Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has revealed that Super Eagles legend Jay-Jay Okocha remains his greatest footballer of all time, Soccernet.ng<\/a>\u00a0reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n Iwobi, who currently plays for Fulham, has often spoken about his admiration for Okocha, who is also his uncle.<\/p>\n The former Arsenal and Everton midfielder grew up watching Okocha dominate African and European football with his dribbling skills, and he credits him as a major influence on his career.<\/p>\n \u201cIn the sports? Forever my uncle, Jay Jay Okocha. I have to shout him out all the time. On and off the field.\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Widely regarded as one of Africa\u2019s most gifted players, Okocha was known for his extraordinary dribbling ability, and vision on the pitch.<\/p>\n His performances for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Bolton Wanderers is one of those days fans cannot forget easily.<\/p>\n Growing up in a footballing family, Iwobi had the privilege of learning from Okocha, who was a key figure in Nigeria\u2019s 1994 AFCON-winning squad and played a crucial role in the Super Eagles\u2019 run at the 1996 Olympics.<\/p>\n Iwobi has once again credited the 51-year-old for inspiring his playing style which has influenced his career as a player.<\/p>\n \u201cI used to go watch his matches and training sessions. He his the one that really taught me how to express myself.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd off the pitch he is always advising me on how to be professional, manage my money, how to move, stay humble and grounded. So he will always be my idol\u201d added the former Arsenal player.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Iwobi started his professional career at Arsenal before moving to Everton in 2019. He later joined Fulham in 2023, where he has continued to impress as a player under the management of Marco Silva.<\/p>\n He has also been a key player for the Super Eagles since making his debut in 2015, earning over 80 caps and scoring 10 goals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nIwobi\u2019s Admiration for Okocha<\/h4>\n
\nSpeaking in a recent interview on Is this seat taken<\/em><\/a> podcast, Iwobi expressed his deep respect for Okocha, who he endorses as his greatest of all time.<\/span>
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Iwobi\u2019s Career So Far<\/h4>\n
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