Alex Iwobi is speaking about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairdo has helped his football in what he views as his best start to a Premier League season so far.
bet9ja.com
'Yeah, that in fact plays a part (in revealing myself),' the Fulham midfielder states.
'My papa's in your house and he's most likely heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got tired and didn't want to suffice off so I believed let's do something various that no one else has. I actually told 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 father's accepted it now so I'm simple.'
It's a plain contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal launching 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 but has actually just revealed himself more in current years, going to Paris Fashion Week, launching songs and launching his charitable structure, Project 17.
'It's always been my pastime to do music, charity work and things in style. But it's only recently that I've been revealing myself a lot more, to show individuals that I am not simply a footballer. There is more to life, he states.
Alexi Iwobi has actually made his best start to a Premier League season with 5 goals in 15 matches
The 28-year-old says his multi-coloured braids have actually added to his on-pitch improvement
bet9ja.com
It's a stark contrast from the short-haired teenager who made his launching under Arsene Wenger
This weekend, the 28-year-old will have his work cut out as Fulham handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday and on Sunday, he will be back in 100 households for Christmas as part of Project 17.
For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his home town, where everything will be complimentary in a local supermarket.
'You understand what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an intense video game however whether I get constrain or have no hamstrings, I will be there on Sunday,' Iwobi stresses.
'In your house I was raised in, my papa naturally just returned. To individuals 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 papa are has actually motivated me to offer to others, whether they are fortunate or less lucky. With the position I remain in, I feel like it's only right with the influence I have that I return as well.'
Through these efforts off the pitch, Iwobi believes is the trick 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 just 2 points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.
'As a child you wish to do your finest to impress the supervisor and want everyone to understand you are totally focused on football. But it (flexibility) includes age, being free and not being pushed about negative remarks. If it's constructive, you do not mind the criticism,' he states.
'You have to be strong psychologically. Players succeed when they're positive and with me, feeling positive to reveal myself on and off the pitch, I practically feel unstoppable. And when you have individuals that back you, it truly 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 hesitate when he had the opportunity to bring him back to London on Deadline Day last year. After his brace versus Brighton last week, Silva said it was Iwobi's 'best 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 insists that he's constantly had the frame of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football
Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the very first Premier League footballer to release a single with his launching song 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?'
bit.ly
'I have been associated with a great deal of goals, contributing a lot, and defensively I have been working well. You might state it's my best start to the season - I simply need to keep it going and ensure it's my finest season. That's the objective' says Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's nice to have a supervisor who offers you the confidence to do that,' he says.
Earlier this year, Iwobi became the very first Premier League footballer to release a single with his debut 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 also a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing space, with Fulham making their best start to a top-flight season since 2003-04.
'I do not get it on in the dressing space but when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he simply can't help himself, Iwobi reveals.
'He is tapping the manager 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 know the very first time he didn't understand what was said however he enjoyed the beat. So it's a win-win.
'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having excellent feedback from the team - even the people who do not speak English as their mother tongue like the Brazilians, they're vibing as well,' adds Iwobi.
Silva's plan at Everton was to develop around the midfielder however 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 take a trip across the M62 to Manchester and play seven-a-side with his mates in disguise to enjoy his football once again. Now that pleasure has been discovered after his ₤ 22M relocation last year.
'Everyone's state of mind is one for all and all for one so that's definitely assisting us this season. We've been having team meals and bonding which's brought a lot of togetherness, says Iwobi.
Marco Silva initially signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later on in 2023
Iwobi will have his work cut out 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), returned then went once again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We seem like we're ready to fly and we can do anything together.'
Another group meal is organised for midweek ahead of a run of three video games in 7 days over Christmas. 'The gaffer desires to take us out. That's another little bit of complimentary food so I'm not grumbling,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's truly great. It's like one huge household.'
But first, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having actually taken points from Arsenal recently and directly losing at Man City in October in a video game where Pep Guardiola had lots of credit for Fulham.
'It shows we have the ability to take on anyone. We are not scared. Hopefully it will be the very same against Liverpool. We are going there to get an outcome,' 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 room.
FulhamAlex Iwobi
1
Iwobi Opens up on how his Hairstyle, Fashion and Music have Actually Helped Him
krystynabraddo edited this page 2024-12-23 01:18:31 +08:00