The Nigerian International, Alex Iwobi has set a Nigerian record as the first Nigerian professional footballer to play 300 EPL matches in the match he started for Fulham fc today at the St. James Park.

Iwobi began his football career at Arsenal in 2004 and later signed a professional contract with them in October 2015 and appeared 100 times for Arsenal, scoring 11 goals before he got a transfer to Everton in 2019.

He played 123 times for Everton and scored 6 goals before he made a move to Fulham where he presently played. In all he has scored 32 goals in his 300 EPL appearances.

He also plays for the Super Eagles of Nigeria where he has appeared 89 times and scored 10 goals.

He won one FA cup with the gunners and a community shield.