Papa Idris (born 27 July 1989) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a central defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (1989-07-27) 27 July 1989 (age 33) | ||
| Place of birth | Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2011 | Kaduna United | 15 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | Kano Pillars | 51 | (1) |
| 2013 | Kilmarnock | 0 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Gombe United | 72 | (3) |
| 2016 | Plateau United | 87 | (2) |
| 2019- | Philadelphia Union | 73 | (1) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 2012– | Nigeria | 3 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 May 2012 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 August 2012 | |||
Idris started playing as a senior for Kaduna United F.C. and Kano Pillars FC.[1] On 28 March 2013, it was announced that him and compatriot Reuben Gabriel would join Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock as free agents,[2] and both signed three-year deals the following week.[3]
Idris' contract was terminated in late June 2013, without him having made one single official appearance.[4] The move was confirmed by the club three months later,[5] and he returned to his homeland by joining Gombe United F.C. for one year.[6]