Fulham star Alex Iwobi isn’t just focused on football anymore, NaijNaira can report, as he shares a deeper side of his life that fans rarely get to see.
In a recent chat with The Sun, Iwobi revealed his love for music, fashion, and giving back—while also getting real about mental health battles.
“I like to do the music, I like to do fashion and I also like to give back to charities,” he said, opening up with unfiltered honesty.
He didn’t sugarcoat the struggle, either. “It’s not just the good… there’s also tough times. Everyone suffers with mental illness or mental struggles. I do have my struggles as well,” he added.
Through his own experience, Iwobi built Project 17—a charity born after lockdown, named after his shirt number, focused on helping at-risk communities.
The initiative supports food banks, shelters, and youth football, creating real opportunities where they’re needed most.
His recent P17 Cup, held with the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust, pushed awareness for more Black blood, stem cell, and organ donors.
It also became a space to spark raw, honest conversations about mental health, something Iwobi believes football needs more of.
“I’m more than just a footballer—that I’m human, too,” he said, reflecting on what inspired the charity after talks with old schoolmates.
Back at Fulham, he calls the team a ‘brotherhood’—where results matter, but mental wellbeing gets a voice, too.
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