Last updated: August 2026
| Net Worth | $15 million (estimated) |
| Born | May 3, 1996 (age 30), Lagos, Nigeria |
| Profession | Professional Footballer (Attacking Midfielder/Winger) |
| Nationality | 🇳🇬 Nigerian |
Alex Iwobi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Premier League club Fulham, with an estimated net worth in the range of $10-15 million built primarily through Premier League wages at Arsenal, Everton, and Fulham.
Early Life & Family
Alexander Chuka Iwobi was born on May 3, 1996, in Lagos, Nigeria. His family moved to England when he was around four years old, settling in East London. His uncle is Nigerian football legend Jay-Jay Okocha, and his father played football semi-professionally.
Rise to Fame
Iwobi joined Arsenal’s academy at age six. Despite nearly being released by the club at ages 14 and 16, he worked his way into the first team, making his senior debut under Arsene Wenger in the 2015-16 season. He went on to make 149 appearances for Arsenal and won the FA Cup in 2017.
Career History
Iwobi transferred to Everton for an initial £28 million in August 2019, spending four seasons on Merseyside. In September 2023, he joined Fulham on a contract running to 2028. Internationally, he plays for Nigeria and scored the goal that qualified the Super Eagles for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
How They Built Their Wealth
Iwobi’s wealth comes from Premier League salaries across three clubs, reported to be worth several million pounds a year at Fulham, along with transfer fees generated for his former clubs and commercial and boot sponsorship deals tied to his Nigerian and Premier League profile.
Personal Life
Iwobi is part of a well-known footballing family through his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha. He is a regular for the Nigerian national team and has spoken about the influence of his family’s football background on his career.
With an estimated net worth in the $10-15 million range, Alex Iwobi continues to build his wealth as a regular starter for Fulham and a key figure for the Nigerian national team.