Roland Idowu, born in Republic of Ireland on 21st January 2002, is a midfielder primarily plying his trade as a central attacking force at St Mirren. Now aged 22, his physical presence on the pitch is undeniable, standing at 6ft (1.83m) and weighing in at 11st 6lb (73kg). The number 12 jersey is typically seen on his back during matches.
His footballing journey saw a significant step-up in August 2021 when he moved from youth football to join Bohemian FC in the Premier Division in the Republic of Ireland. His debut season in 2021 was somewhat restrained with only five first team appearances in league matches.
A flurry of transfers then came thick and fast for the young midfielder. As the 2022 transfer window opened, Idowu moved from Bohemians to Waterford, another club competing in the Republic of Ireland Premier Division. His tenure in Waterford was short lived, with a move to Shrewsbury Town in England's League One in January 2024.
After only six months in England, Idowu found himself in Scotland. He transferred from Shrewsbury Town to St Mirren, in the Scottish Premiership, on a loan deal in July 2024. His current 2024-2025 season with St Mirren has been a more productive spell, seeing him make 19 first team appearances and netting two goals in league matches.
His talent has further been utilised on several occasions across additional fixtures for St Mirren. He has featured in the starting line-up for a League Cup match in the 2024-2025 season, and has continued to gain valuable experience with three starts and one substitute appearance in the Conference League Qualifiers during the 2024-2025 season.
