Alex Iwobi is discussing the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairstyle has actually assisted his football in what he sees as his finest start to a Premier League season up until now.
'Yeah, that in fact plays a part (in expressing myself),' the Fulham midfielder states.
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'My father's in your house and he's most likely heard me. He didn't like that I coloured my hair. I got bored and didn't desire to cut it off so I thought let's do something various that nobody else has. I actually informed the hair stylist to 'reveal yourself' but not too wild. It's wild due to the fact that it's red and purple at the moment however I like it. My father's accepted it now so I'm easy.'
It's a plain contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal debut under Arsene Wenger in 2015.
Iwobi insists that he's constantly had the mindset of sensation like there's more to life than football but has just expressed himself more over the last few years, going to Paris Fashion Week, releasing singles and launching his charitable foundation, Project 17.
'It's constantly been my pastime to do music, charity work and things in fashion. But it's just recently that I've been expressing myself a lot more, to reveal individuals that I am not just a footballer. There is more to life, he states.
Alexi Iwobi has actually made his finest start to a Premier League season with five goals in 15 matches
The 28-year-old states his multi-coloured braids have actually contributed to his on-pitch improvement
It's a stark contrast from the short-haired teen who made his launching under Arsene Wenger
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.
For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his hometown, where everything will be complimentary in a regional grocery store.
'You know what Liverpool resemble - it's going to be an extreme video game however whether I get cramp or have no hamstrings, I will be there on Sunday,' Iwobi tensions.
'In your house I was raised in, my father naturally just offered back. To individuals in Nigeria, to his household and even individuals in the street - he would simply buy bottles of water and provide them to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and father are has motivated me to provide to others, whether they are fortunate or less . With the position I am in, I feel like it's just right with the influence I have that I return too.'
Through these efforts off the pitch, Iwobi thinks is the trick to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has actually currently scored more goals than in any other season, with five in the league for a Fulham side that is simply two points behind fifth-placed Nottingham Forest.
'As a child you desire to do your finest to impress the supervisor and desire everyone to understand you are totally concentrated on football. But it (flexibility) comes with age, being complimentary and not being pushed about negative comments. If it's positive, you don't mind the criticism,' he says.
'You need to be strong psychologically. Players succeed when they're positive and with me, feeling confident to express myself on and off the pitch, I practically feel unstoppable. And when you have people that back you, it truly plays a part.'
One of those people 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 last year. After his brace against Brighton recently, Silva stated it was Iwobi's 'best season in the Premier League up until now' and he concurs.
The 28-year-old will feed 100 households on Sunday for Christmas as part of Project 17
Iwobi insists that he's always had the frame of mind of sensation like there's more to life than football
Earlier this year, Iwobi became the 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?'
'I have actually been involved in a lot 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 have to keep it going and ensure it's my best season. That's the goal' says Iwobi, who credits Silva for offering him 'the license to reveal' himself. 'It's great to have a manager who gives you the self-confidence to do that,' he says.
Earlier this year, Iwobi ended up being the first Premier League footballer to release a single with his debut song 'Don't Shoot' and in November launched 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".
It's likewise a tune that Silva's enjoying in the dressing room, with Fulham making their best start to a top-flight season given that 2003-04.
'I do not get it on in the dressing space however when you have team-mates like Calvin Bassey, he simply can't assist himself, Iwobi exposes.
'He is tapping the supervisor to listen to the tune. The first time he (Silva) heard 'What's Luv?' he was just vibing like, 'is this Alex?' and Calvin resembled 'yes it's Alex!' He stated 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.
'Everyone vibes with it and I'm having great feedback from the team - even individuals who do not speak English as their mother tongue like the Brazilians, they're vibing also,' includes Iwobi.
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 hardly played him at all.
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 pleasure has been discovered after his ₤ 22M relocation in 2015.
'Everyone's frame of mind is one for all and all for one so that's absolutely helping us this season. We have actually been having team meals and bonding which's brought a great deal of togetherness, says Iwobi.
Marco Silva first signed the Nigerian at Everton then brought him to Fulham later on in 2023
Iwobi will have his work cut out as Fulham take on league leaders Liverpool at Anfield
'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), returned then went once again with the Tottenham and Brighton results. We seem like we're all set to fly and we can do anything together.'
Another team meal is arranged for midweek ahead of a run of three games in seven days over Christmas. 'The gaffer wants to take us out. That's another little bit of complimentary food so I'm not complaining,' jokes Iwobi. 'It's truly nice. It's like one big family.'
But initially, Fulham will head to Anfield with belief, having actually taken points from Arsenal recently and narrowly losing at Man City in October in a video game where Pep Guardiola was complete of credit for Fulham.
'It reveals we have the capability to take on anybody. We are not frightened. Hopefully it will be the same against Liverpool. We are going there to get a result,' Iwobi insists.
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Get something at Anfield and Arne Slot's league-leaders might well be hearing 'What's Luv' blasting out from the away dressing room.
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