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Alex Iwobi is discussing the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairstyle has assisted his football in what he views as his finest start to a Premier League season so far.
'Yeah, that in fact plays a part (in revealing myself),' the Fulham midfielder states.
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'My daddy's in your home and he's most likely heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got bored and didn't desire to cut it off so I believed let's do something different that no one 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 papa'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 mindset of sensation like there's more to life than football however has actually just revealed himself more in the last few 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 style. But it's only recently that I've been expressing myself a lot more, to reveal people that I am not simply a footballer. There is more to life, he states.
Alexi Iwobi has made his finest start to a Premier League season with 5 objectives in 15 matches
The 28-year-old states his multi-coloured braids have actually contributed to his on-pitch improvement
It's a stark 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 take on 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 whatever will be complimentary in a local grocery store.
'You know what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an intense game but whether I get constrain or have no hamstrings, I will exist on Sunday,' Iwobi stresses.
'In your home I was raised in, my papa naturally simply provided back. To people in Nigeria, to his household and even people in the street - he would just buy bottles of water and provide to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and daddy are has inspired me to offer to others, whether they are fortunate or less lucky. With the position I remain in, I seem like it's just right with the influence I have that I give back also.'
Through these initiatives off the pitch, Iwobi thinks 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 simply two points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.
'As a youngster you wish to do your best to impress the and desire everyone to understand you are completely focused on football. But it (freedom) comes with age, being complimentary and not being pressed about negative comments. If it's constructive, you don't mind the criticism,' he states.
'You have to be strong psychologically. Players succeed when they're confident and with me, feeling confident to reveal myself on and off the pitch, I practically 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 in 2015. After his brace versus Brighton last week, Silva stated it was Iwobi's 'best season in the Premier League so far' and he agrees.
The 28-year-old will feed 100 families on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17
Iwobi firmly insists that he's constantly had the state of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football
Earlier this year, Iwobi became the first Premier League footballer to launch a single with his launching tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November released a follow-up 'What's Luv?'
'I have been associated with a lot of goals, contributing a lot, and defensively I have been working well. You could say it's my finest start to the season - I just need to keep it going and ensure it's my finest season. That's the goal' states Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to express' himself. 'It's good to have a supervisor who provides you the confidence to do that,' he says.
Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the very first Premier League footballer to release a single with his launching tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November released a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is referred to as an event of his African roots with a mix of Afro-Swing combined with Rap".
It's likewise a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing room, with Fulham making their finest start to a top-flight season because 2003-04.
'I don't get it on in the dressing room however when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he just 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 understand 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 people who do not speak English as their very first language like the Brazilians, they're vibing too,' includes Iwobi.
Silva's plan at Everton was to develop around the midfielder however he was sacked four months after signing Iwobi. Then Carlo Ancelotti played him out of position while Rafa Benitez hardly played him at all.
Iwobi would take a trip across the M62 to Manchester and play seven-a-side with his mates in camouflage to enjoy his football once again. Now that delight has actually been uncovered after his ₤ 22M relocation in 2015.
'Everyone's mindset is one for all and all for one so that's absolutely helping us this season. We have actually been having group meals and bonding and that's brought a lot 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 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 group meal is arranged for midweek ahead of a run of 3 video games in 7 days over Christmas. 'The gaffer wants to take us out. That's another bit of totally free food so I'm not grumbling,' 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 last week and directly losing at Man City in October in a video game where Pep Guardiola was complete of credit for Fulham.
'It reveals we have the capability to contend with anyone. We are not scared. Hopefully it will be the same against Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' Iwobi firmly insists.
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Get something at Anfield and Arne Slot's league-leaders may well be hearing 'What's Luv' blasting out from the away dressing room.
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