Papa Idris
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Defender
Papa Idris: profile
Papa Idris (born 27 July 1989 in Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Idris's senior club career began in 2006 at Kaduna United F.C.. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries since 2006.
At international level, Idris represented Nigeria (2012–present).
Nigeria has produced 383 footballers in our database, including Momodu Mutairu, Derick Ogbu and Kingsley Madu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 23)
- Countries played in
- 2: Nigeria and United Kingdom
- Latest move
- Gombe United F.C. (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Naïm Sliti, Magdi Abdelghani and Babanco (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2011 | Kaduna United F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2012–2013 | Kano Pillars F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2013 |  Kilmarnock F.C. |
Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 |
| 2014– | Gombe United F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Papa Idris?
Papa Idris was born on 27 July 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Papa Idris born?
Papa Idris was born in Nigeria.
Which national team does Papa Idris play for?
Papa Idris played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Papa Idris played for?
Papa Idris's recorded clubs are Kaduna United F.C., Kano Pillars F.C., Kilmarnock F.C. and Gombe United F.C..
What position does Papa Idris play?
Papa Idris played as a defender.
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