Roland Idowu

Roland Idowu is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club St Mirren.

Club 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.

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.

Idowu signed for St Mirren on a permanent deal in May 2025.

Idowu represented Ireland at under-16, under-17, and under-18 youth levels. He represented Ireland at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

Idowu has Nigerian heritage. He is close friends with Tunmise Sobowale, with the two being teammates at both Waterford and Shrewsbury.