Paul Okon-Engstler

KOE

• #23 • Center Midfielder

Paul Okon-Engstler

KOE

• #23 • Center Midfielder

National Team

Australia

Position

Role

Box-to-Box

Birthdate (Age)

Jan 24, 2005 (21)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'0"

Weight

185 lb

Club

FC Köln

League

Bundesliga

Ranking

Bundesliga

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

64.8

62/266

Impact score

108/266

Midfielder rank

29th

29/71

All rank

117th

117/266

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Midfielder rank

216th

216/458

All rank

775th

775/1,701

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Overall

8th/71 MID

64.8

Passing

13th/70 MID

69.9

Fifty Fifty Duel

28th/55 MID

63.4

Shooting

20th/35 MID

62.6

Tackling

35th/60 MID

58.7

Ball Carrying

N/A

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Bundesliga

Appearances

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

News

Jul 23, 2026

Signs with FC Koln

Okon-Engstler signed with FC Koln through June 2030 after departing Sydney FC, the club announced.

Analysis: Okon-Engstler was an ever-present for Australia at this summer's World Cup, starting three matches during the tournament. Born in Belgium, the midfielder joined Club Brugge's academy at 14 before moving to Benfica, where he featured for the reserve side and in the UEFA Youth League, and returned to Sydney FC last summer, making 27 A-League appearances along with three cup matches. Okon-Engstler is expected to add depth to FC Koln's central midfield as he continues his development.

Jun 19, 2026

Minimal impact vs. USMNT

Okon registered one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-0 loss against USA. He added four clearances and two tackles won.

Analysis: Okon earned most of his value due to his defensive stats, which shouldn't be surprising since he operated as a holding midfielder in a game where Australia looked overmatched. His role isn't likely to change in the group-stage finale against Paraguay on June 25, so he won't have much upside across most formats.