Brian Idowu: profile
Brian Idowu (born 18 May 1992 in Saint Petersburg, Russia) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a defender and midfielder.
Idowu made the step into senior football with FC Amkar Perm in 2010. He played for 3 clubs since 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at FC Dynamo Saint Petersburg (2013–2014): 25 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 25 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Idowu represented Nigeria.
Eligibility explained: Why does Brian Idowu play for Nigeria?
Key facts
- Club goals per game
- 0.04 (1 in 25)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 48% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Dynamo Saint Petersburg (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mahamadou Diarra, Adama Tamboura and Christian Mawissa Elebi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010– |  FC Amkar Perm |
Russian Second League | – | – |
| 2013–2014 | FC Dynamo Saint Petersburg |
Russian Second League | 25 | 1 |
| — | FC Khimki |
Russian Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 25 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — |  Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Brian Idowu?
Brian Idowu was born on 18 May 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Brian Idowu born?
Brian Idowu was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Which national team does Brian Idowu play for?
Brian Idowu played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Brian Idowu played for?
Brian Idowu's recorded clubs are FC Amkar Perm, FC Dynamo Saint Petersburg and FC Khimki.
How tall is Brian Idowu?
Brian Idowu is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Brian Idowu play?
Brian Idowu played as a defender and midfielder.
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