Joseph Olugbenga Olowu (born 27 November 1999) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Leyton Orient.
Early and personal life Olowu was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, moving to England as a child. 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, spending time on loan at Cork City in 2020, and Wealdstone in 2021. He left Arsenal at the end of the 2020–21 season (after 13 years with the club) and went on trial with Manchester United.
Doncaster Rovers In September 2021, Olowu joined League One side Doncaster Rovers following a successful trial period, signing a contract until January 2022.
In May 2023, Olowu signed a new two-and-a-half year contract.
Following their title-winning campaign, Olowu rejected a new contract with Doncaster Rovers at the end of the 2024–25 season.
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.
Leyton Orient On 21 July 2026, Olowu signed for Leyton Orient for an undisclosed fee.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsArsenal2019–20Premier League00000000002020–21Premier League0000000000Total0000000000Cork City (loan)2020League of Ireland Premier Division151100000161Wealdstone (loan)2020–21National League130000000130Doncaster Rovers2021–22League One3541000203842022–23League Two1710010101912023–24League Two3802020604802024–25League Two313402020393Total121870501101448Stockport County2025–26League One312201070412Leyton Orient2026–27League One81003010121Career total188121009019022612
Honours Doncaster Rovers EFL League Two: 2024–25
Stockport County EFL Trophy runner-up: 2025–26
Individual EFL League Two Community Player of the Year: 2024–25
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