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”’Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler”’ ({{IPA|vls|ˈoːkɔn ˈɛŋstlər|lang}}: born 24 January 2005) is a professional [[association football| |
”’Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler”’ ({{IPA|vls|ˈoːkɔn ˈɛŋstlər|lang}}: born 24 January 2005) is a professional [[association football|]] player who plays as a [[defensive midfielder]] for [[Sydney FC]] in the [[A-League Men]]. Born in Belgium, he has represented Australia at youth international level. |
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Latest revision as of 12:40, 15 October 2025
Australian football player (born 2005)
Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler (West Flemish: [ˈoːkɔn ˈɛŋstlər]: born 24 January 2005) is a professional football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Sydney FC in the A-League Men. Born in Belgium, he has represented Australia at youth international level.
Born in Belgium while his father, former Australian international soccer player Paul Okon was playing for Belgian Pro League club K.V. Oostende, Okon-Engstler moved to Australia in 2006 when his father signed for the Newcastle Jets.[2] He started his career, as his father had, with Marconi Stallions, before moving to A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers.[2] In 2019, he moved back to Belgium, signing with Club Brugge.[2]
While representing Club Brugge at a youth tournament in Portugal, he was spotted by scouts from Benfica, despite Club Brugge’s poor performances at the tournament.[3] He joined the Portuguese club in July 2022, signing a three-year deal.[3][4][5]
In July 2025, Okon-Engstler signed for A-League Men side Sydney FC on a three-year deal[6].
International career
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Okon-Engstler is eligible to represent Belgium through birth, Australia through his father, and Italy through his mother.[2] He holds Italian citizenship.[7]
In September 2022, he was called up to the Australia under-20 team, but did not feature.[8]
He made his debut for the Australia under-23 team during the 2023 Maurice Revello Tournament.[9]
In June 2025, Okon was called up for the Socceroos squad for qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.[10]
A composed, left-footed defensive midfielder, Okon-Engstler is known for his range of long passes, and is capable of starting attacks from deep.[11]
Australia U-23
Australia U-20
