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 October 2026.
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Bosun Lawal is a robust defensive midfielder with a strong aerial presence, excelling in duels and providing a solid foundation for his team. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 43% of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality. While he may struggle with possession recovery in the attacking third, his ability to dominate air battles and contribute defensively makes him a valuable asset when fit, although his injury history raises concerns about his reliability.
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 closest look-alike to Bosun Lawal?
Statistically, Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) is the closest look-alike to Bosun Lawal — a 83/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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