About Paul Okon-Engstler

Paul Michael Junior Okon-Engstler (West Flemish: : born 24 January 2005) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Sydney FC in the A-League Men. Born in Belgium, he represents the Australia national team.

Club career
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. He started his career, as his father had, with Marconi Stallions, before moving to A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers. In 2019, he moved back to Belgium, signing with Club Brugge.

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. He joined the Portuguese club in July 2022, signing a three-year deal.

In July 2025, Okon-Engstler signed for A-League Men side Sydney FC on a three-year deal.