The ongoing African Cup of Nations has seen 24 African countries qualify for the match that will be held in Cote d’Ivoire. Amongst the 24 African countries present are 11 from West Africa, with Nigeria being one of them.
With so many Nigerian players contending in the competition, some are the wealthiest footballers currently in Africa.
While there are many rich Nigerian players competing in the games, one of the richest is Alex Iwobi. Alex has had a long career in the football industry and is currently considered one of the wealthiest players in the ongoing African Cup of Nations with a net worth that runs in billions.
In this article, we look at some of the cars and net worth of Alex Iwobi you should know about.
Alex Iwobi Football Career
Alex Iwobi born Alexander Chuka Iwobi is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a Winger and a Forward for Everton club and the Nigerian national team- Super Eagles. The player was born on the 3rd of May 1996 to Nigerian parents. His father Chuba Iwobi is a Lawyer, and his mother is the sister of popular JayJay Okocha.
Alex began his professional football career at age 17 when he played in a League Cup, as an unused substitute against West Bromwich Albion in September 2013. However, he sealed a long-term contract with Arsenal in October 2015. Throughout his career at the Arsenal club, he made 149 appearances and scored 15 goals. On 8th August 2019, he moved to Everton on an initial transfer fee of 28 million pounds, which was raised to 34 million pounds.
Playing for Nigeria, he made his international debut in Nigeria in October 2015 and was part of the national team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 AFCON. Some achievements he has under his belt are a Young Player of the Year award by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) IN 2016; a Member of the CAF team in 2016, etc.
Although growing up in the UK, Alex Iwobi made plans to come back to Nigeria to settle down, where he acquired a property in Lagos, Nigeria. The exact location of the property is unknown but it is a big house.
Alex Iwobi’s Cars
The 27-year-old Nigerian player has an exquisite taste when it comes to cars. He has been spotted in pictures with various luxury rides, some of which include:
- $156,450 2021 Mercedes G-Wagon (about N65 million)
The Mercedes-Benz G-wagon is a vehicle that combines luxury with impressive performance. This vehicle is mostly owned by almost every wealthy person. One of the most special things about the Mercedes G-Wagon 2021 is that it has a 7G-tronic gearbox, an impressive ground clearance of 9.25 inches, and permanent all-wheel drive allowing it to handle even some of the most difficult off-road situations. The 2021 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is powered by a 4.0L Twin turbo V8 making 416 horsepower which it sends to all-four wheels via the 9-speed automatic transmission. This combination is enough to get the G-Class to 60 miles per hour in just 5.6 seconds, making the boxy SUV incredibly and surprisingly quick.
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class Convertible (₦25 million)
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class convertible is a luxury ride that comes with plenty of driver assistance features, and an impressive infotainment system. There are only a few cars that combine open-top luxury with as many high-tech features as the Mercedes S-Class. Experts note that It has a superbly comfortable and achingly posh interior and, as a bonus, looks gorgeous. The Mercedes S-Class convertible is powered by a V12 engine, that produces a smooth ride although it consumes a lot of fuel. This vehicle is popularly driven amongst wealthy young people, and Alex Iwobi happens to own one that’s worth N25 million.
- BMW 7 series
The BMW 7 series is one of the top luxury lineups owned by BMW. The vehicle comes with a comfort-first driving feel and a spacious cabin with loads of features. You can get it with a turbocharged inline-six, a plug-in hybrid, or a twin-turbo V-8, but no matter which engine is under the hood, the 7-series delivers a glassy-smooth ride and a hushed interior perfect for long-distance treks.
- Range Rover
Another vehicle that Alex Iwobi owns is the Range Rover which is another popular luxury SUV found in the possession of the wealthy. The selling price of the latest model Range Rover starts at about N150 million upwards. It’s said that Alex Iwobi owns a Range Rover amongst his growing list of luxury car collections.
Alex Iwobi’s Current Net Worth
Alex is Nigeria’s centre-forward player who has become one of the hottest prospects in world football. Iwobi dumped Everton for fellow English Premier League club Fulham in a deal with £22million on the deadline day of the transfer window. The versatile 27-year-old midfielder was one of the best players at Everton. Currently, his market value is estimated to be $10 million.
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