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Iwobi Open on how his Hairstyle, Fashion and Music have Helped Him<\/b><\/p>\n

Alex Iwobi is speaking<\/a> about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairstyle has helped his football in what he sees as his finest start to a Premier League season so far.<\/p>\n

‘Yeah, that really plays a part (in expressing myself),’ the Fulham midfielder states.<\/p>\n

‘My dad’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 suffice off so I believed let’s do something different that nobody else has. I actually informed the hair stylist to ‘reveal yourself’ but not too wild. It’s wild because it’s red and purple at the minute but I like it. My papa’s accepted it now so I’m easy.’<\/p>\n

It’s a stark contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal launching under Arsene Wenger in 2015.<\/p>\n

Iwobi firmly insists that he’s constantly had the state of mind of sensation like there’s more to life than football however has actually just revealed himself more recently, going to Paris Fashion Week, releasing singles and introducing his charitable foundation, Project 17.<\/p>\n

‘It’s constantly been my hobby to do music, charity work and things in style. But it’s just recently that I’ve been revealing myself a lot more, to reveal people that I am not just a footballer. There is more to life, he states.<\/p>\n

Alexi Iwobi has made his best start to a Premier League season with 5 goals in 15 matches<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old states his multi-coloured braids have added to his on-pitch improvement<\/p>\n

It’s a stark contrast from the short-haired teen who made his launching under Arsene Wenger<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his hometown, where everything will be complimentary in a local supermarket.<\/p>\n

‘You know what Liverpool resemble – it’s going to be an intense game but whether I get constrain or have no hamstrings, I will be there on Sunday,’ Iwobi tensions.<\/p>\n

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‘In the house I was raised in, my father naturally just gave back. To individuals in Nigeria, to his family and even individuals in the street – he would just buy bottles of water and provide<\/a> them to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and dad are has actually motivated me to provide to others, whether they are fortunate or less lucky. With the position I remain in, I seem like it’s only ideal with the influence I have that I provide back also.’<\/p>\n

Through these initiatives<\/a> off the pitch, Iwobi believes is the secret to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has already scored more objectives than in any other season, with 5 in the league for a Fulham side that is simply 2 points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n

‘As a youngster you desire to do your best to impress the supervisor and desire everyone to know you are totally concentrated on football. But it (freedom) comes with age, being complimentary and not being pushed about unfavorable remarks. If it’s useful, you do not mind the criticism,’ he states.<\/p>\n

‘You need to be strong psychologically. 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 individuals that back you, it actually plays a part.’<\/p>\n

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One of those individuals that backs him is Marco Silva, who signed Iwobi for \u20a4 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 against Brighton recently, Silva said it was Iwobi’s ‘best season in the Premier League so far’ and he agrees.<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old will feed 100 households on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17<\/p>\n

Iwobi insists that he’s constantly had the state of mind of sensation like there’s more to life than football<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Iwobi became the very first Premier League footballer to launch a single with his launching song ‘Don’t Shoot’ and in November released a follow-up ‘What’s Luv?’<\/p>\n

‘I have actually been associated with a great deal of goals, contributing a lot, and defensively I have actually been working well. You could state it’s my best start to the season – I just need to keep it going and make certain it’s my finest season. That’s the aim’ says Iwobi, who credits Silva for providing him ‘the license to reveal’ himself. ‘It’s great to have a manager who provides you the confidence to do that,’ he states.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Iwobi became the first footballer to launch a single with his launching song ‘Don’t Shoot’ and in November released a follow-up ‘What’s Luv?’ which is explained as an event of his African roots with a mix of Afro-Swing combined with Rap”.<\/p>\n

It’s also a tune that Silva’s enjoying in the dressing space, with Fulham making their best start to a top-flight season considering that 2003-04.<\/p>\n

‘I do not get it on in the dressing space but when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he simply can’t assist himself, Iwobi exposes.<\/p>\n

‘He is tapping the manager to listen to the tune. The very first time he (Silva) heard ‘What’s Luv?’ he was just vibing like, ‘is this Alex?’ and Calvin resembled ‘yes it’s Alex!’ He stated it wasn’t bad. I know the very first time he didn’t understand what was said but he took pleasure in the beat. So it’s a win-win.<\/p>\n

‘Everyone vibes with it and I’m having excellent feedback from the group – even the people who don’t speak English as their first language like the Brazilians, they’re vibing too,’ includes Iwobi.<\/p>\n

Silva’s plan at Everton was to build around the midfielder however he was sacked four months after signing Iwobi. Then Carlo Ancelotti played him out of position while Rafa Benitez barely played him at all.<\/p>\n

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 actually been found after his \u20a4 22M move in 2015.<\/p>\n

‘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 which’s brought a lot of togetherness, says Iwobi.<\/p>\n

Marco Silva first signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later on in 2023<\/p>\n

Iwobi will have his work cut out as Fulham handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield<\/p>\n

‘Even when Sander (Berge) and Joa (Andersen) signed, they took us out to eat. We organised a trip to Paris to clear our heads (after the Wolves loss), returned then went again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We seem like we’re prepared to fly and we can do anything together.’<\/p>\n

Another team meal is arranged for midweek ahead of a run of three video games in seven days over Christmas. ‘The gaffer wishes to take us out. That’s another little bit of totally free food so I’m not complaining,’ jokes Iwobi. ‘It’s really nice. It resembles one big family.’<\/p>\n

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But initially, 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 was full of credit for Fulham.<\/p>\n

‘It reveals we have the ability to take on anyone. We are not scared. Hopefully it will be the same against Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,’ Iwobi insists.<\/p>\n

Get something at Anfield and Arne Slot’s league-leaders might well be hearing ‘What’s Luv’ blasting out from the away dressing room.<\/p>\n

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