In the thrilling 2-2 draw between Fulham and Ipswich Town over the weekend, Alex Iwobi achieved a remarkable feat that sealed his place in Premier League history.
The Super Eagles midfielder became the fifth African player to make over 50 Premier League appearances for three different clubs, joining an exclusive group of elite African players, footballrover reports.
Iwobi joins elite African players in Premier League milestone
Iwobi’s achievement places him in illustrious company, including Nigerian legends Nwankwo Kanu and Yakubu, alongside Senegalese icons El Hadji Diouf and Mohamed Diamé.
This exclusive list shows the significance of his accomplishment, a rare feat of playing for multiple Premier League clubs while maintaining a high level of performance.
The match itself was also historic, with Fulham and Ipswich scoring penalties just two minutes apart, setting a Premier League record for the shortest gap between two penalty goals in a single half since the 2006-07 season, as noted by football statisticians Opta.
Alex Iwobi’s Premier League journey and continued impact
Since joining Fulham in the summer of 2023, Alex Iwobi has become a key figure for the team under manager Marco Silva.
His impressive contributions this season, with eight goal involvements in 20 appearances, reflect his growing importance.
Iwobi also recently broke the record for most assists by a Nigerian in Premier League history, surpassing the previous mark held by Kanu.
Having spent 15 years at Arsenal, Iwobi’s career has also seen him make a £35 million move to Everton before making the switch to Fulham.
With 55 appearances for the club, he has scored 11 goals and provided five assists, continuing to make a significant impact.
With the draw, Fulham remains four points off the top six in the Premier League standings.
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