Alex Iwobi reveals his Childhood Football Idol

Nigeria Worldwide midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has revealed that his footballing idol as a baby is his uncle and Nigerian nice Austin “Jay Jay” Okocha.

Whereas Alex Iwobi was rising up in London, Austin Okocha was wowing an enthralled Premier League viewers together with his brilliance, abilities, and objectives.

The Tremendous Eagles legend grew to become a hero at Bolton Wanderers earlier than retiring from soccer.

Iwobi watched Okocha, whereas rising up and admits to choosing one or two methods from the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner.

The Everton star is conscious that just a few kids are wanting as much as him presently, and he’s hoping he might encourage the following era the best way Okocha spurred him on to higher heights.

“He (Okocha) was an entertaining participant to look at, and the talents he used to do have been outrageous abilities that you just solely actually see freestylers do, “Iwobi stated, as per the Independent.

“So, yeah, hopefully the youthful viewers will be taught a bit extra about him and perceive why I chuck in some abilities too.

“I imply, that’s what youngsters wish to see, you realize – individuals having enjoyable. He was a enjoyable man to look at.

“Typically I really feel like I’m simply that very same child that wishes to precise myself and play soccer, however once I do realise that ‘Wow, I’ve an affect on youngsters’. It’s mad. I simply wish to put optimistic issues on the market for them.

“It’s good that children look as much as me and attempt to imitate me and play like me as a result of I used to be as soon as that child who used to look as much as my uncle.

“I discover it bizarre however I do get pleasure from it.”

Iwobi has been a revelation for Frank Lampard prices this season, normally deployed in midfield by the ex-Chelsea star, Iwobi has a objective and three assists in ten Premier League video games this time period to his identify.