Born on 21 January 2002, Roland Idowu hails from the Republic of Ireland where he kicked off his career as a central attacking midfielder. Fast-forward 23 years, this 6-foot (1.83m) professional now dons the number 7 jersey for St Mirren. Aside from possessing notable skills on the football pitch, Idowu weighs a robust 11st 11lb (75kg).
After cutting his teeth in Irish football, Idowu made a significant career move in August 2021 when he joined Bohemian FC in the Premier Division of the Republic of Ireland. His debut season saw him make a respectable five first-team appearances in league matches.
Not one to stay complacent, Idowu transferred to Waterford, another club in the Irish Premier Division, in January 2022. Fast-forward to January 2024, and he made a daring leap from Ireland to England, joining Shrewsbury Town, a club competing in League Two.
His journey continued into Scotland, transferring on loan to St Mirren, a Premiership club, in July 2024. His debut season 2024 - 2025 saw him making a commendable 31 first-team appearances and netting four goals in league matches. In the current 2025 - 2026 season, Idowu has already tallied eight first-team appearances in league competitions.
In a full turn of events, July 2025 saw Idowu returning to St Mirren, this time secured through a permanent transfer from Shrewsbury Town. The fee remains undisclosed, much to the speculation of the football world. The 2024 - 2025 season at St Mirren witnessed Idowu adding 31 more first-team appearances and sinking four vital goals for his club. Continuing his strong showing, the current 2025 - 2026 season has so far seen him making eight first-team appearances in league matches.
