Raheem Lawal
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Midfielder
Raheem Lawal: profile
Raheem Lawal (born 4 May 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Lawal made the step into senior football with CD Atlético Baleares in 2009. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2009. The busiest spell of his career was at CD Atlético Baleares (2009–2012): 57 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 143 appearances and 9 goals.
At international level, Lawal represented Nigeria (2012–present). He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 2: Spain and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.06 (9 in 143)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 73% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Ankaraspor (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abdou Diallo, Éric Djemba-Djemba and Dailon Livramento (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2012 |  CD Atlético Baleares |
Primera Federación | 57 | 1 |
| 2012–2013 |  Adana Demirspor |
TFF First League | 10 | 1 |
| 2013–2014 | Mersin İdmanyurdu |
TFF Second League | 26 | 5 |
| 2014–2016 | Eskişehirspor |
TFF Third League | 50 | 2 |
| 2016– | Ankaraspor |
TFF Third League | – | – |
| Total | 143 | 9 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012– | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Raheem Lawal?
Raheem Lawal was born on 4 May 1990, which makes him 36 years old.
Where was Raheem Lawal born?
Raheem Lawal was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Raheem Lawal play for?
Raheem Lawal played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Raheem Lawal played for?
Raheem Lawal's recorded clubs are CD Atlético Baleares, Adana Demirspor, Mersin İdmanyurdu, Eskişehirspor and Ankaraspor.
How tall is Raheem Lawal?
Raheem Lawal is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Raheem Lawal play?
Raheem Lawal played as a midfielder.
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