Cristiano Ronaldo’s mentee beats Alex Iwobi to Premier League POTM Award

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has been beaten to the English Premier League Player of the Month award for March by Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes, Soccernet.ng reports.

​Iwobi enjoyed a brilliant March in the Premier League, helping Fulham claim two wins and one draw in four games.

Notably, he scored the winning goal in Fulham's 2-1 victory over Tottenham on March 1. Following his impressive performances, he was named as a nominee for the Player of the Month award alongside Bruno Fernandes, James Garner, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Gordon, David Raya, and Danny Welbeck.

​The winner has now been revealed as Manchester United's Fernandes. The Portuguese playmaker has distinguished himself as one of the best players in the English top flight over the past year.

Two goals AND four assists in March ⚽️️@EASPORTSFC Player of the Month Bruno Fernandes ✨ pic.twitter.com/21pfmBWegj

— Premier League (@premierleague) April 3, 2026

In March, he contributed two goals and four assists in four appearances. Overall, he has aided his club with eight goals and 16 assists in the Premier League.

The 31-year-old attacking midfielder is currently operating at a level that would impress even his national teammate and mentor, Cristiano Ronaldo.

​Alex Iwobi: Key to Fulham’s Dream Photo-Finish

​Although Alex Iwobi lost out on the Player of the Month award for March, he can still take away the positives, as making the nomination list is no easy feat.

In the meantime, Fulham coach Marco Silva will be banking on the Super Eagles star to deliver the goods heading into the last seven games of the campaign.

​The Cottagers currently sit 9th with 44 points and have a strong chance of qualifying for Europe, as they are just two points behind seventh-placed Brentford.

Qualifying for any UEFA competition would be a massive achievement for the club. Iwobi has been a top performer this year, and he will be looking to continue his fine form as Fulham push for a strong finish in the Premier League.