AliousEverton fans have witnessed many former players thrive after their time at Goodison Park, with several going on to shine at other clubs after struggling in Merseyside.
Players like Sandro Ramirez, Davy Klaassen, and Ademola Lookman are examples of individuals who didn’t make an impact at Everton but flourished elsewhere.
However, when a player who had a successful spell with the Toffees carries that form to their next club, it surely brings a sense of pride to Everton supporters.
One such player who has made a remarkable impact at his new club is Alex Iwobi. The Nigerian international, who previously enjoyed a solid stint at Everton, has been excelling at Fulham under the guidance of Marco Silva.
Silva, who had Iwobi at Everton, is now getting the best out of him at Fulham, with the midfielder playing a central role in the team’s success this season.
Iwobi left Goodison Park with deep respect for the club, and he demonstrated this in October when he scored a brilliant goal in a 1-1 draw at Everton but refrained from celebrating out of respect.
Gary Lineker, speaking on his podcast *The Rest is Football* alongside Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, praised Iwobi’s performances at Fulham, calling his season “terrific.”
He acknowledged Iwobi’s ability to adapt and make an impact in the Premier League.
While Iwobi had a decent run towards the end of his Everton career, with nine goal contributions under Frank Lampard and early into Sean Dyche’s reign, his resurgence at Fulham has caught the attention of Everton fans.
It’s a bittersweet situation for supporters who are left wondering what could have been had Silva remained at Everton longer.
Silva’s previous signing of Iwobi for £28 million seemed underwhelming at the time, but now, seeing Iwobi flourish under the same manager, Everton fans are left scratching their heads at his potential that could have been fully realized at Goodison.
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