ALEX IWOBI was held by his uncle’s team-mate and Ballon d’Or king Ronaldinho as a child. Now he is hoping to hold aloft a major trophy for his country - and level up his family bragging rights.

Joining Fulham brought back memories for Alex Iwobi. As a youngster, he idolised his uncle, the former Bolton Wanderers and Paris Saint-Germain entertainer Jay-Jay Okocha, and following his ...

Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi wants to emulate his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha and become a role model for youngsters. The Nigeria international has overcome a difficult start to his career at Goodison ...

Iwobi was inspired watching his uncle, Okocha, and Ronaldinho play together at Paris Saint-Germain and countless days on the school playground where spent trying to replicate their skills.

FULHAM star Alex Iwobi has revealed he opted to play for Nigeria because of his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha. Iwobi was born in Lagos, Nigeria but moved to England aged four and represented the Three Lions… ...

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has opened up about his connection with Ronaldinho when his uncle Austin Jay-Jay Okocha shared the pitch with the Brazilian legend.

Iwobi's uncle Okocha also represented Eintracht Frankfurt, Fenerbahce and París Saint-Germain in ...More Europe.. AFP via Getty Images “100%. Especially growing up as a kid and having him as an ...

Alex Iwobi's legendary uncle remains one of the Premier League's best-loved tricksters. By Archie Griggs. 19:18, Wed, Mar 19, 2025 | UPDATED: 19:19, Wed, Mar 19, 2025. Share Article.

Alex Iwobi wants to be a role model just like his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha. The Nigeria international is the player who has arguably flourished the most since Frank Lampard took over ...

Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi wants to emulate his uncle Jay-Jay Okocha and become a role model for youngsters. The Nigeria international has overcome a difficult start to his career at Goodison ...