Add Iwobi Opens up on how his Hairstyle, Fashion and Music have Actually 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 hairstyle has helped his football in what he sees as his finest 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>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>'My dad's in your home and he's most likely heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got tired and didn't wish to cut it off so I believed let's do something different that nobody else has. I literally told the hairdresser to 'express yourself' however not too wild. It's wild since it's red and purple at the moment however I like it. My daddy's accepted it now so I'm simple.'<br>
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<br>It's a stark 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 state of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football however has actually only expressed himself more recently, going to Paris Fashion Week, releasing songs and launching his charitable foundation, 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 revealing myself a lot more, to reveal people that I am not just a footballer. There is more to life, he says.<br>
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<br>Alexi Iwobi has actually made his best start to a Premier League season with five objectives in 15 matches<br>
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<br>The 28-year-old states his [multi-coloured braids](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/business/businesspost/) have contributed to his on-pitch enhancement<br>
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<br>It's a stark contrast from the short-haired teen who made his debut under Arsene Wenger<br>
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<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>
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<br>For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his home town, where whatever will be complimentary in a regional grocery store.<br>
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<br>'You know what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an extreme game however whether I get cramp or have no hamstrings, I will be there on Sunday,' Iwobi tensions.<br>
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<br>'In your home I was raised in, my daddy naturally simply returned. To individuals in Nigeria, to his family and even individuals in the street - he would just purchase bottles of water and provide to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and daddy are has influenced me to offer to others, whether they are fortunate or less lucky. With the position I remain in, I seem like it's only best with the influence I have that I offer back also.'<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 currently scored more objectives than in any other season, with five 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 child you desire to do your finest to impress the manager and want everyone to understand you are totally concentrated on football. But it (freedom) comes with age, being complimentary and not being pushed about [unfavorable remarks](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/forums/gistmania-news/). If it's useful, you do not mind the criticism,' he states.<br>
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<br>'You have to be strong psychologically. Players do well when they're positive and with me, feeling positive to express myself on and off the pitch, I almost feel unstoppable. And when you have individuals that back you, it really plays a part.'<br>
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<br>One of those 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 last week, Silva said it was Iwobi's 'best season in the Premier League so far' and he concurs.<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 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](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/daily-post-newspaper/) Luv?'<br>
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<br>'I have been associated with a great deal of objectives, contributing a lot, and defensively I have actually been working well. You could state it's my finest start to the season - I just need to keep it going and ensure it's my finest season. That's the goal' says Iwobi, who credits Silva for providing him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's good to have a supervisor who gives you the confidence to do that,' he states.<br>
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<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi became the 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?' which is described as a celebration of his African roots with a blend of Afro-Swing blended with Rap".<br>
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<br>It's likewise a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing space, with Fulham making their finest start to a top-flight season considering that 2003-04.<br>
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<br>'I do not get it on in the dressing space 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 manager to listen to the song. 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 know the very first time he didn't understand 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 great feedback from the group - even the individuals who don't speak English as their mother tongue like the Brazilians, they're vibing also,' includes Iwobi.<br>
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<br>Silva's strategy at Everton was to build around the midfielder but he was sacked 4 months after signing Iwobi. Then Carlo Ancelotti played him out of position while Rafa Benitez hardly played him at all.<br>
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<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 again. Now that delight has been found after his ₤ 22M relocation last year.<br>
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<br>'Everyone's mindset is one for all and all for one so that's definitely assisting us this season. We've been having team meals and bonding which'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 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 organised a trip 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 arranged for midweek ahead of a run of three games in 7 days over Christmas. 'The gaffer wishes to take us out. That's another bit of complimentary food so I'm not complaining,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's really good. It's like one big family.'<br>
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<br>But first, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having actually taken points from Arsenal recently and directly losing at Man City in October in a game where Pep Guardiola had lots of credit for Fulham.<br>
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<br>'It reveals we have the ability to take on anybody. We are not terrified. Hopefully it will be the exact same against 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 space.<br>
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