Who is Chuba Alex Iwobi?

He is a footballer and what most don't know is that he is also the nephew of former Bolton wanderer's star and Nigeria great, Jay jay okacha. Football indeed runs in their blood. Because as we can see just like Jay Jay, Alex has an abundance of skill and pace, and was rewarded for his exciting performances with a place on Arsenal's first-team.

Born in Lagos on 3rd, May, 1996, Iwobi was naturally a winger but was converted to a central striker and he blossomed in the position, even caught the eyes of the world with a hat-trick against Stoke City at Emirates Stadium.

He has recently been the subject of an international tug-of-war between England and Nigeria. He has now committed to Nigeria after gaining caps for England's Under-16, 17 and 18 teams. The forward was handed a new deal at the Emirates earlier this season after rising through the ranks at Arsenal's Hale End academy and has now become a regular in the Gunners' first-team squad.
The teenager first gave fans a glimpse of his talents in pre-season, where he featured on the tour to Singapore before starring on the Emirates Cup, netting against Lyon.

Iwobi is extremely versatile, having played in every position from full-back to centre forward as he's worked his way through the ranks at Hale End. Once his academy coaches figured out the best ways to utilize his talents, Iwobi has now settled in an attacking position where his pace, movement and eye for goal can be utilized.

He responded with eight goals in 35 appearances last season for the Gunners' Under-18 and under 19 sides in the 2013-14 season before making the step up to Steve Gatting's Under-21 side, where he was regularly captaining the side by the end of last season.
Skillful Iwobi can also boast of quick feet and an efficiency in possession that makes him tailor-made to fit in Wenger's system, should his recent progression continue on an upward trajectory.

Chuba Alex Iwobi is set to be one of the next big thing from Africa. Follow him on twitter @alexiwobi