Alex Iwobi is quietly transforming Fulham, his numbers only tell half the story

Iwobi leads Premier League midfielders in expected assists (2.95) and chances created (24) but has just one goal contribution this season due to teammates' finishing.

Alex Iwobi's creative output at Fulham is among the best in the Premier League, yet his impact goes largely unrecognised because his teammates are not converting the chances he creates.

The versatile midfielder has recorded just one goal contribution this season—a goal in Fulham's 1-0 win against Hull City in October. However, his underlying numbers paint a different picture. According to FotMob data, Iwobi leads midfielders in expected assists with 2.95 (100th percentile), has created 24 chances (100th percentile), and completed 18 successful crosses (100th percentile). He has also made 159 line-breaking passes, placing him in the highest percentile.

Fulham's struggles in front of goal are the real issue. The Cottagers are averaging just one goal per game with 10 scored this season, despite an expected goals total suggesting they should have 4.4 more. They are joint eighth in the league for big chances missed with 19, indicating a lack of clinical finishing in the final third—a problem manager Alvaro Arbeloa must address on the training ground.