About Roland Idowu
Born 2002. Roland Idowu is an Irish association football player.
Roland Idowu (born 21 January 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga I club Botoșani.
Club career Early career Born in Dublin, Idowu spent his early career with St Joseph's Boys, Southampton and Cardiff City.
He returned to Ireland in August 2021, signing for Bohemians, before moving to Waterford in January 2022.
Shrewsbury Town In December 2023 it was announced that he would sign for English club Shrewsbury Town in January 2024.
On 24 June 2024, Idowu joined Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on a season-long loan deal.
St Mirren Idowu signed for St Mirren on a permanent deal in May 2025.
Botoșani On 21 August 2026, Idowu signed for Romanian Liga I club Botoșani on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
International career Idowu represented Ireland at under-16, under-17, and under-18 youth levels.
Personal life Idowu has Nigerian heritage. He is close friends with Tunmise Sobowale, with the two being teammates at both Waterford and Shrewsbury.
Career statistics
Honours St Mirren Scottish League Cup: 2025–26
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Who is Roland Idowu?
Irish professional footballer
When was Roland Idowu born?
Roland Idowu was born on 21 January 2002 in Dublin.
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Roland Idowu is an association football player.
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Roland Idowu is Irish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roland Idowu. https://biography.guide/roland-idowu/
MLA: "Roland Idowu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roland-idowu/.
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