Idris Kanu
| Date of birth | 05 December 1999 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Nationality | Sierra Leonean |
| Height | 1.82 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
Idris Kanu played for West Ham United during his youth career.
He joined Peterborough United in August 2017 with a three-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldershot Town | 07 Oct 2016 | 02 Aug 2017 | |
| Peterborough United | 02 Aug 2017 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Peterborough United | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2017-18 | Peterborough United | Football League Trophy | 2 | 4 |
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| 2017-18 | Peterborough United | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2017-18 | Peterborough United | League One | 1 | 17 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2021-22 | Sierra Leone | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 2022-23 | Sierra Leone | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 2025-26 | Sierra Leone | FIFA Series | 1 |
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| 2025-26 | Sierra Leone | International Friendly | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2021 | Sierra Leone v Comoros | L | 0-2 | International Friendly | |
| 24 Sep 2022 | South Africa v Sierra Leone | L | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Azerbaijan v Sierra Leone | L | 1-1 (8-9) | FIFA Series | |
| 06 Jun 2026 | Sierra Leone v Liberia | W | 1-0 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | Liberia v Sierra Leone | L | 3-1 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.