Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is the fifth most creative player in the English Premier League this season, Soccernet.ng reports.
Iwobi has been an important player for Fulham since joining the club from Everton for €25.7 million two years ago.
Last season, he was one of the best attacking midfielders in the league. He registered his highest number of goal involvements with nine goals and six assists in 38 Premier League appearances.
Under the tutelage of coach Marco Silva, he has continued to improve and has become one of the leaders in the Fulham side.
Iwobi is not the quickest player or a great dribbler. But his strength lies in playing the right passes to the right areas of the pitch. He is also one of the few creative players in the Fulham squad.
This season, he has registered two goals and two assists in 15 appearances for the Cottagers. Beyond those numbers, a new statistic from WhoScored has emerged, ranking the most creative players in the English top-flight.
Iwobi is among the top six players with 23 chances created in the Premier League this season. He is the only Fulham player in this elite group.
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes (40), Dominik Szoboszlai (28), Declan Rice (27), and Elliot Anderson (25) make up the top four.
Most chances created by midfielders in the Premier League this season:
◉ 40 – Bruno Fernandes
◉ 28 – Dominik Szoboszlai
◉ 27 – Declan Rice
◉ 25 – Elliot Anderson
◉ 23 – Alex Iwobi pic.twitter.com/mI3zw01plK— WhoScored (@WhoScored) December 8, 2025
Why Alex Iwobi Struggles to Replicate His Form With The Super Eagles
For all of his creative prowess, Alex Iwobi often looks like a different player when he plays for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.
This disparity has put his commitment to the team in question many times, and he has received a lot of flak from Super Eagles fans on different occasions.
However, the level of his performances might not be entirely his fault. He is often played out of position for Nigeria.
At Fulham, the 29-year-old is deployed as an attacking midfielder from the inside right, and he is also given the liberty to roam the pitch on occasions.
In the national team, however, Iwobi usually plays as a central midfielder. This gives him more defensive responsibilities, as he has to play from deep, control the tempo, and deliver line-breaking passes — which is not his forte.
This change reduces his ability to impact the final third. Furthermore, African football is very physical.
When Iwobi faces quality midfielders who are strong and have energy to burn, he tends to struggle — the last game against DR Congo being a big example.
Unfortunately for Iwobi, there is no change in sight, as he will likely face the same challenges at the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria.
