WATCH: Alex Iwobi names Ronaldo and Messi in building his ideal footballer

Obi Donald

15 hours ago

Super Eagles and Fulham attacking midfielder, Alex Chuka Iwobi, has named attributes of two of the greatest footballers of all time, Ronaldo and Messi, in his ideal dream player, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 29-year-old is now one of the experienced Nigerian players to have played in the English Premier League, racking up 291 appearances with Arsenal, Fulham and Everton.

Coming off the back of his most prolific season, Iwobi organized a charity event in London, enjoying his holiday time with fans on a football turf before he was quizzed about his ideal footballer.

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates a win with a trophy during the ceremony after the UEFA Nations League 2025 final match between Portugal and Spain at Munich Football Arena. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

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For the right foot, the former Everton midfielder opted for five-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, claiming the numbers of the Portuguese legend speaks for itself. The 40-year-old holds the record for most goals by a footballer, and is still going strong.

Lionel Leo MESSI of PSG and Kylian MBAPPE of PSG during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain PSG and Clermont Foot at Parc des Princes Stadium on June 03, 2023 in Paris, France. Paris France. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

imago1032607330 — Lionel Leo MESSI of PSG and Kylian MBAPPE of PSG during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain PSG and Clermont Foot at Parc des Princes Stadium on June 03, 2023 in Paris, France. Paris France. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Iwobi’s left-foot pick for his ideal footballer was Lionel Messi, and again, the Nigerian mentioned the Argentine’s numbers speak for itself.

The Fulham man brought it home when quizzed about headers, opting for his fellow Cottager, Rodrigo Muniz, claiming the Brazilian’s header is like taking a shot with the feet.

Calvin Bassey, Andreas Pereira, Alex Iwobi, Rodrigo Muniz, Timothy Castagne, and Sander Berge celebrate Bassey’s opening goal 1-0 during the Manchester United FC v Fulham FC Emirates FA Cup Round 5 match at Old Trafford.[Photo Credit/ X].

In terms of speed and strength, Iwobi opted for his teammate again, this time, Adama Traore, who has been acknowledged by many as the fastest forward they’ve faced. Watch the video here.