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. He represented Ireland at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
Style of play He is described as an attacking midfielder, who can also operate on the wing.
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
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBohemians2021LOI Premier Division5011——61Waterford2022LOI First Division30541——346202333920—40399Total63146100407315Shrewsbury Town2023–24EFL League One9010——1002024–250000000000Total90100000100St Mirren (loan)2024–25Scottish Premiership314001030354St Mirren2025–26Scottish Premiership2604261203832026–27Scottish Premiership200041—61Total2804210220444Botoșani2026–27Liga I2010——30Career total138181341129017024
Honours St Mirren Scottish League Cup: 2025–26
References