Bosun Lawal, born on 30 May 2003 (age 23), is a Republic of Ireland central defender now with Stoke City. Tall at 6ft 3in (1.90m), he came through Watford before Celtic brought him north in July 2021.
His Celtic spell was early rather than expansive, but it still carries a line in the record. Lawal was part of the club in 2022/23, when Celtic won the Premiership and Scottish Cup, before he left in August 2024 for Stoke City.
Stoke is where his senior career has taken proper shape. Wearing squad number 36, he has made 38 league appearances across three seasons, with his most productive league campaign coming in 2025/26: 27 appearances and one goal. In 2026/27, he has seven appearances across all competitions, including four in the Championship.
His market value is around £2m, according to Transfermarkt. Lawal’s career so far is a straightforward arc: Watford prospect, Celtic squad player with domestic honours attached, then a more regular senior role at Stoke.
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