Last season, Iwobi enjoyed his most prolific goal-scoring campaign as a professional footballer. The Arsenal academy graduate notched nine goals and registered six assists to finish the 24/25 season as one of Fulham’s most productive players.
But beyond the glamour and glory on the football pitch, the Nigeria international is impacting the lives of the less fortunate through his Project 17 charity which provides homeless shelters and food banks for those in need.
In a recent interview with The Sun, the Fulham star opened up on the inspiration behind his charitable endeavours, revealing a desire to show the human side of himself that cannot be seen on the football pitch.
“It’s not just the good, but also the bad stuff as well. I want people to know that not only that I go through the great times, but there’s also tough times in my life.
“For example, everyone suffers with mental illness or mental struggles. I do have my struggles as well.”
By speaking candidly about his personal mental health struggles, Iwobi is breaking the silence around a topic often overlooked in professional football. He reminds us that even the biggest stars face invisible struggles.
