Iwobi Opens up on how his Hairstyle, Fashion and Music have Helped Him

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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 sees as his finest start to a Premier League season so far.

Alex Iwobi is talking about 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 really plays a part (in expressing 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 want to cut it off so I believed let's do something various that no one else has. I literally informed the hair stylist to 'express 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 easy.'


It's a stark contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal launching under Arsene Wenger in 2015.


Iwobi firmly insists that he's constantly had the frame of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football but has just revealed himself more recently, going to Paris Fashion Week, releasing singles and launching his charitable foundation, Project 17.


'It's constantly been my pastime 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 individuals that I am not simply a footballer. There is more to life, he states.


Alexi Iwobi has made his best start to a Premier League season with five objectives in 15 matches


The 28-year-old states his multi-coloured braids have actually added to his on-pitch improvement


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 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 hometown, where whatever will be complimentary in a regional grocery store.


'You understand what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an extreme video game however whether I get cramp or have no hamstrings, I will exist on Sunday,' Iwobi tensions.


'In your home I was raised in, my dad naturally just returned. To people in Nigeria, to his family and even people in the street - he would simply purchase bottles of water and provide to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and daddy are has motivated me to provide to others, whether they are lucky or less fortunate. With the position I am in, I feel like it's just right with the influence I have that I return as well.'


Through these efforts off the pitch, Iwobi thinks is the trick 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 just 2 points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.


'As a child you wish to do your finest to impress the supervisor and desire everyone to know you are completely focused on football. But it (flexibility) comes with age, being complimentary and not being pressed about unfavorable remarks. If it's useful, you don't mind the criticism,' he says.

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'You have to be strong mentally. Players do well when they're positive and with me, feeling confident to express myself on and off the pitch, I almost feel unstoppable. And when you have people that back you, it actually 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 hesitate when he had the chance to bring him back to London on Deadline Day in 2015. After his brace against Brighton recently, Silva said it was Iwobi's 'finest season in the Premier League so far' and he agrees.


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 mindset of feeling like there's more to life than football


Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the very 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 actually been included in a great deal of goals, contributing a lot, and defensively I have actually been working well. You might state 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 objective' states Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to express' himself. 'It's great to have a supervisor who gives you the confidence to do that,' he says.


Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the first Premier League footballer to release a single with his launching tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched 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".

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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 do not get it on in the dressing room however when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he simply can't help himself, Iwobi reveals.


'He is tapping the supervisor to listen to the tune. The very first time he (Silva) heard 'What's Luv?' he was simply vibing like, 'is this Alex?' and Calvin resembled 'yes it's Alex!' He stated it wasn't bad. I understand the very first time he didn't comprehend what was stated but he enjoyed the beat. So it's a win-win.


'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having excellent feedback from the group - even individuals who do not speak English as their first language like the Brazilians, they're vibing too,' adds Iwobi.


Silva's plan at Everton was to construct around the midfielder but 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 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 been rediscovered after his ₤ 22M move in 2015.


'Everyone's mindset is one for all and all for one so that's definitely helping us this season. We have actually been having group 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 handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield


'Even when Sander (Berge) and Joa (Andersen) signed, they took us out to eat. We organised a journey to Paris to clear our heads (after the Wolves loss), returned then went once again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We seem like we're prepared to fly and we can do anything together.'


Another team meal is organised 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 bit of free food so I'm not grumbling,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's really nice. It's like one huge household.'


But first, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having taken points from Arsenal last week and narrowly losing at Man City in October in a game where Pep Guardiola was complete of credit for Fulham.


'It shows we have the capability to take on anybody. We are not terrified. Hopefully it will be the exact same against Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' Iwobi insists.


Get something at Anfield and Arne Slot's league-leaders might well be hearing 'What's Luv' blasting out from the away dressing space.


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