Add Iwobi Open on how his Hairstyle, Fashion and Music have Helped Him
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[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)<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 sees as his best start to a Premier League season so far.<br>
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<br>'Yeah, that really plays a part (in revealing myself),' the Fulham midfielder states.<br>
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<br>'My father's in your home and he's probably heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got tired and didn't wish to off so I believed let's do something various that nobody else has. I literally told the hairdresser to 'express yourself' however not too wild. It's wild because it's red and purple at the moment but I like it. My father's accepted it now so I'm simple.'<br>
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<br>It's a plain contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal debut under Arsene Wenger in 2015.<br>
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<br>Iwobi firmly insists that he's always had the frame 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, releasing singles and introducing his charitable foundation, Project 17.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>'It's constantly been my pastime to do music, charity work and things in fashion. But it's only recently that I have actually been expressing myself a lot more, to show individuals that I am not simply a footballer. There is more to life, he says.<br>
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<br>Alexi Iwobi has actually made his finest start to a Premier League season with five goals 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 plain contrast from the short-haired teenager who made his debut 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 100 [households](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/daily-post-newspaper/) 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 hometown, where whatever will be free in a local supermarket.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>'You understand what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an intense video game however whether I get cramp or have no hamstrings, I will be there on Sunday,' Iwobi stresses.<br>
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<br>'In the house I was raised in, my father naturally just returned. To people in Nigeria, to his household and even people in the street - he would simply buy bottles of water and provide to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and father are has inspired me to offer to others, whether they are lucky or less lucky. With the position I am in, I feel like it's just right with the impact I have that I offer back as well.'<br>
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<br>Through these efforts off the pitch, Iwobi believes is the secret to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has actually already scored more objectives than in any other season, with 5 in the league for a Fulham side that is just two points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.<br>
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<br>'As a child you want to do your finest to impress the supervisor and want everybody to know you are fully focused on football. But it (freedom) comes with age, being free and not being pressed about negative remarks. If it's positive, you don't mind the criticism,' he states.<br>
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<br>'You need to be strong psychologically. Players do well when they're [confident](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/forums/gistmania-news/) and with me, feeling great to express myself on and off the pitch, I nearly feel unstoppable. And when you have individuals that back you, it really plays a part.'<br>
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<br>Among those people that backs him is Marco Silva, who [signed Iwobi](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/politicsnigeria/) for ₤ 35M at Everton from Arsenal in 2019, and didn't hesitate when he had the chance to bring him back to London on Deadline Day last year. After his brace against Brighton last week, Silva stated it was Iwobi's 'finest season in the Premier League up until now' and he agrees.<br>
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<br>The 28-year-old will feed 100 households on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17<br>
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<br>Iwobi insists that he's constantly had the state of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football<br>
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<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi became the first Premier League footballer to launch a single with his launching song 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?'<br>
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<br>'I have been associated with a great deal 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 simply need to keep it going and ensure it's my best season. That's the objective' states Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's nice to have a supervisor who provides you the self-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 release a single with his debut tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November released a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is explained as an event of his African roots with a mix of Afro-Swing combined with Rap".<br>
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<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 because 2003-04.<br>
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<br>'I do not get it on in the dressing room but when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he just can't assist himself, Iwobi exposes.<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 stated it wasn't bad. I know the very first time he didn't comprehend what was stated however he enjoyed the beat. So it's a win-win.<br>
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<br>'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having excellent feedback from the team - even the individuals who do not speak English as their very first language like the Brazilians, they're vibing as well,' includes Iwobi.<br>
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<br>Silva's strategy at Everton was to construct 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.<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 actually been found after his ₤ 22M relocation last year.<br>
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<br>'Everyone's frame of mind is one for all and all for one so that's certainly assisting us this season. We've been having team meals and bonding and that's brought a great deal of togetherness, states 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 take on 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 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 prepared to fly and we can do anything together.'<br>
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<br>Another team meal is organised for midweek ahead of a run of 3 video games in 7 days over Christmas. 'The gaffer wants to take us out. That's another bit of free food so I'm not complaining,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's truly great. It's like one huge family.'<br>
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<br>But initially, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having actually taken points from Arsenal last week and narrowly losing at Man City in October in a video game where Pep Guardiola was full of credit for Fulham.<br>
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<br>'It shows we have the capability to complete with anybody. We are not scared. Hopefully it will be the exact same versus Liverpool. We are going there to get an outcome,' Iwobi firmly insists.<br>
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<br>Get something at Anfield and Arne Slot's league-leaders might well be hearing 'What's Luv' blasting out from the away dressing room.<br>
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