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Alex Iwobi is speaking about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairstyle has actually assisted his football in what he views as his finest start to a Premier League season up until now.
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'Yeah, that actually plays a part (in revealing myself),' the Fulham midfielder states.
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'My daddy's in your home and he's probably heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got bored and didn't wish to cut it off so I thought let's do something various that nobody else has. I actually informed the hair stylist to 'reveal yourself' but not too wild. It's wild due to the fact that it's red and purple at the minute but I like it. My daddy'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 firmly insists that he's always had the state of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football however has actually just expressed himself more recently, 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 just recently that I have actually been revealing myself a lot more, to reveal individuals that I am not just a footballer. There is more to life, he says.
Alexi Iwobi has actually made his best start to a Premier League season with 5 goals 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 launching under Arsene Wenger
This weekend, the 28-year-old will have his work cut out as Fulham take on 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 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 exist on Sunday,' Iwobi tensions.
'In your house I was raised in, my daddy naturally simply provided back. To individuals in Nigeria, to his family and even individuals in the street - he would simply buy bottles of water and provide to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and dad are has actually me to offer to others, whether they are lucky or less lucky. 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 secret to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has currently scored more objectives than in any other season, with 5 in the league for a Fulham side that is just two points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.
'As a youngster you wish to do your best to impress the supervisor and desire everybody to know you are fully focused on football. But it (liberty) comes with age, being free and not being pressed about unfavorable comments. If it's constructive, 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 positive to reveal myself on and off the pitch, I almost feel unstoppable. And when you have people that back you, it truly plays a part.'
Among 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 recently, Silva stated it was Iwobi's 'finest season in the Premier League so far' and he concurs.
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 frame of mind 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 tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?'
'I have been included in a lot of objectives, contributing a lot, and defensively I have been working well. You might state it's my best start to the season - I simply have to keep it going and make certain it's my best season. That's the aim' states Iwobi, who credits Silva for providing him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's great to have a supervisor who gives you the self-confidence to do that,' he states.
Earlier this year, Iwobi became the very first Premier League footballer to launch a single with his debut song 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is described as an event of his African roots with a mix of Afro-Swing combined 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 considering that 2003-04.
'I do not get it on in the dressing room but when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he just can't assist himself, Iwobi exposes.
'He is tapping the supervisor 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 said however he delighted in the beat. So it's a win-win.
'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having great feedback from the team - even the individuals who don't speak English as their mother tongue like the Brazilians, they're vibing too,' adds Iwobi.
Silva's strategy at Everton was to develop around the midfielder but he was sacked four 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 once again. Now that joy has actually been found after his ₤ 22M relocation last year.
'Everyone's mindset is one for all and all for one so that's absolutely helping us this season. We have actually been having team meals and bonding which's brought a great deal of togetherness, says Iwobi.
Marco Silva initially signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later in 2023
Iwobi will have his work cut out as Fulham take on 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 seem like we're prepared to fly and we can do anything together.'
Another group 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 bit of free food so I'm not complaining,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's truly nice. It's like one huge family.'
But initially, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having taken points from Arsenal recently and directly losing at Man City in October in a video game where Pep Guardiola was full of credit for Fulham.
'It shows we have the ability to compete with anyone. We are not terrified. Hopefully it will be the exact same versus 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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