How much does Alex Iwobi, the Lagos-born attacker, earn in England?
Since making the switch from Everton to Premier League side Fulham in 2023, Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has established himself as one of the club’s most influential and versatile midfielders.
The skillful playmaker has impressed with his creativity, work rate, and ability to link midfield and attack, becoming a reliable performer and key figure under Marco Silva at Craven Cottage.
In this piece, Footy-Africa takes a closer look at Iwobi’s rise from the Arsenal academy to Premier League prominence, the financial details of his Fulham move, his estimated earnings, and how his market value has evolved throughout his top-flight career.
Salary
According to AiScore, Alex Iwobi currently earns approximately £80,000 per week (€92,100), which comes out to roughly £4,1 million per year (€4,7 million) with Fulham FC.
| Annual Salary | €4,700,000 |
| Monthly Salary | €391,666 |
| Weekly Salary | €97,916 |
| Daily Salary | €13,988 |
Market Value
According to Transfermarkt, Iwobi’s market value has been stable for the last few years, having peaked in 2019, when he was with Everton.
| Date | Market Value | Age | Club |
| 02.09.2016 | €1,000,000 | 19 | Arsenal FC |
| 02.20.2017 | €10,000,000 | 20 | Arsenal FC |
| 12.19.2018 | €25,000,000 | 22 | Arsenal FC |
| 09.12.2019 | €32,000,000 | 23 | Everton FC |
| 10.13.2020 | €25,500,000 | 24 | Everton FC |
| 12.23.2021 | €18,000,000 | 25 | Everton FC |
| 12.19.2023 | €28,000,000 | 27 | Fulham FC |
| 12.16.2024 | €25,000,000 | 28 | Fulham FC |
| 05.30.2025 | €28,000,000 | 29 | Fulham FC |
Career
Alex Iwobi’s career path has featured steady development and adaptability at the top level.
He came through the youth ranks at Arsenal and began his senior career there, gaining valuable experience in the Premier League and European competitions.
In August 2019 he transferred to Everton for a fee reported around £35 million (€40 m) and signed a long-term contract.
Into the final minute with the score level…
Enter Alex Iwobi. 🇳🇬🔥 pic.twitter.com/8dP2DSkSfV
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) July 29, 2025
At Everton he became an important figure, known for his creativity, work rate, and ability to play in multiple attacking and midfield roles, before moving to Fulham in 2023 to continue his Premier League journey.
Internationally he represents Nigeria, bringing flair, vision, and versatility, known for his dribbling ability and link-up play in the final third.
Accolades
Alex Iwobi’s career accolades include being named the Nigerian Footballer of the Year (2016), as well as multiple nominations for the CAF African Player of the Year awards.
He won the FA Cup and two Community Shields with Arsenal, and played a key role in Nigeria’s bronze medal finish at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ohhhh Alex Iwobi! 🇳🇬
The multitalented @alexiwobi joins Fulham Fix to discuss Marco Silva, playing cage football in disguise, and his many, many extra-curricular activities. 🎧
— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) February 25, 2025
Iwobi was also part of the Arsenal squad that reached the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League final and earned the Everton Player of the Season award (2021–22) for his consistent performances.
In addition, he has been named in several CAF Best XI selections and remains one of Nigeria’s most capped international players of his generation.
