By Dayo Awoniyi
Nigerian forward Alex Iwobi has made history by becoming the first Nigerian player to register 30+ goals and 30+ assists in the Premier League, a record that showcases his consistency, versatility, and impact across multiple seasons in England’s top flight.
Iwobi has played for Arsenal, Everton, and now Fulham, leaving a lasting impression on the league.
His impressive record includes 30 goals and 34 assists in the Premier League, a milestone that reflects his ability to contribute to his team’s success, whether through scoring crucial goals or providing assists for his teammates.
Iwobi’s record is a testament to his enduring talent and dedication to the sport. He holds the record for the most goals 30+ and assists 34+ by a Nigerian player in the Premier League.
Iwobi’s Premier League career is highlighted by his time at Arsenal, where he made 35 appearances, scored 10 goals, and provided 15 assists.
At Everton, Iwobi made 63 appearances, scored 6 goals, and provided 10 assists.
Currently playing for Fulham, Iwobi has made 61 appearances, scored 14 goals, and provided 9 assists.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
