Arsenal legend Thierry Henry, who is one of the greatest ever to play in the Premier League, has been impressed with Fulham, and he named Iwobi as one of the players who deserves recognition.
Former Arsenal star Iwobi has been a standout performer for the Cottagers this season. And he has been in his best element this season since he turned pro, as he has contributed eight goals and five assists in 32 appearances.
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The Super Eagles midfielder has also delivered eight assists, which is his third-best. Iwobi has contributed as many as seven and six assists previously. With six games left this season, he could even do more.
Alex Iwobi is enjoying his best-ever campaign this season. Since he turned pro, he has never scored up to eight goals. His previous best was five, which he had last season.
Fulham have outperformed themselves this season. They currently sit 9th in the Premier League after winning 13 of their 32 games.
Iwobi will look to end the campaign on a high and help Fulham qualify for Europe in what would be a historic moment for the club.
The Cottagers have picked wins from opponents like Tottenham, Newcastle United, Liverpool, and Arsenal. And if they win their remaining games this season, they are almost sure of playing European football next season.
Alex Iwobi celebrates with teammates after scoring for Fulham( photo credit: Getty images)
Coach Silva has used the Super Eagles star as an invested winger, and that has allowed Iwobi to express himself a bit better, as he roams around the midfield and the wings. That also puts him in a good position to shoot from the edge of the box a lot of times.
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Arsenal legend scored 228 goals in all competitions during his two spells (1999–2007 and a 2012 loan), surpassing Ian Wright’s record 267.
He also made name in Premier League, with 258 league appearances, he scored 175 goals and provided 74 assists, making him one of the most prolific forwards in the competition’s history.
Notably, in the 2002/03 season, he became the first player to record more than 20 goals and 20 assists in a single Premier League campaign.
