Paul Okon-Engstler

AUS

• #24 • Center Midfielder

Paul Okon-Engstler

AUS

• #24 • Center Midfielder

Club

FC Köln

League

Bundesliga

Position

Role

Deep-Lying Playmaker

Birthdate (Age)

Jan 24, 2005 (21)

Preferred Foot

Left

Height

6'0"

Weight

185 lb

National Team

Australia

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

66.2

315/974

Impact score

6.8

217/974

Midfielder rank

82nd

82/253

All rank

271st

271/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

86th/253 MID

65.1

Passing

64th/253 MID

75.2

Fifty Fifty Duel

131st/220 MID

62.9

Shooting

N/A

Tackling

216th/233 MID

51.6

Ball Carrying

25th/201 MID

73.4

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

232

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

News

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.

Jun 14, 2026

Sets up opener

Okon assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Turkey.

Analysis: Okon set up Nestory Irankunda's incredible goal in the 75th minute. Starting as a defensive midfielder, Okon passed with an 81 percent success rate. He also demonstrated exceptional defensive movement in Australia's low block, recording five clearances, three interceptions, three tackles, and two blocks. This match marked Okon's first World Cup appearance. Additionally, he now registered the most defensive contributions by a midfielder in this World Cup so far.