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Alex Iwobi is talking about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairdo has actually 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 revealing myself),' the Fulham midfielder says.
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'My father'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 want to cut it off so I believed let's do something different that no one else has. I actually informed the hairdresser to 'reveal yourself' but not too wild. It's wild because it's red and purple at the minute however I like it. My father's accepted it now so I'm easy.'
It's a plain contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal debut under Arsene Wenger in 2015.
Iwobi 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 over the last few years, going to Paris Fashion Week, releasing songs and releasing his charitable foundation, Project 17.
'It's always been my hobby to do music, charity work and things in style. But it's 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 states.
Alexi Iwobi has actually 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 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 home town, where whatever will be totally free in a local supermarket.
'You understand what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an intense 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 individuals in Nigeria, to his family and even people in the street - he would just purchase bottles of water and give them to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and daddy are has actually motivated me to offer to others, whether they are fortunate or less lucky. With the position I am in, I seem like it's just best with the influence I have that I offer back too.'
Through these efforts off the pitch, Iwobi believes is the secret to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has actually currently scored more goals than in any other season, with five in the league for a Fulham side that is simply 2 points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.
'As a youngster you want to do your finest to impress the supervisor and desire everyone to understand you are completely focused on football. But it (liberty) includes age, being free and not being pushed about unfavorable remarks. If it's positive, you don't mind the criticism,' he states.
'You have to be strong mentally. Players succeed when they're confident 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 actually plays a part.'
Among those individuals 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 Day in 2015. After his brace against Brighton last week, Silva said 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 constantly had the frame of mind of sensation like there's more to life than football
Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the first Premier League footballer to release a single with his debut song 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?'
'I have been involved in a great deal of objectives, contributing a lot, and defensively I have been working well. You could say it's my best start to the season - I simply have to keep it going and make sure it's my best season. That's the aim' says Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's nice to have a manager who gives 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 debut tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is referred to as an event of his African roots with a mix of Afro-Swing blended with Rap".
It's likewise a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing room, with Fulham making their best start to a top-flight season given that 2003-04.
'I do not get it on in the dressing room however when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he just can't help himself, Iwobi reveals.
'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 resembled '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 enjoyed the beat. So it's a win-win.
'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having great feedback from the group - even individuals who do not speak English as their very first language like the Brazilians, they're vibing as well,' 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 across the M62 to Manchester and play seven-a-side with his mates in camouflage to enjoy his football once again. Now that pleasure has actually been found after his ₤ 22M move in 2015.
'Everyone's mindset is one for all and all for one so that's certainly helping us this season. We have actually been having group meals and bonding which's brought a great deal of togetherness, states Iwobi.
Marco Silva first signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later on in 2023
Iwobi will have his work eliminated as Fulham take on league leaders Liverpool at Anfield
'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), 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 team meal is organised for midweek ahead of a run of 3 games in seven days over Christmas. 'The gaffer wants to take us out. That's another little bit of complimentary food so I'm not complaining,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's truly great. It resembles one huge family.'
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But first, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having actually taken points from Arsenal recently and narrowly losing at Man City in October in a game where Pep Guardiola had lots of credit for Fulham.
'It reveals we have the capability to complete with anyone. 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 may well be hearing 'What's Luv' blasting out from the away dressing space.
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