Alex Iwobi’s stellar performances for Everton F.C. have caught the attention of teams in his hometown of London, where he spent much of his life. The familiar city, a coach who believes in the Nigerian national team midfielder, and a long-term contract are expected to help relaunch his career in Fulham after a less successful spell at Liverpool.
What is Alex Iwobi’s Salary at Fulham F.C.?
The Nigerian midfielder joined the club in the autumn of 2023, with the agreement extending until June 30, 2028. Over five years in Fulham, the Nigerian footballer will earn €24,308,773 excluding bonuses. For the 2023/2024 season, Iwobi will earn €4,872,785, which amounts to €93,707 per week.
|
Annual Salary |
€ 4,872,785 |
7,442,987,495 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Monthly Salary |
€ 406,065 |
620,003,767 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Weekly Salary |
€ 93,707 |
143,077,322 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Daily Salary |
€ 13,387 |
20,439,047 Nigerian Nairas |
Team Salary Overview: Iwobi – the Highest-Paid Nigerian Player in the Premier League
In the 2023/2024 season, Fulham F.C.’s total salary expenditure is €76,015,440 annually, averaging €1,461,835 per week. The highest-paid player in the team is forward Raul Jimenez, earning €6,090,981 annually or €117,134 per week. Alex Iwobi, in turn, ranks among the top three highest-paid players at the English club, sharing this position with Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha. They also have the highest salary among Fulham F.C. players under 30 years old.
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Player |
Country |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Raul Jimenez |
Mexico |
€ 6,090,981 |
|
Bernd Leno |
Germany |
€ 5,481,883 |
|
Willian |
Brazil |
€ 5,481,883 |
|
Alex Iwobi |
Nigeria |
€ 4,872,785 |
|
Joao Palhinha |
Portugal |
€ 4,872,785 |
|
Issa Diop |
France |
€ 4,263,687 |
|
Timothy Castagne |
Belgium |
€ 3,959,138 |
Additionally, Iwobi tops the list of highest-paid African players at Fulham F.C.
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Player |
Country |
Club |
Annual Salary (EUR) |
|
Alex Iwobi |
Nigeria |
Fulham F.C. |
€ 4,872,785 |
|
Taiwo Awoniyi |
Nigeria |
Nottingham Forest F.C. |
€ 3,045,490 |
|
Calvin Bassey |
Nigeria |
Fulham F.C. |
€ 2,740,941 |
|
Ola Aina |
Nigeria |
Nottingham Forest F.C. |
€ 2,436,392 |
|
Frank Onyeka |
Nigeria |
Brentford F.C. |
€ 2,436,392 |
|
Fred Onyedinma |
Nigeria |
Luton Town F.C. |
€ 365,459 |
Career Salary Comparison
Iwobi’s salary first increased after his debut in the Premier League for Arsenal F.C. Despite not being a regular starter, his earnings increased by 12.5 times. However, after a season where he secured a spot in the starting lineup, his salary almost tripled and remained unchanged throughout his tenure with Arsenal F.C. and during four seasons with Everton F.C.
His salary increased again after returning to London. His agreement with Fulham F.C. boosted his earnings by almost €610,000, making it the highest salary of his career.
|
Club |
Salary Euro per Year (EUR) |
Salary Nigerian Nairas per Year (NGN) |
|
Fulham F.C. (2023/2024) |
€ 4,872,785 |
7,442,987,495 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Everton F.C. (2019/2023) |
€ 4,263,687 |
6,512,614,249 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Arsenal F.C. (2017/2019) |
€ 4,263,687 |
6,512,614,249 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Arsenal F.C. (2016/2017) |
€ 1,522,745 |
2,325,945,738 Nigerian Nairas |
|
Arsenal F.C. (2013/2016) |
€ 121,820 |
186,076,270 Nigerian Nairas |
Market Value: Growth after Meeting with Portuguese Coach
Throughout his career at Arsenal F.C., Iwobi’s transfer value constantly rose. Over two seasons, his market value increased tenfold. However, after moving to Everton F.C., his transfer value began to decline due to unstable results of the Liverpool-based team and his loss of status as a key player.
Nonetheless, in the 2022/2023 season, Iwobi returned to the starting lineup and played in every Premier League match, attracting the attention of Fulham F.C. and following his former coach Marco Silva. By the time he returned to London, Iwobi’s market value had increased by more than one and a half times. Currently, Transfermarkt values Iwobi’s transfer at €28 million, making him the second most expensive player at the English club.
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Club |
Year |
Market Value |
|
Fulham F.C. |
2023 |
€ 28,000,000 |
|
Everton F.C. |
2022 |
€ 22,000,000 |
|
Everton F.C. |
2021 |
€ 18,000,000 |
|
Everton F.C. |
2020 |
€ 25,500,000 |
|
Everton F.C. |
2019 |
€ 32,000,000 |
|
Arsenal F.C. |
2018 (December) |
€ 25,000,000 |
|
Arsenal F.C. |
2018 (May) |
€ 15,000,000 |
|
Arsenal F.C. |
2017 |
€ 10,000,000 |
|
Arsenal F.C. |
2016 (October) |
€ 8,000,000 |
|
Arsenal F.C. |
2016 (February) |
€ 1,000,000 |
Achievements with the National Team
Having dual citizenship, Iwobi represented England’s youth teams in 11 matches. However, in 2015, he debuted for the Nigerian national team. Over eight years with the Super Eagles, he played in four major tournaments. In 2018, he participated in the FIFA World Cup in Russia, appearing in all group stage matches.
Moreover, the midfielder represented Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations three times. In 2019, Nigeria reached the semi-finals, where they lost to the eventual champions Algeria, but secured third place by defeating Tunisia. Iwobi played in every match of that tournament, scoring the winning goal in the round of 16. In 2024, while remaining a key player for the national team, he reached the final of the tournament, where his team lost to the hosts Ivory Coast with a score of 2-1. In total, Iwobi played 63 matches for the Nigerian national team, scoring 10 goals.
Football and Financial Prospects
The 2023/2024 season for Alex Iwobi began from the fifth round of the Premier League after recovering from a minor injury. Since then, the Nigerian has missed only four matches due to national team commitments. Iwobi has scored four goals and provided one assist. Successful performances for both club and country could attract the attention of stronger European clubs and potentially secure him a contract under more favorable conditions.
