Iwobi enters record books as Nigeria’s longest-serving Premier League star
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Recently, Iwobi also helped the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, continuing his strong run of form for both club and country.
Femi Fabunmi
Fulham star Alex Iwobi has made history in the English Premier League after setting a new record for the most appearances by a Nigerian player.
Iwobi reached the milestone during Fulham’s 1–0 loss to Arsenal, his former club, on Saturday evening.
Despite the defeat, the 29-year-old midfielder achieved something remarkable becoming Nigeria’s top appearance maker in Premier League history.
According to the Premier League’s official website, Iwobi has now played 299 matches, surpassing Shola Ameobi’s previous record of 298 appearances.
Iwobi, who began his career at Arsenal’s Hale End Academy, has played for three clubs in the Premier League:
Arsenal – 100 matches
Everton – 123 matches
Fulham – 76 matches
This achievement places him ahead of some of Nigeria’s most famous footballers:
Shola Ameobi – 298 appearances
Nwankwo Kanu – 273 appearances
Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 252 appearances
John Obi Mikel – 249 appearances
Iwobi is expected to reach another major milestone when he plays his 300th Premier League game next weekend fittingly against Newcastle United, the club where Ameobi built his reputation.
Recently, Iwobi also helped the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, continuing his strong run of form for both club and country.
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