ALEX IWOBI

Life is really good.

I used to play football on the streets with my friends and ended up where I am today.

I have always wanted to play for Nigeria and I enjoy each minute we gather and when we play.

I have always dreamt of winning the Africa Cup of Nations and the fact that I am representing my country and I am always proud to wear the green white green.

Arsenal have always been one of the best clubs in the world, so to even be a part of the club from a young age I've always had to give my best.

That's what the big players get recognised for, scoring goals or creating goals.

I see my uncle as an idol, someone I have always looked up to as a footballer.

I'm happy to play anywhere, I will play wherever I'm told to play.

My mum made me do kick-ups in the living room. My sister even tried to play football. Everyone was trying to help me.

When Nigeria actually gave me the call-up I thought 'oh, it's going to be a challenge, I don't go back there a lot, I don't really speak the language.' I wasn't speaking the language as fluently as I am now, so it was always going to be a challenge, but it was a challenge I decided to take and change nationalities.

I had many dreams of winning things for Arsenal at a young age.

Personally, I want to win the Premier League. That would be an amazing feeling.

Whatever role I get told to play, I just have to adapt to it and play.

Whenever I am called upon to play, I always try to give my best and make sure that I can impose myself on the game.

I'm always hungry and eager to represent my country and make them proud.

I grew up in a footballing environment.

I always had that youngster tag at Arsenal, so hopefully with this move I am able to make a name for myself in the Premier League and create history with Everton.

Obviously my joy is to play football and not just sit out.

I feel very honoured and proud to be playing for Nigeria.

I had offers from Celtic and Southampton as well.

I will take ownership of the nutmeg. My uncle Okocha has got the skills but the nutmeg, the prince title they call me for that, I will say it is my ownership. It happens instinctively, sometimes the easiest way of getting past my opponent.

Growing up I've been playing as an attacking midfielder, more central in the midfield. I wouldn't say if I'm most comfortable there but that's where I grew up playing.

I am not one to chicken out.

Arsenal has been always been a big club in my eyes and I've seen them win loads of trophies. To be a part of it is just amazing, I just want to make history with the club.

Arsenal is an amazing club, I have been there since primary school and it's a place I call home and passionate fans who are like family members.