Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has taken up a managerial role in Baller League with his new Project 17 team.The 30-year-old has started all five of the Cottagers’ league games this season, proving he is still a key figure for the club.Alex Iwobi’s new role will see him combine playing and managerial dutiesGettyHowever, the Nigerian has one eye on his off-the-pitch projects with his Baller League commitments now set to take centre stage alongside his Fulham contract.Iwobi is the latest high profile figure to come into the indoor football league led by YouTube sensation KSI.The star joins Micah Richards, Daniel Sturridge, Chloe Kelly, Ian Wright and Jens Lehmann on the touchline.Iwobi, who had previously expressed an interest in Baller League, has never hidden his ambitions to explore other avenues away from football.Iwobi’s other ventures“I’m not just a footballer, I like to express myself in many different ways, whether that’s music, fashion, charity. Anything really,” Iwobi said.“Of course, yes I’m a footballer first and foremost. I like to show people who I am and everyone knows I like to play fireballs, I like to play street football, so it’s a part of me.“So if I can get involved in Baller League, all my boys know, the team knows, Project 17 knows that I’ll be down.”He also provided an insight into his managerial philosophy, claiming his style would be an ‘entertaining’ one.“Alex Iwobi the manager, he’s probably going to be the same as a player. Very chilled, very entertaining, very passionate. Wants his team to win,” he added.“All about excitement. I just want my players to enjoy their football. That’s the advice I’ve been given as a kid.KSI serves as the president of the UK Baller LeagueGettyIwobi joins a host of recognisable names in the dugout in this season’s Baller LeagueGetty“When I’m managing a team I’m gonna tell them, “Look, of course we’re going to have tough times, tough games, but enjoy the craft, enjoy the challenge.“People that are watching are going to see me enjoy the difficult times as well as the exciting and the winning times.“Baller League is entertaining. I like small-sided games. Even when I’m training, that’s probably one of the most exciting things I look forward to.“I’ve come from playing street football in cages, power league fireball. It’s something I’m very passionate about. Sometimes I enjoy it more than the actual games.”Iwobi began his career at Arsenal, playing 149 times for the club before securing a £34million switch to Everton in 2019.The Nigerian clocked up 140 appearances for the Merseyside club before moving to Fulham in 2023.