In Fulham’s pulsating 3-2 victory over Premier League leaders Liverpool, Alex Iwobi put up a performance worthy of the spotlight.
The Lagos-born midfielder was central to the Cottagers’ attacking brilliance, scoring one and assisting another in a scintillating first-half display that rocked Arne Slot’s side.
But beyond the three points, Iwobi reached a significant personal milestone. With his goal and assist against Liverpool, he became the first Nigerian to achieve the benchmark of 30 goals and 30 assists in Premier League history.
Now with 64 total goal contributions (30 goals, 34 assists), the 28-year-old moves into fifth place among Nigeria’s most productive Premier League players.
Here’s a breakdown of the top five, ranked in ascending order by their total goal contributions.
5. Alex Iwobi – 64 Contributions
Iwobi’s evolution has been a study in adaptation. From his early years at Arsenal to a reinvention at Everton and now a flourishing role at Fulham, he’s become one of Nigeria’s most complete midfielders.
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His recent exploits, especially against top-tier opposition like Liverpool tells us about a player hitting his peak. Now the Nigerian with the most Premier League assists, Iwobi is no longer a supporting act but a driving force in attack.
4. Kelechi Iheanacho – 67 goal contributions
Despite often playing second fiddle at Manchester City and Leicester, Iheanacho has quietly built an impressive record. With 42 goals and 25 assists, his efficiency stands out.
Technically gifted and often unplayable on his day, the 28-year-old’s best run in the league came during the 2020/21 campaign with Leicester City, where he scored 12 and assisted twice.
3. Shola Ameobi – 73 goal contributions
One of Newcastle’s famous names in the Premier League, Ameobi carved out a niche as a dependable squad man and Tyne–Wear derby specialist.
With 43 goals and 30 assists, he delivered consistently across 299 Premier League games.
2. Nwankwo Kanu – 83 goal contributions
Elegant, inventive, and unorthodox, Kanu brought flair to the Premier League across spells with Arsenal, West Brom, and Portsmouth.
A two-time league champion with the Gunners, his 54 goals and 29 assists came with a sense of theatre. Whether it was his iconic hat-trick against Chelsea or backheel finishes at Highbury, the 1996 Olympic gold medalist was a footballing artist.
1. Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 121 goal contributions
Unmatched in Premier League output, Yakubu was the ultimate poacher. With 95 goals and 26 assists, he tops the Nigerian list by a distance.
From Portsmouth to Middlesbrough, Everton to Blackburn Rovers, the former Super Eagles star delivered year in, year out. Few strikers were as reliable inside the box, and even fewer matched his cold-blooded efficiency.
Nigerian players with the highest goal involvements in the Premier League
- Alex Iwobi – 64 Contributions
- Kelechi Iheanacho – 67 goal contributions
- Shola Ameobi – 73 goal contributions
- Nwankwo Kanu – 83 goal contributions
- Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 121 goal contributions
