Alex Iwobi born Alexander Chuka Iwobi is a Nigerian professional footballer who currently plays as a Winger and a Forward for Everton club and the Nigerian national team- Super Eagles. He was born on the 3rd of May 1996 to Nigerian parents. His father Chuba Iwobi is a Lawyer, and his mother is the sister of popular JayJay Okocha.
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In 1998, when Alex Iwobi was two years old, his family moved out of Nigeria to Turkey, and when he was four years old, his family again moved to England to be with his uncle, JayJay Okocha. Alex grew up in Newham, London, and here he learnt how to play football in the neighbourhood with his friend, Tyrell. At the age of eight, Alex Iwobi was already a member of the Arsenal club, while still in Primary school.
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| Real name | Alexander Chuka Iwobi |
| Date of birth | 3 May 1996 |
| Country of Origin | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
| Occupation | Footballer |
| Net worth | $10 million |
His first appearance as a professional footballer came when he was 17 years old in a League Cup, where he played as an unused substitute against West Bromwich Albion in September 2013. He sealed a long-term contract with Arsenal in October 2015. Throughout his career at the Arsenal club, he made 149 appearances and scored 15 goals. On 8th August 2019, he moved to Everton on an initial transfer fee of 28 million pounds, which was raised to 34 million pounds.
For Nigeria, he made his international debut in Nigeria in October 2015 and was part of the national team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 AFCON. Some achievements he has under his belt are a Young Player of the Year award by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) IN 2016; a Member of the CAF team in 2016, etc.
Alex Iwobi has JayJay Okocha his uncle as a mentor for many years since he was a child JayJay was also a professional footballer. He was once romantically involved with a model, Clarisse Juliette for four years but the couple split up in 2017.
In July 2019, Alex Iwobi was included in the Forbes 30 under 30 list, joining other young Nigerians like Ijeoma Balogun and others on the list.
Alex Iwobi Salary
Alex Iwobi signed a 5-year / £13,000,000 contract with Everton F.C., including an annual average salary of £2,600,000. In 2022, Iwobi will earn a base salary of £6,240,000, while carrying a cap hit of £6,240,000.
- CONTRACT:5 yr(s) / £13,000,000
- AVERAGE SALARY£2,600,000
- TRANSFER FEE£34,660,000
- FREE AGENT:2024 / UFA
| YEAR | AGE | WEEKLY SALARY | ANNUAL SALARY | TOTAL SALARY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 22 | £50,000 | £2,600,000 | £2,600,000 | |
| 2020-21 | 23 | £50,000 | £2,600,000 | £2,600,000 | |
| 2021-22 | 24 | £50,000 | £2,600,000 | £2,600,000 | |
| 2022-23 | 25 | £120,000 | £6,240,000 | £6,240,000 | |
| 2023-24 | 26 | £120,000 | £6,240,000 | £6,240,000 |
Alex Iwobi’s Net worth
Alex is Nigeria’s centre-forward player who has become one of the hottest prospects in world football. Iwobi dumped Everton for fellow English Premier League club Fulham in a deal with £22million on the deadline day of the transfer window. The versatile 27-year-old midfielder was one of the best players at Everton. Currently, his market value is estimated to be $10 million.
Alex Iwobi Cars
Being young and rich, it is normal to have a taste for the fine things of life, especially when you earn millions of naira per week. He has a taste for luxury and exquisite products as shown in the different cars he has been seen riding in over the years.
While still with his ex-girlfriend, Clarisse Juliette, he bought matching cars for himself and his girlfriend, yes he did that! He has also been seen riding around in a Mercedes Convertible. He is also the owner of a BMW Convertible.
Alex Iwobi House
Alex Iwobi has made his plans of coming back to Nigeria to settle down known, little wonder why he acquired a property in Lagos, Nigeria. The exact location of the property is unknown but from the pictures, it is a big house.
Out of Nigeria, Alex lives with his parents in England, which helps him to cut the costs of spending so much money on accommodation.
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