Alex Iwobi is quietly having the most productive season of his career. The Fulham midfielder, long underappreciated for his intelligence in possession, now finds his name alongside some of Europe’s most influential attackers.
According to data drawn from Europe’s top five leagues, Iwobi ranks joint-10th for chances created from open play this season, with 58.
The Hale End Academy product shares that spot with Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski, just behind Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes (both 59).
What makes Iwobi’s numbers more striking is context. He plays for a Fulham side that sit mid-table, well outside the attacking dominance enjoyed by clubs like Liverpool, Bayern Munich or Barcelona. Yet the 29-year-old has contributed directly to 15 goals (9 goals, 6 assists) for Marco Silva’s side in all competitions, a personal best in a single campaign.
Alex Iwobi is in elite creative company
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah leads the list with 82 open-play chances created, converting 18 of those into assists. Michael Olise, now at Bayern Munich, follows with 72.
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Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, a player often praised for his breakout year registered 69, ahead of Barça duo Raphinha (66) and Pedri (63).
That Iwobi has kept pace in this company says much about his evolution. Once tagged as inconsistent during his Arsenal days, he has matured into Fulham’s creative engine, intelligent between the lines, secure in tight spaces, and increasingly decisive in the final third.
With the numbers to back it up, Iwobi’s contribution is no longer just a matter of the eye test. It’s measurable, impactful, and now deserving of wider recognition.
