Iwobi Opens up on how his Hairstyle, Fashion and Music have Helped Him Alex Iwobi is speaking about the multi-coloured braids in his hair and how even his hairdo has actually helped his football in what he views as his best start to a Premier League season up until now. ‘Yeah, that actually plays a part (in revealing myself),’ the Fulham midfielder states. ‘My papa’s in the home and he’s most likely heard me. He didn’t like that I coloured my hair. I got bored and didn’t wish to suffice off so I believed let’s do something various that no one else has. I literally told the hair stylist to but not too wild. It’s wild because it’s red and purple at the moment but I like it. My dad’s accepted it now so I’m simple.’ It’s a plain contrast from the short-haired 19-year-old who made his Arsenal debut under Arsene Wenger in 2015. Iwobi firmly insists that he’s constantly had the state of mind of sensation like there’s more to life than football but has just revealed himself more recently, going to Paris Fashion Week, releasing singles and launching his charitable foundation, Project 17. ‘It’s constantly been my hobby to do music, charity work and things in style. But it’s just recently that I’ve been revealing myself a lot more, to show individuals that I am not simply a footballer. There is more to life, he states. Alexi Iwobi has made his finest start to a Premier League season with five objectives in 15 matches The 28-year-old states his multi-coloured braids have actually added to his on-pitch improvement It’s a plain contrast from the short-haired teen who made his launching under Arsene Wenger This weekend, the 28-year-old will have his work cut out as Fulham take on league leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday and on Sunday, he will be back in London feeding 100 families for Christmas as part of Project 17. For one day, there will be an AleXpress in Canning Town, his home town, where everything will be complimentary in a regional grocery store. ‘You understand what Liverpool are like – it’s going to be an extreme video game but whether I get cramp or have no hamstrings, I will be there on Sunday,’ Iwobi stresses. ‘In your house I was raised in, my daddy naturally simply gave back. To individuals in Nigeria, to his household and even individuals in the street – he would just buy bottles of water and provide to neighbours. Seeing how my mum and papa are has actually influenced me to offer to others, whether they are lucky or less fortunate. With the position I remain in, I feel like it’s only right with the impact I have that I return also.’ Through these initiatives off the pitch, Iwobi believes is the secret to his success on the pitch too. The Nigerian has already scored more goals than in any other season, with five in the league for a Fulham side