Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi has heaped praise on Santi Cazorla, naming him the most skillful player at the north London club.

The Nigeria striker has come on leaps and bounds at Arsenal, and has already made ten appearances in all competitions this season.

He represented his nation in their 4-2 win over Argentina last time out, getting on the scoresheet twice and humiliating Javier Mascherano with a cheeky nutmeg.

But despite the 21-year-old's young flamboyance, it seems there is an older head in the changing room who is the top dog when it comes to raw talent.

Alex Iwobi believes Santi Cazorla is one of Arsenal's best players (
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"Unfortunately, he is injured now, but I have to say Santi Cazorla," said Iwobi, when asked by Soccerladuma who is the club's most skillful player.

"When I first entered the team, I was baffled that he is so good with his left foot and right foot.

Cazorla has been out with a long-term achilles injury (
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"I think, based on his ability, he is the best football player I have played with."

Cazorla has been out of action with a serious achilles injury for some time, but still keeps in contact with his teammates.

Iwobi scored twice in Nigeria's 4-2 win over Argentina this week (
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AFP)

"Whenever he comes to the changing room, he still always has a smile on his face," added Iwobi.

"Everyone is just buzzing for him to be around. He is really missed."

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