Who should replace Bosun Lawal?
CB/CDM/CMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBosun Lawal's profile ↗
Bosun Lawal is a centre-back/defensive midfielder for Stoke City in the Championship, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Lawal, Cauan Barros (Vasco da Gama) and Ümit Akdağ (Alanyaspor) both offer a tactical fit of 80/100, alongside Yussif Saidu (Real Zaragoza) and Siebe Horemans (FC Utrecht), all showcasing similar capabilities in their respective leagues.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cauan Barrossimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 22 | €5.3m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Yussif Saidusimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 21 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Musah Mohammedsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €22m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bosun Lawal
≈ 100% Bosun Lawal · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Bosun Lawal · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Bosun Lawal · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bosun Lawal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cauan Barros (Vasco da Gama) does the closest job to Bosun Lawal, at 94/100 on profile. Ümit Akdağ and Yussif Saidu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bosun Lawal?
Yes — Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bosun Lawal?
Doppel learns Bosun Lawal's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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