Born in Nigeria, on 25 April 2004, Samson Lawal is a persistent force in the heart of midfield, currently plying his trade for Scottish Premiership side Livingston. Short in stature but titanic in skill, Lawal stands at 5 foot 7 inches (1.71 metres), tipping the scales at a lean 10 stone 3 pounds (65 kilograms). You'll find him darting around the field wearing the number 40 jersey.
The investing minds of the football world value Lawal at approximately €150k or around a rounded £128k as per the valuations mentioned in Transfermarkt's records.
Lawal's grand journey to Scotland's famed footballing fields began with a departure from Katsina United, a reputable side in Nigeria's Premier League. The year was August 2023, and his destination was Livingston. The precise details of the transfer remain shrouded in secrecy.
In his inaugural season (2023-2024) with Livingston, Lawal graced the pitch for two league matches. The following year proved to be a mirror image of the first - another two first team appearances. However, demonstrating a staunch spirit, Lawal has significantly increased his involvement in the current Livingston's campaign (2025-2026), recording a noticeable bump in appearances - 14 in league matches to be precise.
Lawal's Scottish adventure took an intriguing turn in March 2024 when he was loaned to Inverness CT, one of the spirited sides battling the rigors of Scotland's League One. During his stint at Inverness, amidst the highlands and lochs, he contributed in nine vital league matches.
Upon completing his successful loan spell, Lawal returned to Livingston in June 2024, helping to solidify their persistent quest for Premiership recognisability. A familiar pattern emerged with Samson making two first team appearances in both his returning debut season and the subsequent year. Fast forward to the present season (2025-2026), Lawal's influence has noticeably surged again, with a robust 14 first team appearances thus far.
In addition to his league duties, Lawal also proudly represented Livingston in the Scottish Cup and the League Cup during the 2025-2026 campaign, each time earning a place in the starting eleven.
Remarkable for his age, Samson Lawal's footballing journey is one of determination, skill and growing influence. With plenty of time on his side, it will be intriguing to see how this driven midfielder further leaves his mark on Scottish football.
