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<br>Alex Iwobi is talking about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairdo has actually his football in what he views as his best start to a Premier League season up until now.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
<br>'Yeah, that in fact plays a part (in expressing myself),' the Fulham midfielder states.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
<br>'My father's in the 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 actually informed the hair stylist to 'express yourself' but not too wild. It's wild due to the fact that it's red and purple at the minute but I like it. My papa's accepted it now so I'm simple.'<br>
<br>It's a stark contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal debut under Arsene Wenger in 2015.<br>
<br>Iwobi insists that he's constantly had the state of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football however has actually just revealed himself more in the last few years, going to Paris Fashion Week, launching songs and releasing his charitable structure, Project 17.<br>
<br>'It's always been my pastime to do music, charity work and things in fashion. But it's just just recently that I have actually been expressing myself a lot more, to reveal people that I am not just a footballer. There is more to life, he says.<br>
<br>Alexi Iwobi has made his best start to a Premier League season with five goals in 15 matches<br>
<br>The 28-year-old says his multi-coloured braids have actually added to his on-pitch enhancement<br>
<br>It's a [stark contrast](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/tv-stations/channels-tv-news/) from the short-haired teen who made his launching 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 households for Christmas as part of Project 17.<br>
<br>For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his home town, where whatever will be free in a regional supermarket.<br>
<br>'You understand what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an intense game but whether I get cramp or have no hamstrings, I will be there on Sunday,' Iwobi tensions.<br>
<br>'In your home I was raised in, my dad naturally just returned. To people 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 actually 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 ideal with the influence I have that I provide back also.'<br>
<br>Through these initiatives off the pitch, Iwobi believes is the trick 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>
<br>'As a child you desire to do your finest to impress the manager and want everybody to understand you are fully concentrated on football. But it (freedom) includes age, being free and not being pressed about [unfavorable remarks](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/nigerian-newspapers/the-nation-news/). If it's useful, you do not mind the criticism,' he states.<br>
<br>'You need to be strong psychologically. Players succeed when they're confident and with me, feeling great to express myself on and off the pitch, I practically feel unstoppable. And when you have people that back you, it actually plays a part.'<br>
<br>One of those individuals that backs him is Marco Silva, who signed Iwobi 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 in 2015. After his brace against Brighton recently, Silva stated it was Iwobi's 'best season in the Premier League up until now' 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 always had the mindset of feeling like there's more to life than football<br>
<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the very first Premier League footballer to launch a single with his debut tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched a follow-up 'What's Luv?'<br>
<br>'I have actually been involved in a great deal of objectives, contributing a lot, and defensively I have actually been working well. You could say it's my best start to the season - I just need to keep it going and ensure it's my [finest season](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/business/businessday-news/). That's the aim' states Iwobi, who credits Silva for offering him 'the license to express' himself. 'It's good to have a manager who gives you the confidence to do that,' he states.<br>
<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the very first Premier League footballer to release a single with his launching song 'Don't Shoot' and in November released a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is referred to as a celebration of his African roots with a blend of Afro-Swing combined with Rap".<br>
<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 because 2003-04.<br>
<br>'I don't get it on in the dressing space but when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he simply can't help himself, Iwobi exposes.<br>
<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 understand the first time he didn't understand what was said however he delighted in the beat. So it's a win-win.<br>
<br>'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having good feedback from the team - even the people who don't speak English as their mother tongue like the Brazilians, they're vibing also,' adds Iwobi.<br>
<br>Silva's strategy at Everton was to develop around the midfielder but 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>
<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 happiness has been uncovered after his ₤ 22M move last year.<br>
<br>'Everyone's frame of mind is one for all and all for one so that's definitely assisting us this season. We have actually been having team meals and bonding and that's brought a great deal of togetherness, says Iwobi.<br>
<br>Marco Silva initially signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later in 2023<br>
<br>Iwobi will have his work cut out as Fulham take on league leaders Liverpool at Anfield<br>
<br>'Even when Sander (Berge) and Joa (Andersen) signed, they took us out to eat. We arranged a journey to Paris to clear our heads (after the Wolves loss), came back then went again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We feel like we're prepared to fly and we can do anything together.'<br>
<br>Another team 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 little bit of complimentary food so I'm not complaining,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's really good. 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 narrowly losing at Man City in October in a video game where Pep Guardiola had plenty of credit for Fulham.<br>
<br>'It shows we have the capability to take on anybody. We are not terrified. Hopefully it will be the same versus Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' Iwobi insists.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
<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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