Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is on the verge of making Premier League history when Fulham host Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi is on the verge of making Premier League history when Fulham host Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
Iwobi is one appearance away from joining an exclusive group of players who have made at least 100 Premier League appearances for three different clubs.
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The Fulham midfielder has featured in the opening two matches of the 2026–27 season, taking his league appearances for the London club to 99.
Iwobi has made 322 Premier League appearances in total, the most by a Nigerian player in the competition’s history.
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His appearances have come across three clubs:
Arsenal: 100 appearances
Everton: 123 appearances
Fulham: 99 appearances
If Iwobi features against Crystal Palace on Saturday, September 5, he will reach 100 Premier League appearances for Fulham and become only the fifth player to reach the milestone with three different clubs.
He would join Gareth Barry, Rory Delap, Gary Speed and James Milner, who have all made at least 100 Premier League appearances for three clubs.
From Arsenal academy to Premier League milestone
Iwobi joined Arsenal’s academy at the age of six and progressed through the club’s youth system before breaking into Arsène Wenger’s first team.
He made his Premier League…
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