Alex Iwobi
Nigeria
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Alex Iwobi 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Alex Iwobi has appeared in 2 Premier League matches this season, totalling 180 minutes at an average rating of 6.97. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 0.10 | 49 |
| Goal involvements | 7 | 0.26 | 62 |
| Shots | 39 | 1.40 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 0.60 | 74 |
| Shot accuracy | 38.0% | n/a | 74 |
| Shot conversion | 10.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.27 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 0.33 | 25 |
| Shots blocked | 15 | 0.55 | 72 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Assists | 3 | 0.10 | 52 |
| Key passes | 44 | 1.60 | 79 |
| Chances created | 34 | 1.26 | 72 |
| Big chances created | 4 | 0.15 | 48 |
Alex Iwobi has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 180 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Alex Iwobi has 0 assists and 2 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 90 minutes. Alex Iwobi has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 52nd percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1432 | 52.90 | 77 |
| Accurate passes | 1219 | 45.00 | 75 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 53 |
| Long balls won | 73 | 2.70 | 86 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.04 | 46 |
| Accurate crosses | 32 | 1.18 | 86 |
| Backward passes | 267 | 9.86 | 76 |
| Passes (final third) | 168 | 6.21 | 68 |
Alex Iwobi has completed 139 of 152 passes at 91% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 19 | 0.70 | 51 |
| Dribble attempts | 45 | 1.66 | 62 |
| Dribble success | 0.4% | n/a | 34 |
| Duels won | 62 | 2.29 | 2 |
| Aerials won | 7 | 0.26 | 9 |
| Touches | 1818 | 67.20 | 72 |
| Possession lost | 374 | 13.82 | 72 |
| Dribbled past | 8 | 0.30 | 5 |
| Fouls won | 10 | 0.37 | 5 |
| Dispossessed | 25 | 0.92 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 24 | 0.89 | 30 |
Alex Iwobi completes 0 dribbles and wins 3 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (9th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 28 | 1.03 | 11 |
| Tackles won | 18 | 0.67 | 18 |
| Interceptions | 15 | 0.55 | 28 |
| Clearances | 18 | 0.67 | 14 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 127 | 4.69 | 55 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.04 | 40 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Alex Iwobi makes 2 tackles and 3 interceptions , adding 1 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 90 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 11th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 8 | 0.30 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 0.11 | 25 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.04 | 43 |
| Fouls per card | 2.67 | n/a | 14 |
| Foul involvements | 18 | 0.67 | 1 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Alex Iwobi has committed 1 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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22 yrsAlex Iwobi previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 7 | 616 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5.84 |
 Friendly International | 3 | 210 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 6 | 535 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 7.18 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 29 | 2,436 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 28 | 7.04 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 115 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6.81 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7.03 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 38 | 2,996 | 9 | 6 | 60 | 44 | 7.29 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 270 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Cup of Nations | 7 | 519 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7.08 |
| Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 5 | 450 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 32 | 2,342 | 5 | 2 | 53 | 31 | 7.06 |
| Carabao Cup | 3 | 198 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.31 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 38 | 3,381 | 2 | 7 | 64 | 69 | 6.97 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 128 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7.60 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 28 | 2,045 | 2 | 2 | 37 | 40 | 6.50 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 210 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.83 |
About Alex Iwobi
Premier League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Premier League, Alex Iwobi has featured across 2 appearances (2 starts), totalling 180 minutes. Alex Iwobi has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.01 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Alex Iwobi has created 2 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. Alex Iwobi has contributed 2 key passes and 5 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Alex Iwobi has registered 2 tackles (2 won), 3 interceptions, and 1 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 139 from 152 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Alex Iwobi has won 3 of 9 total duels.
Discipline
Alex Iwobi has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 1 fouls and winning 1.
About Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi is a 30-year-old forward playing for Fulham in the Premier League, representing Nigeria. Alex Iwobi is right-footed and wears the number 17 shirt. Born on 3 May 1996.
Most recent appearance
Alex Iwobi's most recent match was away at Sunderland on June 20th. Fulham lost 1-0. Alex Iwobi played 90 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 1 tackle with a match rating of 7.09.
Recent matches
- June 20th1-0 lossatSunderland(90 mins, rating 7.09)
- September 22nd2-3 lossvsChelsea(90 mins, rating 6.85)
- June 20th2-1 lossatPortugal(89 mins, rating 6.41)
- May 20th2-0 winvsNewcastle United(90 mins, rating 7.81)
- February 7th1-1 drawatWolverhampton Wanderers(67 mins, rating 7.05)
Next fixture
Alex Iwobi and Fulham are next in action on January 4th against Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Fulham vs Crystal Palace match preview.
Teammates at Fulham
Alex Iwobi currently plays alongside Tom Cairney, Ryan Sessegnon, Sander Berge, Antonee Robinson, Josh King, Harrison Reed, Alex Iwobi, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Calvin Bassey, Gonzalo García, David Affengruber, Oscar Bobb, Kevin, Rodrigo Muniz, Shea Charles, Benjamin Lecomte, Jorge Cuenca, Alex Borto, Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, César Palacios, Manuel Ángel, Emile Smith Rowe, Bernd Leno, Luc De Fougerolles, Kenny Tete and Hugo Larsson at Fulham.