A biography for Alex Iwobihasn’t been written yet.
“I used to play football on the streets with my friends and ended up where I am today.”
“I always had that youngster tag at Arsenal, so hopefully with this move I am able to make a name for myself in the Premier League and create history with Everton.”
“I see my uncle as an idol, someone I have always looked up to as a footballer.”
“Personally, I want to win the Premier League. That would be an amazing feeling.”
“Arsenal has been always been a big club in my eyes and I've seen them win loads of trophies. To be a part of it is just amazing, I just want to make history with the club.”
“If I make a mistake I try to use it as a lesson and try to improve on it.”
“I will take ownership of the nutmeg. My uncle Okocha has got the skills but the nutmeg, the prince title they call me for that, I will say it is my ownership. It happens instinctively, sometimes the easiest way of getting past my opponent.”
“As long as I am progressing and trying to do my best for the team that is what really matters.”
“Nigeria is a great footballing nation and deserves to assume her rightful place in Africa and world football and I am keen to be part of a team that achieves this goal.”
“My target is to get as many call-ups as I can, get as many games as I can and win many trophies with Nigeria.”
“Arsenal is an amazing club, I have been there since primary school and it's a place I call home and passionate fans who are like family members.”
“I had many dreams of winning things for Arsenal at a young age.”
“I grew up in a footballing environment.”
“I do not have any regrets whatsoever in opting to play for Nigeria and will always do my best whenever I put on the green white green colours of Nigeria.”
“With the money thing it is mad. As a young kid earning so much, having a house and driving a nice car it is nice but it is something I keep level-headed about.”
“I like to have Air Maxes and Air Force 1s, I'm trying to collect more and more.”
“Fans are allowed to have their own opinion, at the end of the day they can say whatever they want, but some of them, it's crazy. They just want their own team to win. I can understand that. But some of the things they say.”
“When people compare me to him... it's like 'wow' maybe they see me on his level but I don't believe I am there yet. It is what it is, he's a skilful player, I'm quite skilful myself so they are always going to compare me to him especially that he's my uncle.”
“I have always dreamt of winning the Africa Cup of Nations and the fact that I am representing my country and I am always proud to wear the green white green.”
“If you are not performing consistently at a club like Arsenal, then there are other players ready to take the opportunity - which I learned the tough way.”