Samson Lawal, a Nigerian born midfielder, came into the world on the 25th of April, 2004, making him a tender age of 21. Lawal's football homeland is Livingston where he controls the pitch as a central attacking midfielder. He is recognised on the field, perhaps not by face, but by his chosen number 40 emblazoned on his jersey. The young man stands at a sprightly 5ft 7in (1.71m) and tips the scales at 10st 3lb (65kg).
As a professional player, Lawal has garnered an estimated market value in the region of £130k, a fact proudly promoted by Transfermarkt.
Lawal's career displayed its first major move in August 2023, when he transferred from Katsina United in Nigeria's Premier League to the Scottish Premiership's own Livingston, for an undisclosed fee. In his first playing season at Livingston, spanning from 2023 to 2024, young Lawal graced the field for two first team appearances in league matches. This pattern continued in both the 2024 and 2025 seasons where Lawal maintained his two match appearances per season.
A shake-up in his routine occurred in March 2024, when Lawal was transferred from Livingston to Inverness CT of Scotland’s League One – but only on loan. During his stint at Inverness, Lawal showed a bit more exposure to the pitch, making nine first team appearances in league matches. As the season came to a close in June 2024, Lawal returned to his former squad at Livingston and resumed his pattern of two first team appearances in each consecutive season.
Additionally, during the 2025 - 2026 League Cup, Lawal notably started for Livingston, showcasing the trust the club has in his abilities. As the kid from Nigeria continues to adjust to the Scottish game, it’s clear he’s making strides in the right direction.
