Add Iwobi Opens up on how his Hairstyle, Fashion and Music have Actually Helped Him
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<br>Alex Iwobi is discussing the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairdo has actually assisted his football in what he views as his best start to a Premier League season so far.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>'Yeah, that actually plays a part (in expressing myself),' the Fulham midfielder states.<br>
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<br>'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 desire to cut it off so I thought let's do something different that no one else has. I literally informed the hair stylist to 'reveal yourself' but not too wild. It's wild because it's red and purple at the minute but I like it. My daddy's accepted it now so I'm easy.'<br>
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<br>It's a stark contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal launching under Arsene Wenger in 2015.<br>
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<br>Iwobi firmly insists that he's always had the state of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football however has only revealed himself more in recent years, going to Paris Fashion Week, releasing songs and introducing his charitable structure, Project 17.<br>
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<br>'It's constantly been my pastime to do music, charity work and things in fashion. But it's just recently that I've been expressing myself a lot more, to show people that I am not simply a footballer. There is more to life, he says.<br>
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<br>Alexi Iwobi has made his best start to a Premier League season with 5 objectives in 15 matches<br>
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<br>The 28-year-old says his multi-coloured braids have added to his on-pitch improvement<br>
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<br>It's a stark contrast from the short-haired teenager who made his launching under Arsene Wenger<br>
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<br>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 [London feeding](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/investigative-news/premium-times/) 100 families for Christmas as part of Project 17.<br>
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<br>For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his home town, where everything will be totally free in a regional supermarket.<br>
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<br>'You understand what Liverpool are like - 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.<br>
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<br>'In the house I was raised in, my daddy naturally simply returned. To people in Nigeria, to his family and even people in the street - he would simply buy [bottles](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/daily-trust-newspaper/) of water and offer them to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and father are has actually inspired me to offer to others, whether they are fortunate or less lucky. With the position I remain in, I feel like it's only ideal with the influence I have that I return also.'<br>
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<br>Through these efforts off the pitch, Iwobi thinks is the trick to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has actually currently scored more goals than in any other season, with 5 in the league for a Fulham side that is simply 2 points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.<br>
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<br>'As a youngster you want to do your best to impress the manager and want everybody to know you are [totally focused](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/p-m-news/) on football. But it (freedom) features age, being totally free and not being pressed about negative comments. If it's useful, you don't mind the criticism,' he states.<br>
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<br>'You have to be strong mentally. Players succeed when they're confident and with me, feeling positive to express myself on and off the pitch, I almost feel unstoppable. And when you have people that back you, it really plays a part.'<br>
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<br>One of those individuals that backs him is Marco Silva, who signed Iwobi for ₤ 35M at Everton from Arsenal in 2019, and didn't be reluctant when he had the chance to bring him back to London on Deadline Day in 2015. After his brace against Brighton recently, it was Iwobi's 'finest season in the Premier League so far' and he agrees.<br>
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<br>The 28-year-old will feed 100 families on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17<br>
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<br>Iwobi insists that he's always had the state of mind of sensation like there's more to life than football<br>
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<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the first Premier League footballer to launch a single with his debut tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?'<br>
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<br>'I have been included in a lot of goals, contributing a lot, and defensively I have actually been working well. You might say it's my best start to the season - I just have to keep it going and ensure it's my finest season. That's the aim' says Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's great to have a manager who offers you the confidence to do that,' he says.<br>
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<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the very first Premier League footballer to launch a single with his debut song 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is described as an event of his African roots with a mix of Afro-Swing blended with Rap".<br>
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<br>It's likewise a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing room, with Fulham making their best start to a top-flight season because 2003-04.<br>
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<br>'I don't get it on in the dressing room however when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he simply can't help himself, Iwobi reveals.<br>
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<br>'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 was like 'yes it's Alex!' He said it wasn't bad. I know the very first time he didn't comprehend what was said but he enjoyed the beat. So it's a win-win.<br>
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<br>'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having good feedback from the group - even the people who don't speak English as their mother tongue like the Brazilians, they're vibing as well,' adds Iwobi.<br>
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<br>Silva's plan at Everton was to develop around the midfielder but he was sacked four months after signing Iwobi. Then Carlo Ancelotti played him out of position while Rafa Benitez barely played him at all.<br>
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<br>Iwobi would take a trip across the M62 to Manchester and play seven-a-side with his mates in camouflage to enjoy his football again. Now that pleasure has been discovered after his ₤ 22M move last year.<br>
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<br>'Everyone's frame of mind is one for all and all for one so that's definitely helping us this season. We've been having team meals and bonding which's brought a lot of togetherness, says Iwobi.<br>
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<br>Marco Silva first signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later in 2023<br>
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<br>Iwobi will have his work cut out as Fulham handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield<br>
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<br>'Even when Sander (Berge) and Joa (Andersen) signed, they took us out to consume. We arranged 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.'<br>
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<br>Another group meal is organised for midweek ahead of a run of three video games in 7 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 good. It's like one big household.'<br>
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<br>But initially, 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 was complete of credit for Fulham.<br>
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<br>'It reveals we have the capability to take on anybody. We are not terrified. Hopefully it will be the exact same versus Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' Iwobi insists.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>Get something at Anfield and Arne Slot's league-leaders may well be hearing 'What's Luv' blasting out from the away dressing room.<br>
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