Irshad started his youth career with Viva Kerala and later featured for the Tirur Sports Academy in Malappuram. He then joined DSK Shivajians in 2013 and represented their youth as well as senior team. In 2017, Irshad played for Services in the Santosh Trophy and Gokulam Kerala FC in the I-league. The 24-year-old signed for Minerva Punjab in 2018 before re-signing for Gokulam Kerala FC in 2019. He made 20 Appearances and also won the Durand Cup with the Malabarians in the 2019-20 season. Last season, he was a part of SC East Bengal in the ISL and Round Glass Punjab FC in the I-League.