Alex Iwobi Ranked Fifth Most Creative Player In Premier League This Season

Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has been named among the Premier League’s most inventive players this season, securing fifth place in a new creativity ranking released by statistics platform WhoScored.

Alex Iwobi has created 23 chances for Fulham so far, making him the club’s most productive player in the final third. Only four players across the entire league sit above him.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes leads the list with 40 key passes, followed by Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai with 28. Arsenal’s Declan Rice ranks third on 27, while Nottingham Forest youngster Elliot Anderson is just ahead of Iwobi on 25.

Iwobi’s sharpness in possession has translated into direct contributions in front of goal. He has scored two goals and provided two assists in 15 league matches this term. His influence at Craven Cottage has grown steadily since his €25.7 million transfer from Everton two years ago, and he is now widely regarded as a core figure under Marco Silva.

Last season marked the best of his Premier League career, ending with nine goals and six assists in Fulham colours. His confidence and maturity have continued into the current campaign, and he is expected to play a leading role once again for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

Iwobi, who has earned 86 caps for the Super Eagles and scored 10 goals, is tipped to make the final squad for the tournament alongside club teammates Calvin Bassey and Samuel Chukwueze.

Naija News reports that FIFA has instructed clubs to release players for AFCON duty by Monday December 15.

Nigeria will compete in Group C alongside Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania. The Super Eagles open their camp in Egypt on December 10, with an unofficial friendly against the hosts scheduled for December 16.

The team’s first match takes place on December 23 against Tanzania in Fès. Nigeria face Tunisia in their headline group fixture on December 27, before ending the group stage against Uganda on December 31.