Roland Idowu
Roland Idowu (born 21 January 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on loan from EFL League One club Shrewsbury Town. Club careerEarly careerBorn in Dublin, Idowu spent his early career with St Joseph's Boys, Southampton and Cardiff City.[1] He returned to Ireland in August 2021, signing for Bohemians,[2][3][4] before moving to Waterford in January 2022.[5][6] Shrewsbury TownIn December 2023 it was announced that he would sign for English club Shrewsbury Town in January 2024.[7][8] On 24 June 2024, Idowu joined Scottish Premiership side St Mirren on a season-long loan deal.[9] International careerIdowu represented Ireland at under-16, under-17, and under-18 youth levels.[3] He represented Ireland at the UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[5] Style of playHe is described as an attacking midfielder, who can also operate on the wing.[2][10] Personal lifeIdowu has Nigerian heritage.[11] He is close friends with Tunmise Sobowale, with the two being teammates at both Waterford and Shrewsbury.[12] Career statistics
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