Born on January 21, 2002, Roland Idowu, the 23-year old midfielder from the Republic of Ireland, has made a name for himself playing as a central attacking midfielder for St Mirren. Standing at 6 feet (1.83m) tall and weighing 11st 11lb (75kg), Idowu commands a striking presence on the field, easily recognisable in his number 7 jersey.
Idowu's career took flight in August 2021 when he joined Bohemian FC in the Premier Division in the Republic of Ireland. In his debut season, he impressed with five first team appearances in league matches. The following year in January 2022, Idowu transferred within the Premier Division from Bohemian FC to Waterford.
January 2024 brought new challenges and a move to English football as Idowu transferred from Waterford to Shrewsbury Town in League Two. His time in England was brief but significant, as by July of that year he was on his way north to Scottish soil, joining St Mirren in the Premiership on loan.
The 2024 - 2025 season at St Mirren showcased Idowu's potential as he made 31 first team appearances and netted four goals in league matches. Following his successful season on loan, Idowu made the move to St Mirren permanent in July 2025, transferring from Shrewsbury Town for an undisclosed fee. His performances remained consistent, making a further 31 first team appearances and scoring an additional four goals in league matches.
The current season, 2025 - 2026, has seen Idowu making one first team appearance in league matches so far. He also demonstrated his worth in the League Cup 2025 - 2026 for St Mirren, netting one goal across three starts and one appearance as a substitute.
Clearly, Roland Idowu is a player rapidly establishing himself in Scottish football, delivering consistent performances and proving a valuable asset to the St Mirren side.
