Yannis Lawson
Belgian footballer (born 2004)
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Yannis Lawson (born 24 November 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Challenger Pro League club Seraing on loan from French side Metz. Born in Belgium, he represents Togo internationally.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 November 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Seraing (on loan from Metz) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2024 | Seraing | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024–2025 | Seraing | 30 | (1) |
| 2025– | Metz | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | Metz B | 17 | (1) |
| 2026– | → Seraing (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 April 2025 | |||
Early life
Club career
As a youth player, Lawson joined the youth academy of Belgian side Seraing and was promoted to the club's senior team in 2024, where he made thirty league appearances and scored one goal.
Following his stint there, he signed for French Ligue 1 side Metz ahead of the 2025–26 season.[2]
International career
In March 2026, Lawson was called up to the Togo national team for a friendly against Niger, but remained on the bench on that occasion.[4]
Style of play
Lawson plays as a defender and is left-footed. African news website Carréfoot wrote in 2025 that he "stands out for his versatility. Used as a winger, wide midfielder, or full-back at Seraing... his speed, his repeated efforts, and his taste for provocation make him a modern profile, although his preferred position remains left-back".[5]