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Alex Iwobi is talking about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairdo has assisted his football in what he views as his best start to a Premier League season up until now.
'Yeah, that really plays a part (in expressing myself),' the Fulham midfielder states.
'My father's in your home and he's probably heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got tired and didn't desire to suffice off so I thought let's do something various that no one else has. I actually told the hair stylist to 'reveal yourself' however not too wild. It's wild due to the fact that it's red and purple at the minute but I like it. My papa's accepted it now so I'm simple.'
It's a stark contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal debut under Arsene Wenger in 2015.
Iwobi firmly insists that he's always had the state of mind of sensation like there's more to life than football however has actually only revealed himself more in recent years, going to Paris Fashion Week, launching singles and releasing his charitable structure, Project 17.
'It's constantly been my hobby to do music, charity work and things in fashion. But it's only recently that I've been expressing myself a lot more, to reveal people that I am not just a footballer. There is more to life, he says.
Alexi Iwobi has made his best start to a Premier League season with five objectives in 15 matches
The 28-year-old says his multi-coloured braids have actually added to his on-pitch enhancement
It's a plain contrast from the short-haired teen who made his debut under Arsene Wenger
This weekend, the 28-year-old will have his work cut out as Fulham handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday and on Sunday, he will be back in London feeding 100 families for Christmas as part of Project 17.
For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his hometown, where everything will be totally free in a regional supermarket.
'You know what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an extreme video game but whether I get cramp or have no hamstrings, I will exist on Sunday,' Iwobi tensions.
'In your home I was raised in, my father naturally just returned. To people in Nigeria, to his family and even individuals in the street - he would simply buy bottles of water and give them to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and papa are has inspired me to provide to others, whether they are fortunate or less lucky. With the position I am in, I seem like it's just ideal 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 wish to do your finest to impress the supervisor and want everybody to know you are completely concentrated on football. But it (liberty) includes age, being totally free and not being pressed about unfavorable remarks. If it's constructive, you don't mind the criticism,' he states.
'You need to be strong mentally. Players succeed when they're confident and with me, feeling great to reveal myself on and off the pitch, I almost feel unstoppable. And when you have people that back you, it actually plays a part.'
One of those individuals 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 in 2015. After his brace against Brighton last week, Silva stated 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 frame of mind of 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 launching 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 been working well. You could say it's my best start to the season - I just need to keep it going and make certain it's my best season. That's the goal' states Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to express' himself. 'It's good to have a manager who provides you the self-confidence to do that,' he states.
Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the first Premier League footballer to release a single with his launching song 'Don't Shoot' and in November released a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is referred to as a celebration of his African roots with a blend of Afro-Swing blended with Rap".
It's also a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing room, with Fulham making their finest start to a top-flight season since 2003-04.
'I don't get it on in the dressing room but when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he simply can't assist himself, Iwobi exposes.
'He is tapping the manager to listen to the song. The very first time he (Silva) heard 'What's Luv?' he was just 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 stated however he enjoyed the beat. So it's a win-win.
'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having excellent feedback from the group - even the individuals who do not speak English as their very first language like the Brazilians, they're vibing too,' includes Iwobi.
Silva's strategy at Everton was to construct around the midfielder but 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 travel 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 uncovered after his ₤ 22M relocation in 2015.
'Everyone's frame of mind is one for all and all for one so that's certainly assisting us this season. We've been having team meals and bonding and that's brought a lot of togetherness, says Iwobi.
Marco Silva first signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later 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 consume. We arranged a trip to Paris to clear our heads (after the Wolves loss), came back then went again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We feel like we're all set to fly and we can do anything together.'
Another team meal is arranged 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 truly 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 directly losing at Man City in October in a video game where Pep Guardiola had lots of credit for Fulham.
'It shows we have the capability to take on anybody. We are not frightened. Hopefully it will be the very same versus Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' Iwobi firmly insists.
Get something at Anfield and Arne Slot's league-leaders might well be hearing 'What's Luv' blasting out from the away dressing room.
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