Nigerian international Alex Iwobi has reached a significant personal milestone, making his 100th Premier League appearance for Fulham in their recent London derby against Crystal Palace. The 30-year-old midfielder started the match at Craven Cottage, a game ultimately lost 3-2.
Iwobi's century for the Cottagers places him in an exclusive historical group. He is now the sixth player in Premier League history to make 100 or more appearances for three different clubs. He joins a list of iconic names: Gary Speed, Gareth Barry, James Milner, and Rory Delap. This achievement spans his time at Arsenal, where he also made 100 league outings, and Everton, where he featured 123 times after a €30.4 million move in 2019.
Alex Iwobi arrived at Craven Cottage on a free transfer from Everton in 2023. He quickly became a regular fixture under then-manager Marco Silva, who has since departed for Benfica. The current head coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, has shown continued faith in the experienced midfielder, starting him in all three of Fulham's matches so far this season. This consistent selection shows Iwobi's importance to the squad despite the team's difficult start.
Fulham's current campaign has been challenging. They sit 19th in the Premier League with 0 points from three games, having lost all three. Their recent form reads LLL, and they have scored 4 goals while conceding 7, leaving them with a -3 goal difference. They are already 9 points behind early leaders Manchester City. Fans can track the team's progress in the standings.
The game where Iwobi hit his century was a dramatic London derby. Fulham twice took the lead through goals from Josh King and Cesar Palacios. Crystal Palace, however, fought back each time, with left-back Tyrick Mitchell scoring an unlikely brace. The winner came from the bench, as substitute Ben Chilwell netted a late goal to secure a 3-2 victory for the Eagles. This marked Chilwell's first win as Crystal Palace manager, with Pierre Sage currently in charge of the south London side.
Alvaro Arbeloa's squad has a total market value of €396.80m and consists of 26 players. Their latest transfer activity saw the arrival of David Affengruber. The team's immediate focus shifts to a daunting next fixture, an away trip to face Liverpool, who are 6th in the table, on September 12, 2026. The full schedule of upcoming challenges is available on the club's fixtures page. For comparison, London rivals Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, have a squad value of €1.33bn and are 2nd in the league, while West Ham, under David Moyes, are 8th with a €394.10m squad.
Alex Iwobi's milestone is a bright spot in a tough opening period for Fulham, who will be looking to him for leadership as they seek their first points of the season at Anfield.
