Players like Bosun Lawal
CB/CDM/CMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBosun Lawal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bosun Lawal are Emin Bayram, George Campbell, Daniel Tonoli. Doppel rates Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nathan Rodes scores 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Bosun Lawal is a robust aerial presence, excelling as a defensive midfielder or centre-back, with a strong ability to dominate in duels. His impressive aerial duel statistics highlight his strength in the air, making him a formidable defender. While he has faced some injury setbacks, his overall quality remains solid, placing him in the top 43% of his positional peers. Lawal's durability and effectiveness in defensive situations make him a valuable asset for Stoke City.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bosun Lawal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bosun Lawal
≈ 100% Bosun Lawal · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Bosun Lawal · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Bosun Lawal · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bosun Lawal?
By Doppel's fit score, Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Bosun Lawal, with a 83/100 overall match. George Campbell and Daniel Tonoli are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bosun Lawal?
Yes. Nathan Rodes (FCV Dender) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bosun Lawal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bosun Lawal's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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