Add Iwobi Opens up on how his Hairstyle, Fashion and Music have Helped Him
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<br>Alex Iwobi is discussing the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairdo has helped his football in what he sees as his best start to a Premier League season up until now.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>'Yeah, that actually plays a part (in expressing myself),' the Fulham midfielder says.<br>
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<br>'My dad'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 want to cut it off so I thought let's do something various that nobody else has. I actually informed the hair stylist to 'express yourself' but not too wild. It's wild since it's red and purple at the minute 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](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/investigative-news/premium-times/) that he's constantly had the state of mind of feeling like there's more to life than football but has actually just revealed himself more over the last few years, going to Paris Fashion Week, launching singles and launching his charitable foundation, Project 17.<br>
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<br>'It's constantly been my hobby to do music, charity work and things in style. But it's only just recently that I've been expressing myself a lot more, to show individuals that I am not simply a footballer. There is more to life, he states.<br>
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<br>Alexi Iwobi has made his best start to a Premier League season with 5 goals in 15 matches<br>
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<br>The 28-year-old says his multi-coloured braids have actually added to his on-pitch enhancement<br>
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<br>It's a plain contrast from the short-haired teenager who made his launching 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 100 households 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 totally free in a local grocery store.<br>
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<br>'You understand what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an intense game but whether I get constrain or have no hamstrings, I will be there on Sunday,' Iwobi tensions.<br>
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<br>'In your house I was raised in, my papa naturally simply returned. To individuals in Nigeria, to his household and even individuals in the street - he would just purchase bottles of water and provide them to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and dad are has actually motivated me to offer to others, whether they are lucky or less fortunate. With the position I am in, I feel like it's only 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 thinks is the trick to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has already scored more objectives than in any other season, with five in the league for a Fulham side that is just 2 points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.<br>
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<br>'As a child you wish to do your best to impress the supervisor and want everybody to know you are totally concentrated on football. But it (liberty) comes with age, being complimentary and not being pressed about negative remarks. If it's constructive, you don't mind the criticism,' he states.<br>
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<br>'You have to be strong psychologically. Players succeed when they're confident and with me, feeling confident to reveal myself on and off the pitch, I nearly feel unstoppable. And when you have individuals that back you, it actually plays a part.'<br>
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<br>Among 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 'finest season in the Premier League up until now' and he concurs.<br>
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<br>The 28-year-old will feed 100 families on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17<br>
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<br>Iwobi insists that he's always had the state of mind of sensation like there's more to life than football<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 launching tune 'Don't Shoot' and in November released a follow-up 'What's Luv?'<br>
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<br>'I have actually been associated with a lot of objectives, 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 make certain it's my finest season. That's the aim' says Iwobi, who credits Silva for giving him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's good to have a manager who gives you the self-confidence to do that,' he states.<br>
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<br>Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the very first Premier League footballer to [release](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/business/businesspost/) a single with his debut song 'Don't Shoot' and in November released a follow-up 'What's Luv?' which is [referred](https://www.yohaig.ng/category/naija-news/legit-ng-news/) to as an event of his African roots with a mix 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 best start to a top-flight season given that 2003-04.<br>
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<br>'I do not get it on in the dressing room however 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 simply vibing like, 'is this Alex?' and Calvin was like 'yes it's Alex!' He said it wasn't bad. I understand the first time he didn't understand what was stated but he took pleasure in 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 group - even individuals who don't speak English as their mother tongue like the Brazilians, they're vibing also,' adds Iwobi.<br>
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<br>Silva's plan 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 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 once again. Now that joy 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 absolutely assisting us this season. We have actually been having group meals and bonding which's brought a great deal of togetherness, says Iwobi.<br>
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<br>Marco Silva initially signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later in 2023<br>
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<br>Iwobi will have his work eliminated 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), came back then went once again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We feel like we're ready to fly and we can do anything together.'<br>
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<br>Another team meal is arranged for midweek ahead of a run of 3 video games in 7 days over Christmas. 'The gaffer wishes to take us out. That's another little bit of totally free food so I'm not grumbling,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's really great. It's like one huge family.'<br>
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<br>But initially, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having taken points from Arsenal last week and narrowly 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 shows we have the ability to take on anyone. We are not scared. Hopefully it will be the exact same versus Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' Iwobi insists.<br>[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
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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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