Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has etched his name deeper into Premier League history, moving into second place among African players for all-time appearances.
In a post obtained from the Premier League’s X handle on Sunday, the Nigeria international recently reached and then surpassed Mohamed Salah’s tally, climbing to sole second on the list behind only Ivory Coast legend Kolo Touré.
Touré holds the record with 353 appearances across spells at Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool. Iwobi now sits on 328–329 appearances, with Salah on 328.
Iwobi achieved the landmark during Fulham’s recent Premier League fixtures, including a 1-0 victory over Coventry City in late October 2026 in which he made his 328th appearance. Subsequent outings confirmed his move clear of the Egypt and Liverpool star.
The 30-year-old’s total has been built across three clubs: 100 appearances for Arsenal (where he came through the academy and made his Premier League debut
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