Joseph Olowu
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Olugbenga Olowu[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 27 November 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Ibadan, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stockport County | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2008–2021 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| 2020 | → Cork City (loan) | 15 | (1) |
| 2021 | → Wealdstone (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2021–2025 | Doncaster Rovers | 121 | (8) |
| 2025– | Stockport County | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:52, 1 July 2025 (UTC) | |||
Joseph Olugbenga Olowu (born 27 November 1999) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for EFL League One club Stockport County.
Early and personal life
Olowu was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, moving to England as a child.[2] He is eligible to represent both England and Nigeria at international level.
Career
Arsenal
Olowu began his career with Arsenal at the age of 8,[2] spending time on loan at Cork City in 2020,[3][4][5] and Wealdstone in 2021.[6][7] He left Arsenal at the end of the 2020–21 season (after 13 years with the club) and went on trial with Manchester United.[2]
Doncaster Rovers
In September 2021, Olowu joined League One side Doncaster Rovers following a successful trial period, signing a contract until January 2022.[8][9]
In May 2023, Olowu signed a new two-and-a-half year contract.[10]
Following their title-winning campaign, Olowu rejected a new contract with Doncaster Rovers at the end of the 2024–25 season.[11]
Stockport County
In June 2025 it was announced that Olowu would sign for Stockport County on 1 July 2025 on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract.[12]
Career statistics
- As of end of 2024–25 season
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Arsenal | 2019–20[13] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020–21[14] | 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[1] | League of Ireland Premier Division | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Wealdstone (loan) | 2020–21[1] | National League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Doncaster Rovers | 2021–22[15] | League One | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 38 | 4 |
| 2022–23[16] | League Two | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 19 | 1 | |
| 2023–24[17] | League Two | 38 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6[a] | 0 | 48 | 0 | |
| 2024–25[18] | League Two | 31 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 39 | 3 | |
| Total | 121 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 144 | 8 | ||
| Career total | 149 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 173 | 9 | ||
- ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in the EFL Trophy.
Honours
Doncaster Rovers
Individual
- League Two Community Player of the Year: 2024–25[20]
References
- ^ a b c Joseph Olowu at Soccerway. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Murphy, Daniel (7 August 2021). "Who is Joseph Olowu? Former Arsenal defender on trial at Man United". Manchester Evening News.
- ^ Mackey, Liam (9 July 2020). "Arsenal's Joseph Olowu back with Cork City". Irish Examiner.
- ^ "Olowu extends loan at Cork City". www.arsenal.com.
- ^ "Cork City Thrilled Arsenal Have Extended Joseph Olowu's Loan Deal". 10 July 2020.
- ^ "Olowu joins Wealdstone on loan". www.arsenal.com.
- ^ "Two in, one out at Stones". Wealdstone FC. 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Doncaster bring in defender Olowu". BBC Sport. 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Olowu ready to go". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk.
- ^ "Joseph Olowu: Doncaster Rovers defender signs new two-and-a-half year deal". BBC Sport. 20 March 2023. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ "Olowu to depart Rovers after rejecting new deal offer". www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk. 13 May 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ "Joseph Olowu: Stockport County sign Doncaster Rovers defender on three-year deal". BBC Sport. 18 June 2025.
- ^ "Games played by Joseph Olowu in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joseph Olowu in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joseph Olowu in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 December 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Joseph Olowu in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Joseph Olowu in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Joseph Olowu in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ "League Two: 2024/25: Current table". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
"Doncaster: Squad details: 2024/25". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2025. - ^ "Jack Stacey, Taylor Moore and Joseph Olowu named Divisional winners of Player in the Community award". www.efl.com. 8 April 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.