Joseph Olowu Explained

Joseph Olowu
Fullname:	Joseph Olugbenga Olowu
Birth Date:	27 November 1999
Birth Place:	Ibadan, Nigeria
Currentclub:	Doncaster Rovers
Clubnumber:	5
Youthyears1:	2008–2021
Youthclubs1:	Arsenal
Years1:	2019–2021
Clubs1:	Arsenal
Caps1:	0
Goals1:	0
Years2:	2020
Clubs2:	→ Cork City (loan)
Caps2:	15
Goals2:	1
Years3:	2021
Clubs3:	→ Wealdstone (loan)
Caps3:	13
Goals3:	0
Years4:	2021–
Clubs4:	Doncaster Rovers
Caps4:	104
Goals4:	6
Club-Update:	22:05, 4 December 2024 (UTC)

Joseph Olugbenga Olowu (born 27 November 1999) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays for Doncaster Rovers, as a defender.

Early and personal life

Olowu was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, moving to England as a child.^[1] He is eligible to represent both England and Nigeria at international level.

Career

Olowu began his career with Arsenal at the age of 8,^[1] spending time on loan at Cork City in 2020,^{[2] [3] [4]} and Wealdstone in 2021.^{[5] [6]} He left Arsenal at the end of the 2020–21 season (after 13 years with the club) and went on trial with Manchester United,^[1] before signing for Doncaster Rovers in September 2021.^{[7] [8]}

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Arsenal	2019–20	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	2020–21	Premier League	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Cork City (loan)	2020	League of Ireland Premier Division	15	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	16	1
Wealdstone (loan)	2020–21	National League	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	13	0
Doncaster Rovers	2021–22	League One	35	4	1	0	0	0	2	0	38	4
	2022–23	League Two	17	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	19	1
	2023–24	League Two	38	0	2	0	2	0	6	0	48	0
	2024–25	League Two	14	1	2	0	2	0	2	0	20	1
	Total		104	6	5	0	5	0	11	0	125	6
Career total			132	7	6	0	5	0	11	0	154	6

Notes and References

1. Web site: Who is Joseph Olowu? Former Arsenal defender on trial at Man United. Daniel. Murphy. 7 August 2021. Manchester Evening News.
2. Web site: Arsenal's Joseph Olowu back with Cork City. Liam. Mackey. 9 July 2020. Irish Examiner.
3. Web site: Olowu extends loan at Cork City. www.arsenal.com.
4. Web site: Cork City Thrilled Arsenal Have Extended Joseph Olowu's Loan Deal. 10 July 2020.
5. Web site: Olowu joins Wealdstone on loan. www.arsenal.com.
6. Web site: Two in, one out at Stones. 1 February 2021. Wealdstone FC.
7. Web site: Doncaster bring in defender Olowu. www.bbc.co.uk.
8. Web site: Olowu ready to go. www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk.