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Alex Iwobi says player Arsenal paid just £15m for is the greatest he’s ever played alongside

Alex Iwobi played with and against some top players during his time at Arsenal. Iwobi made nearly 150 appearances for the Gunners before moving on…

By Lee Connor · Arsenal Insider

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 6:30 PM

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Alex Iwobi named Santi Cazorla as the best player he has ever played alongside.
Arsenal originally signed the Spanish midfielder for an estimated fee of £15m.
Iwobi selected Cazorla ahead of former Arsenal teammates such as Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.

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Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi named Spanish playmaker Santi Cazorla as the greatest player he has ever played alongside. Iwobi, who made nearly 150 appearances for the Gunners before spells at Everton and Fulham, made the selection ahead of former teammates like Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez, and Theo Walcott.

Arsenal signed Cazorla for approximately £15m, and he remains highly regarded by former teammates despite battling significant injuries. Former Gunners Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere also recently praised Cazorla's exceptional two-footed technical ability and training performances under former manager Arsene Wenger.

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