{
  "id": 15516001,
  "title": "Iwobi among most underrated players – Sherwood",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/iwobi-among-most-underrated-players-sherwood-15516001",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T23:44:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/iwobi-among-most-underrated-players-sherwood/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Premier League champion Tim Sherwood has hailed Alex Iwobi as one of the Premier League's most underrated players following the Fulham midfielder's crucial goal against Hull City. Speaking to Sky Sports after Saturday's match at Craven Cottage, Sherwood praised Iwobi's versatility and impact on the game. \"Iwobi must be one of the most underrated players in the Premier League,\" he remarked. \"The amount of games he plays, the different positions he operates in. He was excellent today, not just scoring the goal.\" Iwobi opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, capitalizing on a defensive error from Hull City. His shot, deflected by a teammate, went in off the post and into the net. The 30-year-old, who had been goalless and without an assist in six league games prior, now has 36 Premier League goals in 327 appearances. His goal took him level with Nigerian teammate Peter Odemwingie in terms of goals scored. Fulham secured their first win of the season and lifted themselves off the relegation zone with the victory, while Iwobi's goal also marked his first of the campaign. The win was Fulham's first of the season and the first under new manager Alvaro Arbeloa. Fellow Super Eagles Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi also played the full match for Fulham, while Hull's players were absent from the match report. Peter, who has been reporting on sports for PUNCH over the past two years, focuses on combat sports, special features, and human-interest stories. All rights reserved. This content, along with the rest of the digital material on the website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed in any form without explicit permission from PUNCH.",
  "summary": "Premier League winner Tim Sherwood has described Fulham’s Alex Iwobi as one of the most underrated players after he scored the winner against Hull City. Read More: https://punchng.com/iwobi-among-most-underrated-players-sherwood/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Iwobi among most underrated players – Sherwood",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/iwobi-among-most-underrated-players-sherwood",
        "published": "2026-10-18T23:22:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}