Oliver Irow

Oliver Irow
Irow in 2026
Personal information
Full name Oliver Irow
Date of birth (2006-05-10) 10 May 2006 (age 20)
Place of birth London, England
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position Winger
Team information
Current team
 Plymouth Argyle (on loan from Tottenham Hotspur)
Number 14
Youth career
–2024 Tottenham Hotspur
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Tottenham Hotspur 0 (0)
2026 → Mansfield Town (loan) 18 (4)
2026– → Plymouth Argyle (loan) 9 (3)
International career
2022 England U16 3 (2)
2022 England U17 5 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 October 2026

Oliver Irow (born 10 May 2006) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for EFL League One club Plymouth Argyle, on loan from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. He has represented England at under-17 level.

Club career

Tottenham Hotspur

Born in London, Irow joined the academy of Tottenham Hotspur as an under-8 player and progressed through the club's youth ranks. He was educated at Chigwell School, where he was named Sportsman of the Year. During the 2021–22 season he scored 16 goals for Tottenham's under-16 side and made his under-18 debut while still only 15 years old.

Irow subsequently became a regular member of Tottenham's under-21 squad. During the 2025–26 season he scored five goals in 12 appearances for the under-21s and also featured in the UEFA Youth League, scoring twice.

On 2 February 2026, Tottenham announced that Irow had signed a new contract with the club.

Loan to Mansfield Town

In January 2026, Irow joined Mansfield Town on loan. He scored twice on his senior competitive debut and went on to score four goals in 18 appearances during his spell with the club.

Loan to Plymouth Argyle

On 24 August 2026, Irow joined Plymouth Argyle on a season-long loan. Plymouth head coach Tom Cleverley described him as a direct and versatile attacker capable of playing across the forward line. He was assigned the number 14 shirt. Irow scored a debut goal on 25 August 2026, in a 4–2 League Cup defeat to Coventry City.

International career

Irow has represented England at under-16 and under-17 levels. He earned five caps for the England under-17 team.

Playing style

Primarily a right winger, Irow is also capable of playing as a centre-forward or attacking midfielder. He is known for his direct running, versatility and eye for goal.

Career statistics

As of match played 17 October 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Tottenham Hotspur 2024–25 Premier League 00000000—00
Mansfield Town (loan) 2025–26 League One 1840000—00184
Plymouth Argyle (loan) 2026–27 League One 930011—10114
Career total 27700110010298
  1. ↑ Appearance in EFL Trophy

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Oliver Irow". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Plymouth loan for Irow". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 24 August 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  3. ↑ "New contract for Oliver Irow". Tottenham Hotspur F.C. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 "Argyle sign Oliver Irow on loan". Plymouth Argyle F.C. 24 August 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
  5. ↑ Text, Live. "Plymouth Argyle 2-4 Coventry City: Premier League side hold off League One hosts". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 August 2026.