Samson Lawal
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Match-by-match stats
Samson Lawal 2025/2026 season stats
As a right back, Samson Lawal has appeared in 15 Premiership matches this season, totalling 771 minutes at an average rating of 5.68. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premiership defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots | 4 | 0.50 | 37 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 7 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 24 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 24 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 23 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.23 | 40 |
| Shots blocked | 2 | 0.23 | 72 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 5 | 0.60 | 61 |
| Chances created | 5 | 0.58 | 68 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.12 | 63 |
Samson Lawal has taken 4 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 193 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 37th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Samson Lawal has 0 assists and 5 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 154 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 339 | 39.60 | 47 |
| Accurate passes | 263 | 30.70 | 44 |
| Pass accuracy | 78.0% | n/a | 39 |
| Long balls won | 17 | 1.98 | 40 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.58 | 74 |
| Backward passes | 64 | 7.47 | 75 |
| Passes (final third) | 68 | 7.94 | 77 |
Samson Lawal has completed 263 of 339 passes at 78% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 47th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 13 | 1.52 | 99 |
| Dribble attempts | 19 | 2.22 | 97 |
| Dribble success | 0.7% | n/a | 78 |
| Duels won | 47 | 5.49 | 60 |
| Aerials won | 5 | 0.58 | 3 |
| Touches | 565 | 66.00 | 69 |
| Possession lost | 151 | 17.63 | 91 |
| Dribbled past | 13 | 1.52 | 100 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.47 | 21 |
| Dispossessed | 8 | 0.93 | 91 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 1.28 | 82 |
Samson Lawal completes 13 dribbles at a 68% success rate and wins 47 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (3rd percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 25 | 2.92 | 94 |
| Tackles won | 15 | 1.75 | 93 |
| Interceptions | 9 | 1.05 | 48 |
| Clearances | 21 | 2.45 | 11 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 60 | 7.00 | 100 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 1 | 0.12 | 24 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 36 |
Samson Lawal makes 25 tackles and 9 interceptions , adding 21 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 31 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 94th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 11 | 1.28 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.23 | 64 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Fouls per card | 5.50 | n/a | 63 |
| Foul involvements | 15 | 1.75 | 48 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Samson Lawal has committed 11 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5.5 fouls.
Positions played
PremiershipMainly right back (3 appearances), also at left back (2) and left wing back (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Samson Lawal previous seasons
Per season, all competitionsAbout Samson Lawal
Premiership 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premiership, Samson Lawal has featured across 15 appearances (7 starts), totalling 771 minutes. Samson Lawal has attempted 4 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samson Lawal has created 5 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 13 successful dribbles from 19 attempts (68% success rate). Samson Lawal has contributed 5 key passes and 20 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samson Lawal has registered 25 tackles (15 won), 9 interceptions, and 21 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 263 from 339 pass attempts, a 78% pass accuracy rate. Samson Lawal has won 47 of 96 total duels.
Discipline
Samson Lawal has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 11 fouls and winning 4.
About Samson Lawal
Samson Lawal is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Livingston in the Premiership, representing Nigeria. Samson Lawal is right-footed and wears the number 40 shirt. Born on 25 April 2004.
Most recent appearance
Samson Lawal's most recent match was away at Hearts on December 30th. Livingston drew 2-2. Samson Lawal played 3 minutes with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Teammates at Livingston
Samson Lawal currently plays alongside Liam Sole, Scott Pittman, Lewis Latona, Mitchell Robertson, Jack Hamilton, Andy Winter, Sam Culbert, Jérôme Prior, Robbie Muirhead, Cristian Montano, Graham Carey, Ryan McGowan, Scott Arfield, Babacar Fati, Andrew Shinnie, Joel Nouble, Jamie Smith, Stevie May, Jannik Wanner, Danny Wilson, Jeremy Bokila, Connor McLennan, Samson Lawal, Cammy Kerr, Barrie McKay, Brooklyn Kabongolo, Emmanuel Danso, Alex Tamm, Mohamad Sylla and Aidan Denholm at Livingston.