Gavin Bazunu
Bolton Wanderers
Keeper
- Height
- 189 cm
- Shirt
- 31
- Age
- 24
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Country
- Republic of Ireland
- Market value
- €9.2m
- Contract end
- 30 June 2029
Championship · 2026–2027
2026–2027 by competition
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship |
Bolton Wanderers |
6 | 0 | 0 |
Recent matchesFull log →
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct |
@  Southampton |
D 0–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 13 Oct |
@  Wolverhampton Wanderers |
W 3–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 10 Oct |
vs  Stoke City |
L 1–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 20 Sep |
@  Norwich City |
W 4–3 | 90 | · | · | |
| 12 Sep |
vs  Cardiff City |
W 1–0 | 90 | · | · | ★ |
| 08 Sep |
vs  West Ham United |
L 2–3 | 90 | · | · |
Player profile GK
Per-90 percentiles against goalkeepers in Championship. 50 = average.
Market value€9.2m
Goalkeeping
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saves | 21 | 3.50 | 76 |
| Save percentage | 70.0% | — | 59 |
| Goals conceded | 9 | 1.50 | 32 |
| Goals prevented | 0.87 | 0.14 | 71 |
| Clean sheets | 2 | 0.33 | 74 |
| Error led to goal | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
| Acted as sweeper | 4 | 0.67 | 53 |
| High claims | 7 | 1.17 | 79 |
Distribution
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate passes | 142 | 23.7 | 62 |
| Pass accuracy | 59.2% | — | 41 |
| Accurate long balls | 56 | 9.33 | 82 |
| Long ball accuracy | 36.8% | — | 71 |
| xA | 0.02 | 0.00 | 62 |
Discipline
| Stat | Total | Per 90 | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0.00 | 100 |
Percentiles are per 90 minutes, against players in the same position in Championship.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct |
@ Southampton |
D 0–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 13 Oct |
@ Wolverhampton Wanderers |
W 3–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 10 Oct |
vs Stoke City |
L 1–2 | 90 | · | · | |
 01 Oct |
vs  Austria |
D 2–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 24 Sep |
@  Kosovo |
L 0–1 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 20 Sep |
@ Norwich City |
W 4–3 | 90 | · | · | |
| 12 Sep |
vs Cardiff City |
W 1–0 | 90 | · | · | ★ |
| 08 Sep |
vs West Ham United |
L 2–3 | 90 | · | · | |
| 05 Sep |
@  Millwall |
L 0–4 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 01 Sep |
@  Sheffield United |
L 2–3 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 29 Aug |
vs  Lincoln City |
L 0–1 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 21 Apr |
vs Millwall |
L 1–3 | 90 | · | · | |
| 18 Apr |
@  Wrexham |
L 0–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 11 Apr |
vs  Blackburn Rovers |
D 1–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 06 Apr |
@  Derby County |
L 0–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 03 Apr |
vs  Sheffield Wednesday |
W 2–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 17 Jan |
vs  Queens Park Rangers |
D 0–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 04 Jan |
@  Middlesbrough |
L 0–4 | 90 | · | · | |
| 01 Jan |
vs Millwall |
D 0–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 29 Dec |
@  Birmingham City |
D 1–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 26 Dec |
@  Oxford United |
L 1–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 20 Dec |
vs  Coventry City |
D 1–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 13 Dec |
@ Norwich City |
L 1–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 09 Dec |
vs  West Bromwich Albion |
W 3–2 | 90 | · | · | |
| 06 Dec |
vs Birmingham City |
W 3–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 29 Nov |
@ Millwall |
L 2–3 | 90 | · | · | |
| 25 Nov |
vs  Leicester City |
W 3–0 | 90 | · | · | |
| 22 Nov |
@  Charlton Athletic |
W 5–1 | 90 | · | · | |
 16 Nov |
@  Hungary |
W 3–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 13 Nov |
vs  Portugal |
W 2–0 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 08 Nov |
vs Sheffield Wednesday |
W 3–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 05 Nov |
@ Queens Park Rangers |
W 2–1 | 90 | · | · | |
| 01 Nov |
vs  Preston North End |
L 0–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 25 Oct |
@ Blackburn Rovers |
L 1–2 | Bench | · | · | — |
| 21 Oct |
@  Bristol City |
L 1–3 | Bench | · | · | — |
| Season | Team | Apps | G | A | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▸ 2026–2027 | Bolton Wanderers | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Championship | 6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2025–2026 | Stoke City | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| Championship | 6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2025–2026 | Southampton | 19 | 0 | 0 | |
| Championship | 19 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2024–2025 | Standard Liège | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| First Division A | 8 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2023–2024 | Southampton | 41 | 0 | 0 | |
| Championship | 41 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2022–2023 | Southampton | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| Premier League | 32 | 0 | 0 | ||
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||
| EFL Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2021–2022 | Portsmouth | 46 | 0 | 0 | |
| League One | 44 | 0 | 0 | ||
| FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||
| ▸ 2020–2021 | Rochdale | 32 | 0 | 1 | |
| League One | 29 | 0 | 1 | ||
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| EFL Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| ▸ 2018 | Shamrock Rovers | 6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Premier Division | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
Manchester City
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Community Shield ×1 | 2019/2020 | — |
Manchester City U18
| Competition | Won | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| U18 Premier League Cup ×2 | 2019/2020, 2018/2019 | — |
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Pro-Palestine protests twice halt play as Ireland blow 2-0 lead to draw Austria
The Republic of Ireland were forced to settle for a 2-2 Nations League draw against Austria at the Aviva Stadium after twice seeing play halted by pro-Palestine protests. Troy Parrott's brace had put the hosts 2-0 up, but second-half substitutes Alexander Prass and Michael Gregoritsch rescued a point for the visitors.
