Add Iwobi Open on how his Hairstyle, Fashion and Music have Helped Him

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+<br>Alex Iwobi is talking about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairdo has assisted his football in what he views as his best start to a Premier League season so far.<br>
+<br>'Yeah, that actually plays a part (in expressing myself),' the Fulham midfielder states.<br>
+<br>'My daddy's in the house and he's probably heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got tired and didn't wish to cut it off so I thought let's do something various that nobody else has. I literally informed the hair stylist to 'express yourself' however not too wild. It's wild because it's red and purple at the moment however I like it. My dad's accepted it now so I'm easy.'<br>
+<br>It's a plain contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal launching under Arsene Wenger in 2015.<br>
+<br>Iwobi [insists](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/forums/nairaland-forum/) that he's always had the frame of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football but has actually only expressed himself more recently, going to Paris Fashion Week, releasing songs and releasing his charitable structure, Project 17.<br>
+<br>'It's constantly been my pastime to do music, charity work and things in fashion. But it's just just recently that I have actually been revealing myself a lot more, to show people that I am not just a footballer. There is more to life, he says.<br>
+<br>Alexi Iwobi has made his finest start to a Premier League season with 5 goals in 15 matches<br>
+<br>The 28-year-old says his multi-coloured braids have actually contributed to his on-pitch enhancement<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
+<br>It's a plain contrast from the short-haired teen who made his debut under Arsene Wenger<br>
+<br>This weekend, the 28-year-old will have his work eliminated as Fulham handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday and on Sunday, he will be back in London feeding 100 families for Christmas as part of Project 17.<br>
+<br>For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his hometown, where whatever will be free in a local grocery store.<br>
+<br>'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 exist on Sunday,' Iwobi stresses.<br>
+<br>'In the house I was raised in, my daddy naturally just gave back. To individuals in Nigeria, to his household and even people in the street - he would simply purchase bottles of water and provide to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and father are has motivated me to provide to others, whether they are lucky or less fortunate. With the position I remain in, I feel like it's just best with the impact I have that I return as well.'<br>
+<br>Through these efforts off the pitch, Iwobi believes is the trick to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has actually already scored more goals than in any other season, with 5 in the league for a Fulham side that is just 2 points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.<br>
+<br>'As a child you wish to do your finest to impress the supervisor and desire everyone to know you are completely concentrated on football. But it (flexibility) includes age, being complimentary and not being pushed about unfavorable comments. If it's constructive, you do not mind the criticism,' he states.<br>
+<br>'You need to be strong mentally. Players succeed when they're positive and with me, feeling great to reveal myself on and off the pitch, I practically feel unstoppable. And when you have people that back you, it truly plays a part.'<br>
+<br>One of those people that backs him is Marco Silva, who  for ₤ 35M at Everton from Arsenal in 2019, and didn't be reluctant when he had the opportunity to bring him back to London on Deadline Day in 2015. After his brace versus Brighton last week, Silva said it was Iwobi's 'finest season in the Premier League so far' and he agrees.<br>
+<br>The 28-year-old will feed 100 households on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17<br>
+<br>Iwobi firmly insists that he's constantly had the frame of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football<br>
+<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi became 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?'<br>
+<br>'I have been involved in a great deal of goals, contributing a lot, and defensively I have actually been working well. You might state it's my finest start to the season - I just need to keep it going and make sure it's my [finest season](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/investigative-news/premium-times/). That's the goal' states Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to [express'](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/forums/nairaland-forum/) himself. 'It's good to have a manager who provides you the confidence to do that,' he says.<br>
+<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi became the very 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?' which is referred to as a celebration of his African roots with a blend of Afro-Swing blended with Rap".<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
+<br>It's also a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing space, with Fulham making their best start to a top-flight season given that 2003-04.<br>
+<br>'I do not get it on in the dressing space however when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he just can't assist himself, Iwobi exposes.<br>
+<br>'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 was like 'yes it's Alex!' He said it wasn't bad. I understand the very first time he didn't comprehend what was said but he delighted in the beat. So it's a win-win.<br>
+<br>'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having excellent feedback from the group - even the people who do not speak English as their very first language like the Brazilians, they're vibing also,' adds Iwobi.<br>
+<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>
+<br>Iwobi would take a trip throughout the M62 to Manchester and play seven-a-side with his mates in camouflage to enjoy his football once again. Now that pleasure has been discovered after his ₤ 22M move last year.<br>
+<br>'Everyone's state of mind is one for all and all for one so that's absolutely helping us this season. We've been having team meals and bonding and that's brought a lot of togetherness, says Iwobi.<br>
+<br>Marco Silva initially signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later on in 2023<br>
+<br>Iwobi will have his work cut out as Fulham handle league leaders Liverpool at Anfield<br>
+<br>'Even when Sander (Berge) and Joa (Andersen) signed, they took us out to eat. We organised a journey to Paris to clear our heads (after the Wolves loss), came back then went once again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We seem like we're ready to fly and we can do anything together.'<br>
+<br>Another team meal is organised for midweek ahead of a run of three games in 7 days over Christmas. 'The gaffer wants to take us out. That's another little bit of totally free food so I'm not grumbling,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's truly nice. It resembles one huge family.'<br>
+<br>But initially, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having actually taken points from Arsenal last week and directly losing at Man City in October in a game where Pep Guardiola had plenty of credit for Fulham.<br>
+<br>'It reveals we have the ability to compete with anyone. We are not terrified. Hopefully it will be the same versus Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' Iwobi insists.<br>
+<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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