Lorent Tolaj

Following his move to Bristol City, Tolaj's current-season form is down 69% on last season (Season 51→16), while his Rating climbed 52→58. His peak season for form remains 2025/26 (Season 51).

Domestic career

Season	Club	Apps	G	A	Match	RTG	Season
2026/27	Bristol City · 16th	8	2	1	6.56	56	16
2025/26	Plymouth · 8th	33	18	8	7.12	52	51
2025/26	Port Vale	4	1	0	7.3	—	—
2024/25	Port Vale · 2nd	37	14	8	7.11	37	40
2023/24	Aldershot Town	44	19	0	—	—	—
2022/23	DundeeLoan	1	0	0	—	—	—
2022/23	Salford CityLoan · 7th	11	0	0	6.56	29	0

Domestic-league totals per season. RTG = Field Insider Rating (potential / ceiling); Season = age-blind form that year. 1 earlier season and 8 youth-team spells in the full career.

Switzerland · international

Side	Apps	G
Switzerland U19	3	8
Switzerland U17	1	0

Career caps & goals — tournament breakdown in the full career.

Scout report

Squad depthCentre-forward

L. Tolaj is a 25-year-old centre-forward at Bristol City, rated 58.4 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (26.7% of available minutes). He brings 0.49 goal contributions per 90 (0.33 goals, 0.16 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Tolaj.

On the season, Tolaj graded 16 for current form (age-blind), on 2 goals and 1 assist in 8 appearances (0.488 involvements per 90).

Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 51 → 16). Over the 5 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2025/26.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 58. At 25 Tolaj is in his prime years, and a market index of 26.9 reflects that trajectory.

From the career report

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Past his 2025/26 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.

Peak: 2025/26Trending downBreakout: 2024/25StreakyStepped up 2025/265 clubs

58.4

Ratingi

a strong, regular top-tier starter

15.6

Seasoni

below regular-starter level

26.7%

Minutes

limited game time

0.49

Goal contrib / 90

productive for the role

Output in context · Bristol City finished 16th of 24 · a mid-table side

Apps

Goals

Assists

G+A

0.25

Goals / app

2 goals in 8 appearances (0.25 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb. Add 1 assist for 3 goal contributions in all.

Strengths

Final-third output. 0.49 goal contributions per 90 (0.33 goals, 0.16 assists) — productive for the role.

Watch points

Game time. Only 26.7% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.

Outlook

Rated 58.4 overall — a strong, regular top-tier starter. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.49 goal contributions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Per 90 & availability

Minutes played %26.7%

Available fixtures8 of 11

Goals / 900.325

Assists / 900.163

Goal contribution / 900.488

Defensive actions / 900.651

Player flow

Goal involvements3

Shot conversion %40

Shot accuracy %23.8

Pass accuracy %69

Dribble success %33.3

Cards / 900.163

Foul involvement / 905.045

Season-by-season progression

Rating (potential)Season (form)

Value & potential by age

Market valueRating

Solid = now · dashed = projected

The gold line is market value — an index (not €) blending rating, age and league. It climbs through the early 20s, peaks around ages 23–27 (~27), then tapers with age. At 25, Tolaj sits on 26.9, at or near its peak. The blue line is Tolaj's projected Rating — 58.4 today — recomputed at each age, so it follows the same rise-and-fall as a career matures and declines. Solid = up to today; dashed = projected.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-forwards in the Championship with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals2

Shots on target5

Shots21

Passing

Assists1

Chances created7

Passes81

Pass accuracy69%

Possession

Successful dribbles2

Dribble success33.3%

Duels won28

Duels won %35.9%

Fouls won13

Defending

Tackles2

Interceptions2

Fouls committed18

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards1

Red cards0

Transfer history

Bristol CityJul 2026 – now

PlymouthAug 2025 – Jul 2026

Port ValeJun 2024 – Aug 2025

AAldershot Townuntil Jun 2024

Brighton(back from loan)Jun 2023 – Jun 2024

Dundeeuntil Jun 2023

Brighton(back from loan)Jul 2022 – Jun 2023

Cambridge United(on loan)until Jul 2022

Dundee(on loan)Jan 2023 – Jul 2022

Salford City(on loan)Aug 2022 – Jan 2023

BrightonApr 2022 – Aug 2022

Cambridge Uniteduntil Apr 2022

About L. Tolaj

Lorent Tolaj is a 24-year-old centre-forward who plays for Bristol City, born on October 23, 2001 in Aigle, standing 183 cm tall. He is from Switzerland. Bristol City currently sit 16th of 24 in the Championship.

