David Idowu
Nigeria
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David Idowu 2026/2027 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, David Idowu has appeared in 7 First League matches this season, totalling 358 minutes at an average rating of 6.62. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other First League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Shots | 3 | 0.80 | 42 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 51 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 54 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 33 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 34 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.50 | 70 |
| Shots blocked | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 36 |
| Key passes | 0 | n/a | 6 |
| Chances created | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 40 |
David Idowu has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 119 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.3 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 42nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. David Idowu has 0 assists and 0 key passes . David Idowu has set up 0 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 36th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 134 | 33.70 | 55 |
| Accurate passes | 109 | 27.40 | 55 |
| Pass accuracy | 81.0% | n/a | 46 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 1.01 | 30 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
David Idowu has completed 109 of 134 passes at 81% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 55th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.25 | 28 |
| Dribble attempts | 1 | 0.25 | 14 |
| Dribble success | 1.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Duels won | 29 | 7.29 | 82 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 2.26 | 95 |
| Touches | 171 | 43.00 | 35 |
| Possession lost | 36 | 9.05 | 30 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 2.01 | 83 |
| Dispossessed | 2 | 0.50 | 37 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
David Idowu completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 29 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Interceptions | 8 | 2.01 | 89 |
| Clearances | 6 | 1.51 | 69 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.25 | 50 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
David Idowu makes 0 tackles and 8 interceptions , adding 6 clearances . He is below average defensively, ranking in the 28th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 5 | 1.26 | 68 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.25 | 58 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 2 | 0.50 | 94 |
| Fouls per card | 5.00 | n/a | 84 |
| Foul involvements | 13 | 3.27 | 85 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
David Idowu has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
First LeagueMainly left defensive midfielder (2 appearances), also at right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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David Idowu previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 First League | 27 | 1,302 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6.09 |
 Europa Conference League | 6 | 509 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.65 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First League | 17 | 524 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3.93 |
About David Idowu
First League 2026/2027 season
This season in the First League, David Idowu has featured across 7 appearances (3 starts), totalling 358 minutes. David Idowu has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.31 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, David Idowu has created 0 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate).
Defensive and passing
Defensively, David Idowu has registered 0 tackles (0 won), 8 interceptions, and 6 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 109 from 134 pass attempts, a 81% pass accuracy rate. David Idowu has won 29 of 47 total duels.
Discipline
David Idowu has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 8.
About David Idowu
David Idowu is a 26-year-old midfielder playing for Arda in the First League, representing Nigeria. David Idowu is right-footed and wears the number 4 shirt. Born on 23 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
David Idowu's most recent match was away at Botev Vratsa on October 22nd. Arda won 2-0. David Idowu played 18 minutes with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- October 22nd2-0 winvsBotev Vratsa(18 mins, rating 6.5)
- August 22nd0-1 winatLokomotiv Plovdiv(21 mins, rating 6.44)
- June 22nd3-1 winvsLokomotiv Sofia 1929(44 mins, rating 6.63)
- October 31st0-2 winatDunav 2010(21 mins, rating 6.62)
- December 6th2-1 lossatCSKA 1948 Sofia(74 mins, rating 6.37)
Next fixture
David Idowu and Arda are next in action on October 4th against Botev Plovdiv in the First League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Arda vs Botev Plovdiv match preview.
Teammates at Arda
David Idowu currently plays alongside Mesut Yusuf, Viktor Lyubenov, Stanislav Ivanov, Atanas Kabov, Birsent Karagaren, Simeon Vasilev, Anatoli Gospodinov, Viktor Popov, Vyacheslav Velev, David Idowu, Martin Paskalev, Georgi Nikolov, Burak Akandzha, Svetoslav Kovachev, Lachezar Kotev, Derick, Preslav Bachev, Dominik Yankov, Serkan Yusein, Adama Ardile Traoré, Yanko Georgiev, Dimitar Velkovski and Antonio Vutov at Arda.