Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina have been nominated for EA SPORTS FC’s Premier League Team of the Season, following standout performances for Fulham and Nottingham Forest, respectively, during the 2024/25 campaign.
Iwobi, thriving in his debut season with Fulham, has posted a personal-best tally of eight goals and five assists in league play, making him one of the Cottagers’ most influential midfielders. His playmaking consistency and attacking drive earned him a spot among midfield nominees that include the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Moisés Caicedo, and Declan Rice.
Meanwhile, Ola Aina has been pivotal in Nottingham Forest’s surprise rise this season, starting 30 consecutive matches before suffering a calf injury in the win over Manchester United. The fullback has contributed two goals and an assist across 2,574 minutes, earning recognition alongside defensive stalwarts like Virgil van Dijk, William Saliba, and Ibrahima Konaté.
Fans have until Sunday, April 20, to cast their votes and help shape this year’s Premier League Team of the Season.
Editorial
Recognition is always sweeter when it’s earned—and for Alex Iwobi and Ola Aina, these EA SPORTS FC nominations are more than accolades. They are affirmations. Testaments to hard work, adaptation, and quiet excellence in a league where only the best shine.
Iwobi’s transformation from an underused Everton player to Fulham’s creative heartbeat is nothing short of remarkable. He’s not just scoring—he’s orchestrating, connecting, and leading by example. For a player once questioned for consistency, this season has been his loudest answer yet.
And then there’s Aina. Reliable. Underrated. Consistent. In a league that often overlooks defensive stability for flashy highlights, his work at Forest deserves far more applause. Thirty straight starts before injury? That’s not luck that’s trust, fitness, and tactical importance.
For Nigerian fans, their rise is personal. These are not just Premier League players—they are ambassadors, standard-bearers, and proof that Nigeria’s footballing footprint in Europe continues to grow stronger, smarter, and more respected.
Did You Know?
- Alex Iwobi’s 8 goals this season are the most he has scored in any league campaign since turning professional.
- Ola Aina was part of Chelsea’s 2015–16 Premier League-winning squad but made only 3 appearances that season.
- Nottingham Forest have used Aina in multiple roles this season right-back, left-back, and even wing-back.
- Both Iwobi and Aina played together for Nigeria during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, where the Super Eagles finished third.
- EA SPORTS FC’s Team of the Season is decided by both public votes and EA’s internal performance metrics, blending fan opinion with player data.
