot in June 2024, followed by a second single named What's Luv? In October 2024. In April 2026, he released his debut EP titled More To Life.
Outside of sports and music, Alex engages in community activities. In December 2024, he opened a temporary shop in east London that provided free food for local residents during the Christmas season.
Birthday and age
Alex Iwobi was born on May 3, 1996, which makes Alex 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Alex shares the date with 21 other famous people.
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