This season

In the current season, L. Tolaj has made 8 appearances with 2 goals and 1 assist across 553 minutes, with 1 yellow card.

L. Tolaj's next match is on October 31, 2026, when Bristol City face Bolton away in the Championship.

Field Insider's view

Field Insider currently rates L. Tolaj at 58.4 with a Season form score of 15.6. See the full scout report for strengths, watch-points and the market-value outlook.

His honours include 2 career titles — among them the Championship. Full list in the career record.

Career

Across 9 recorded seasons, L. Tolaj has totalled 203 club appearances with 81 goals and 17 assists for 10 different clubs. His busiest campaign came in 2023/24, with 44 appearances for Aldershot Town.

L. Tolaj's career has also included time at Plymouth, Port Vale, AAldershot Town, Brighton, Dundee, Cambridge United and Salford City.

On the international stage, L. Tolaj has represented Switzerland U19 and Switzerland U17 — 4 caps and 8 goals in our records.

Transfer news

→ Bristol CityConfirmed

Lorent Tolaj completes move to Bristol City

100%

will it happen

Bristol City have completed the signing of Lorent Tolaj — the move is confirmed, led by BBC / Yahoo / Bristol City (club statement via major outlets) and corroborated by 8 reports (100% credibility).

100% credibility·8 reports·led by BBC / Yahoo / Bristol City (club statement via major outlets)

The reports (8)

Trusted source · 95%BBC / Yahoo / Bristol City (club statement via major outlets)ConcreteNamed source
Lorent Tolaj has completed a permanent move from Plymouth Argyle to Bristol City (four-year deal, undisclosed fee reported to be in excess of £4m).
Lorent Tolaj has completed a permanent move from Plymouth Argyle to Bristol City (four-year deal, undisclosed fee reported to be in excess of £4m).
Low-trust source · 30%Football InsiderConcreteNamed source
Bristol City have had a bid accepted for Plymouth Argyle forward Lorent Tolaj and he is heading to Bristol City for a medical.
Bristol City have had a bid accepted for Plymouth Argyle forward Lorent Tolaj and he is heading to Bristol City for a medical.
Mixed reliability · 50%Sekber News (international republishing of reports)ConcreteNamed source
Multiple outlets report Bristol City have agreed a £4m deal plus add‑ons for Lorent Tolaj and that he is due to undergo a medical within 48 hours.
Multiple outlets report Bristol City have agreed a £4m deal plus add‑ons for Lorent Tolaj and that he is due to undergo a medical within 48 hours.
Mixed reliability · 50%Akses.co.id (coverage of Bristol City pre-season, referencing transfer reports)ConcreteNamed source
Local/foreign outlets covering Bristol City's pre‑season mention Tolaj is close to signing for Bristol City with reports of a fee over £4m and a pending medical.
Local/foreign outlets covering Bristol City's pre‑season mention Tolaj is close to signing for Bristol City with reports of a fee over £4m and a pending medical.
Low-trust source · 43%The72
Bristol City are offering £4m for Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj and hope to reach a deal swiftly.
Bristol City are offering £4m for Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj and hope to reach a deal swiftly.
Mixed reliability · 50%Transfer‑Site
Lorent Tolaj is on the verge of joining Bristol City, with the transfer fee reported to surpass £4 million.
Lorent Tolaj is on the verge of joining Bristol City, with the transfer fee reported to surpass £4 million.
Mixed reliability · 50%Plymouth Live (Reach Publishing) / Plymouth HeraldConcreteNamed source
Plymouth Live (Reach) reports a bid has been accepted and Bristol City have agreed to pay in excess of £4 million, with a medical planned in London.
Plymouth Live (Reach) reports a bid has been accepted and Bristol City have agreed to pay in excess of £4 million, with a medical planned in London.
Mixed reliability · 50%Hayters TVConcreteNamed source
Hayters reports Bristol City are set to sign Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj and expects the club to confirm the signing shortly.
Hayters reports Bristol City are set to sign Plymouth Argyle striker Lorent Tolaj and expects the club to confirm the signing shortly.

Profile

Season stats

Also this season

Performance data · by competition

Career

Scout report

Output in context · Bristol City finished 16th of 24 · a mid-table side

Strengths

Watch points