Berbatov, Hoddle Hail Iwobi’s Brilliance in Fulham’s Win Over Brentford

Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov and ex-England manager Glenn Hoddle have heaped praise on Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi following his outstanding performance for Fulham in their Premier League victory over Brentford on Saturday.

Iwobi delivered a man-of-the-match display at Craven Cottage, scoring a goal and providing an assist in Fulham’s dominant showing.

Speaking on Premier League Productions, Hoddle described the 28-year-old’s creativity as exceptional:

“This is a beautiful pass, it really is. The defenders go with Muniz, he’s seen it, there’s a hole there, a gap to Wilson and what a finish, he’s just kept his balance. Lovely ball from Iwobi. He’s probably playing the best football of his career at the moment. That is just a beautiful pass into the corner.”

Berbatov echoed the sentiment, calling Iwobi’s vision world-class:

“From the moment the ball reached Iwobi’s feet—what a pass, unbelievable. A world-class pass, and the finish was on the same level.”

Opinion: Iwobi Finally Coming Into His Own

For years, Alex Iwobi has been a player many felt had potential without consistency—flashes of brilliance at Arsenal, moments of reliability at Everton, but never quite the finished article. Now at Fulham, however, the Nigerian midfielder seems to have found the freedom and responsibility that suit his game.

His ability to combine work rate with creative vision makes him a unique asset, not just for Fulham but also for the Super Eagles, who will benefit from this purple patch heading into international fixtures.

What stands out most is that football greats like Berbatov and Hoddle—both masters of vision and technical skill in their time—recognize Iwobi’s current form as possibly the best of his career. If he can maintain this level, Fulham may well have found the player to anchor their midfield and inspire a push higher up the table.