Alex Iwobi sets new record, surpasses Mikel Obi' feat

Alex Iwobi sets new record, surpasses Mikel Obi' feat

Super Eagles player, Alex Iwobi has broken John Mikel Obi's record for most minutes played by a Nigerian footballer in the English Premier League.

The Fulham midfielder played 90 minutes of Fulham's recent 1-0 home defeat to Newcastle United, bringing his Premier League minutes total to an amazing 16,289.

This incredible performance breaks the previous record of 16,218 minutes done by former Chelsea player John Mikel Obi.

Iwobi's career Iwobi's Premier League career began with Arsenal, where he debuted on October 31, 2015. After a remarkable tenure with Arsenal, the versatile midfielder joined Everton in 2019 before transferring to Fulham last summer.

Iwobi has played regularly for his various clubs, accumulating crucial minutes on the pitch. This season, the bullied midfielder has played 24 league games for Fulham and scored five goals. He has made 247 league appearances and scored 22 goals in all.

Mikel Obi, the previous record holder, had a successful Premier League career, spending 11 seasons with Chelsea and earning various honours, including two Premier League crowns, four FA Cups, and a Champions League championship. Obi made 249 Premier League appearances, scoring one goal and providing ten assists.