Paul Okon-Engstler stats
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P. Okon-Engstler
KölnMidfielderBefore the next match
Köln v Schalke 04, Saturday
What Schalke 04 allow left central midfielders
Position stats13 appearances at LCM against Schalke 04 in their last 20 matches; league average from the Bundesliga.
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As a left central midfielder, Paul Okon-Engstler has appeared in 4 Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 134 minutes at an average rating of 6.50. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Bundesliga midfielders.
Attacking stats
Paul Okon-Engstler has taken 1 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 134 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 17th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Paul Okon-Engstler has 0 assists and 2 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 67 minutes. Paul Okon-Engstler has set up 2 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 31st percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
Paul Okon-Engstler has completed 60 of 66 passes at 91% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 67th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
Paul Okon-Engstler completes 1 dribbles at a 100% success rate and wins 4 duels .
Defending stats
Paul Okon-Engstler makes 1 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 3 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 134 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 14th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
Paul Okon-Engstler has committed 5 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 5 fouls.
Positions played
BundesligaMainly left central midfielder (2 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
Köln squad
L. Waldschmidt
30 yrs#7
R. Ache28 yrs#9
S. El Mala20 yrs#10
R. Heskey
18 yrs#11
I. Rondic
27 yrs#15
M. El Mala21 yrs#19
T. Dallinga
26 yrs#27
J. Thielmann24 yrs#29
M. Bülter33 yrs#30
L. Maina27 yrs#37
M. Moore19 yrs#47
T. Krauß25 yrs#5
E. Skhiri
31 yrs#6
Í. Jóhannesson
23 yrs#8P. Okon-Engstler
21 yrs#23G. Neves
18 yrs#31
28 yrs
28 yrs
28 yrs
29 yrs
28 yrs
26 yrs
Australia squad
N. Irankunda20 yrs#19E. Adams24 yrs#20
M. Younis21 yrs#21
Y. Dukuly23 yrs#91
T. Yengi25 yrs#99
N. Velupillay25 yrs
P. Yazbek24 yrs#8
R. McGree27 yrs#8
A. O'Neill28 yrs#21P. Okon-Engstler21 yrs#23
C. Metcalfe26 yrs#24
J. Irvine33 yrs#36
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Friendly International | 6 | 328 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5.53 |
 World Cup | 4 | 197 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6.93 |
2025/2026
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 A-League Men | 27 | 2,325 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 80 | 7.04 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6.42 |
2023/2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UEFA Youth League | 2 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
About Paul Okon-Engstler
Bundesliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the Bundesliga, Paul Okon-Engstler has featured across 4 appearances (2 starts), totalling 134 minutes. Paul Okon-Engstler has attempted 1 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Paul Okon-Engstler has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 1 attempts (100% success rate). Paul Okon-Engstler has contributed 2 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Paul Okon-Engstler has registered 1 tackles (1 won), 0 interceptions, and 3 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 60 from 66 pass attempts, a 91% pass accuracy rate. Paul Okon-Engstler has won 4 of 12 total duels.
Discipline
Paul Okon-Engstler has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 5 fouls and winning 0.
About Paul Okon-Engstler
Paul Okon-Engstler is a 21-year-old midfielder playing for FC Köln in the Bundesliga, representing Australia. Paul Okon-Engstler is left-footed and wears the number 23 shirt. Born on 24 January 2005.
Most recent appearance
Paul Okon-Engstler's most recent match was away at Eintracht Frankfurt on October 11th. Köln lost 1-0. Paul Okon-Engstler played 22 minutes, registering 1 key pass with a match rating of 6.5.
Recent matches
- October 11th1-0 lossatEintracht Frankfurt(22 mins, rating 6.5)
- July 9th2-1 winvsBorussia Mönchengladbach(0 mins, rating 0)
- April 7th2-4 lossvsBrazil(81 mins, rating 6.89)
- April 25th1-1 drawvsBrazil(84 mins, rating 6.77)
- June 17th1-1 drawvsWerder Bremen(1 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.31)
Next fixture
Paul Okon-Engstler and FC Köln are next in action on February 10th against Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the FC Köln vs Schalke 04 match preview.
Teammates at FC Köln
Paul Okon-Engstler currently plays alongside Marvin Schwäbe, Rav van den Berg, Sebastian Sebulonsen, Mikey Moore, Matthias Köbbing, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Marius Bülter, Reigan Heskey, Saïd El Mala, Imad Rondic, Linton Maina, Ragnar Ache, Alessio Castro-Montes, Ellyes Skhiri, Jan Thielmann, Ísak Jóhannesson, Luka Lochoshvili, Gideon Mensah, Martin James, Malek El Mala, Timo Hübers, Tom Krauß, Gil Neves, Thijs Dallinga, Ron-Robert Zieler, Paul Okon-Engstler, Borna Sosa, Joël Schmied and Luca Waldschmidt at FC Köln.