Paul Okon-Engstler
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Match-by-match stats
Paul Okon-Engstler 2025/2026 season stats
As a left defensive midfielder, Paul Okon-Engstler has appeared in 27 A-League Men matches this season, totalling 2,325 minutes at an average rating of 7.04. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other A-League Men midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 19 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.08 | 20 |
| Shots | 15 | 0.60 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.20 | 24 |
| Shot accuracy | 27.0% | n/a | 42 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 18 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 0.23 | 11 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.19 | 16 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Assists | 2 | 0.10 | 48 |
| Key passes | 15 | 0.60 | 8 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.31 | 6 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.04 | 19 |
Paul Okon-Engstler has taken 15 shots with 4 on target (27% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 155 minutes. He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 14th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paul Okon-Engstler has 2 assists and 15 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 291 minutes. His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 48th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 1616 | 62.60 | 97 |
| Accurate passes | 1373 | 53.10 | 97 |
| Pass accuracy | 85.0% | n/a | 88 |
| Long balls won | 69 | 2.67 | 89 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 4 | 0.15 | 20 |
| Backward passes | 251 | 9.72 | 82 |
| Passes (final third) | 254 | 9.83 | 96 |
Paul Okon-Engstler has completed 1373 of 1616 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 4 accurate crosses . He is elite for passing volume, ranking in the 97th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 27 | 1.05 | 68 |
| Dribble attempts | 43 | 1.66 | 49 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 83 |
| Duels won | 183 | 7.08 | 91 |
| Aerials won | 36 | 1.39 | 81 |
| Touches | 2036 | 78.80 | 95 |
| Possession lost | 318 | 12.31 | 33 |
| Dribbled past | 22 | 0.85 | 45 |
| Fouls won | 42 | 1.63 | 78 |
| Dispossessed | 20 | 0.77 | 24 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Paul Okon-Engstler completes 27 dribbles at a 63% success rate and wins 183 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 80 | 3.10 | 89 |
| Tackles won | 49 | 1.90 | 90 |
| Interceptions | 35 | 1.35 | 82 |
| Clearances | 52 | 2.01 | 85 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 165 | 6.39 | 90 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 7 | 0.27 | 94 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 43 |
Paul Okon-Engstler makes 80 tackles and 35 interceptions , adding 52 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 89th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 41 | 1.59 | 78 |
| Yellow cards | 9 | 0.35 | 92 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.04 | 36 |
| Fouls per card | 4.56 | n/a | 42 |
| Foul involvements | 83 | 3.21 | 83 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Paul Okon-Engstler has committed 41 fouls and received 9 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4.6 fouls.
Positions played
A-League MenMainly left defensive midfielder (13 appearances), also at left central midfielder (6) and defensive midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Paul Okon-Engstler previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 197 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6.93 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.88 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.42 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 2 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
About Paul Okon-Engstler
A-League Men 2025/2026 season
This season in the A-League Men, Paul Okon-Engstler has scored 2 assists across 27 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2325 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Paul Okon-Engstler has attempted 15 shots with 4 on target, a 27% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paul Okon-Engstler has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 27 successful dribbles from 43 attempts (63% success rate). Paul Okon-Engstler has contributed 15 key passes and 10 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paul Okon-Engstler has registered 80 tackles (49 won), 35 interceptions, and 52 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 1373 from 1616 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. Paul Okon-Engstler has won 183 of 305 total duels.
Discipline
Paul Okon-Engstler has received 9 yellow cards this season, committing 41 fouls and winning 42.
About Paul Okon-Engstler
Paul Okon-Engstler is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for Sydney in the A-League Men, representing Australia. Paul Okon-Engstler is left-footed and wears the number 24 shirt. Born on 24 January 2005.
Most recent appearance
Paul Okon-Engstler's most recent match was away at Egypt on March 29th. Sydney drew 1-1. Paul Okon-Engstler played 29 minutes, registering 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.7.
Recent matches
- March 29th1-1 drawvsEgypt(29 mins, rating 6.7)
- April 1st0-0 drawatParaguay(6 mins, rating 6.51)
- January 9th2-0 lossatUnited States(78 mins, rating 6.87)
- August 15th2-0 winvsTürkiye(84 mins, 1 assist, rating 7.63)
- June 6th1-1 drawatSwitzerland(71 mins, rating 6.5)
Teammates at Sydney
Paul Okon-Engstler currently plays alongside Tyler Williams, Harrison Devenish-Meares, Lachlan Middleton, A. Gurd, Marcel Tisserand, Al Hassan Touré, Tiago Quintal, Gus Hoefsloot, Gabriel Popovic, Jake Hollman, Abel Walatee, Joseph Lacey, Mitch Glasson, Akol Akon, Mathias Macallister, Marin France, Rhys Youlley, Wataru Kamijo, Rhyan Grant, Takahiro Sekine, Paul Okon-Engstler, Víctor Campuzano, Alexandar Popovic, Ben Garuccio, Jordan Courtney-Perkins and Zach De Jesus at Sydney.