Hallgrimsson says Ireland will learn from Israel-fixture fallout as focus turns to Austria
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson says he and the FAI will reflect on the handling of the Israel fixtures, but wants his squad focused on Thursday’s Nations League match against Austria amid continuing protests and criticism.
Hallgrimsson blasts 'a lot of lies' over Bazunu Israel withdrawal coverage
Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has rejected media reports of a fractured squad and claimed 'a lot of lies' were told about Gavin Bazunu's decision to withdraw from the Nations League game against Israel. The keeper is back with the group for Thursday's home fixture against Austria, though he will not feature in Sunday's behind-closed-doors match in Serbia.
Republic of Ireland will play second Israel fixture, insists Hallgrimsson
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson has confirmed the team will fulfil their second Uefa Nations League fixture against Israel, amid pressure from the 'Stop The Game' campaign and after a players' vote backed the first meeting. Hallgrimsson also praised goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu's return to the squad and midfielder Finn Azaz's conduct.
FAI launches investigation into alleged racist abuse of Adam Idah during Israel clash
The Football Association of Ireland is reviewing pitchside audio and video footage to investigate alleged racist abuse directed at striker Adam Idah by Israel fans during Sunday's Nations League match.
Republic of Ireland thrash Israel 3-0 in Nations League amid Gaza controversy
Heimir Hallgrimsson's Ireland put a week of boycott soul-searching behind them to beat Israel 3-0 in Debrecen, with Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan scoring inside 25 first-half minutes. The match was played amid political protest over Gaza, with players wearing black armbands and refusing handshakes, while goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu made himself unavailable and Finn Azaz was dropped.
Parrott, Idah and Moylan fire Ireland to 3-0 win over Israel amid Gaza controversy
Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan scored inside 25 minutes as the Republic of Ireland overcame a week of turmoil over Gaza to beat Israel 3-0 in a near-empty stadium in Debrecen, after goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu made himself unavailable for selection.
Republic of Ireland could have faced 'undetermined' sanctions had they boycotted Israel fixture, warns FAI president Paul Cooke
FAI president Paul Cooke says Uefa's rules specify sanctions for failing to fulfil the Nations League fixture against Israel, plus possible 'undetermined' extras, after Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Debrecen following a players' vote and Gavin Bazunu's protest withdrawal.
Parrott, Idah and Moylan fire Ireland to 3-0 win over Israel amid Gaza storm
Republic of Ireland put a week of political turmoil behind them to beat Israel 3-0 in their Nations League Group 3 clash in Debrecen, with Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan all scoring in the first half, after Gavin Bazunu ruled himself out and Finn Azaz was dropped to the bench.
Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in Debrecen after players snub handshakes in protest-hit Nations League tie
Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in a Nations League tie played amid heavy controversy at a neutral venue in Hungary. Goals from Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan sealed the win, but the game was dominated by protests: Ireland's players refused handshakes, bowed their heads during Israel's anthem and wore black armbands, while goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad.
Republic of Ireland players vote to play Israel in Nations League as Gavin Bazunu boycotts fixture
The Republic of Ireland squad will fulfil Sunday’s Nations League game against Israel in Hungary after a player vote produced a significant majority in favour of playing. Players will wear black armbands and skip elements of the pre-match ceremony. Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has withdrawn in protest over the Gaza conflict.
Republic of Ireland confirm Israel Nations League clash will go ahead after players' vote
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