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The Advertiser
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Sydney FC signs son of former Socceroos star
A day after signing Al Hassan Toure, Sydney FC have secured the services of emerging Socceroos midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler from Portuguese powerhouse Benfica. The Sky Blues have signed Okon-Engstler - the son of former Socceroos defender Paul Okon - on a three-year deal. The 20-year-old joins from Portugal's most successful club Benfica, who made the last 16 at the recent FIFA Club World Cup. Okon-Engstler was called into Tony Popovic's Socceroos squad for recent World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Although he is yet to make his international debut, he is considered a rising star and remains in the mix to feature for Australia at the 2026 World Cup. Okon-Engstler progressed through Benfica's academy and featured in the Portuguese second division throughout last season. "I'm really excited to be joining Sydney FC and to start this next chapter of my career back in Australia," Okon-Engstler said. "Sydney FC is a fantastic, forward-thinking football club with a progressive football philosophy and strategy which really drew me in. "It's a special moment for me and my family, I'm coming here to win trophies and fast-track my career and I can't wait to play in front of the Sky Blue members." Okon-Engstler could make his first appearance for Sydney on July 29 when they take on Western United in the Australia Cup. Toure, who started his career at Adelaide United, signed a two-year deal. The 25-year-old returns to Australia from FC Tulsa in the USL Championship after stints in Turkey and France. A day after signing Al Hassan Toure, Sydney FC have secured the services of emerging Socceroos midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler from Portuguese powerhouse Benfica. The Sky Blues have signed Okon-Engstler - the son of former Socceroos defender Paul Okon - on a three-year deal. The 20-year-old joins from Portugal's most successful club Benfica, who made the last 16 at the recent FIFA Club World Cup. Okon-Engstler was called into Tony Popovic's Socceroos squad for recent World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Although he is yet to make his international debut, he is considered a rising star and remains in the mix to feature for Australia at the 2026 World Cup. Okon-Engstler progressed through Benfica's academy and featured in the Portuguese second division throughout last season. "I'm really excited to be joining Sydney FC and to start this next chapter of my career back in Australia," Okon-Engstler said. "Sydney FC is a fantastic, forward-thinking football club with a progressive football philosophy and strategy which really drew me in. "It's a special moment for me and my family, I'm coming here to win trophies and fast-track my career and I can't wait to play in front of the Sky Blue members." Okon-Engstler could make his first appearance for Sydney on July 29 when they take on Western United in the Australia Cup. Toure, who started his career at Adelaide United, signed a two-year deal. The 25-year-old returns to Australia from FC Tulsa in the USL Championship after stints in Turkey and France. A day after signing Al Hassan Toure, Sydney FC have secured the services of emerging Socceroos midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler from Portuguese powerhouse Benfica. The Sky Blues have signed Okon-Engstler - the son of former Socceroos defender Paul Okon - on a three-year deal. The 20-year-old joins from Portugal's most successful club Benfica, who made the last 16 at the recent FIFA Club World Cup. Okon-Engstler was called into Tony Popovic's Socceroos squad for recent World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Although he is yet to make his international debut, he is considered a rising star and remains in the mix to feature for Australia at the 2026 World Cup. Okon-Engstler progressed through Benfica's academy and featured in the Portuguese second division throughout last season. "I'm really excited to be joining Sydney FC and to start this next chapter of my career back in Australia," Okon-Engstler said. "Sydney FC is a fantastic, forward-thinking football club with a progressive football philosophy and strategy which really drew me in. "It's a special moment for me and my family, I'm coming here to win trophies and fast-track my career and I can't wait to play in front of the Sky Blue members." Okon-Engstler could make his first appearance for Sydney on July 29 when they take on Western United in the Australia Cup. Toure, who started his career at Adelaide United, signed a two-year deal. The 25-year-old returns to Australia from FC Tulsa in the USL Championship after stints in Turkey and France.
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Sydney FC signs son of former Socceroos star
A day after signing Al Hassan Toure, Sydney FC have secured the services of emerging Socceroos midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler from Portuguese powerhouse Benfica. The Sky Blues have signed Okon-Engstler - the son of former Socceroos defender Paul Okon - on a three-year deal. The 20-year-old joins from Portugal's most successful club Benfica, who made the last 16 at the recent FIFA Club World Cup. Okon-Engstler was called into Tony Popovic's Socceroos squad for recent World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Although he is yet to make his international debut, he is considered a rising star and remains in the mix to feature for Australia at the 2026 World Cup. Okon-Engstler progressed through Benfica's academy and featured in the Portuguese second division throughout last season. "I'm really excited to be joining Sydney FC and to start this next chapter of my career back in Australia," Okon-Engstler said. "Sydney FC is a fantastic, forward-thinking football club with a progressive football philosophy and strategy which really drew me in. "It's a special moment for me and my family, I'm coming here to win trophies and fast-track my career and I can't wait to play in front of the Sky Blue members." Okon-Engstler could make his first appearance for Sydney on July 29 when they take on Western United in the Australia Cup. Toure, who started his career at Adelaide United, signed a two-year deal. The 25-year-old returns to Australia from FC Tulsa in the USL Championship after stints in Turkey and France.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sky Blues land former Reds star in ALM rebuild
Al Hassan Toure has joined Sydney FC's rebuild, linking up with the fallen A-League Men heavyweights on a two-year deal. Starting his career at Adelaide United, Toure returns to Australia from FC Tulsa in the USL Championship after stints in Turkey and France. The 25-year-old forward shapes as a crucial piece in Sydney's chances for finals this season after a raft of off-season exits. Reigning Golden Boot winner Adrian Segecic, Polish striker Patryk Klimala, Socceroos midfielder Anthony Caceres and German attacking midfielder Anas Ouahim were among the departures. Al Hassan's Journey back to the A-Leagues 🗺️#WeAreSydney — Sydney FC (@SydneyFC) July 24, 2025 The Sky Blues will be out for atonement after failing to make finals last season under coach Ufuk Talay, finishing seventh with a 10-7-9 record. "Sydney FC has set a standard in the A-League for many years. It's good to be part of such a successful club," Toure said in a club statement. "Being a player you are always looking to grow and improve every day and I feel that Sydney FC has the environment, players, coaches to do so." Toure made his way up the ranks at Adelaide United alongside brothers Musa and two-cap Socceroos striker Mohamed, who are at Danish Superliga club Randers FC. He is a two-time Australia Cup winner, having scored in every round - apart from the semi-final - in Adelaide's winning run in 2019 to earn the Mark Viduka Medal. Toure then added to his trophy cabinet after making the switch to Macarthur, scoring again in the 2022 final for the Bulls. "We've had an eye on Al Hassan for a bit as he is a quick, strong player and he will be able to give us plenty of versatility in the front third as we can deploy him as a striker and a winger," Talay said. "He is very talented in a one-on-one situation, and we believe he will help us break lines with his speed and the forward runs that he can provide us."
Perth Now
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Sky Blues land former Reds star in ALM rebuild
Al Hassan Toure has joined Sydney FC's rebuild, linking up with the fallen A-League Men heavyweights on a two-year deal. Starting his career at Adelaide United, Toure returns to Australia from FC Tulsa in the USL Championship after stints in Turkey and France. The 25-year-old forward shapes as a crucial piece in Sydney's chances for finals this season after a raft of off-season exits. Reigning Golden Boot winner Adrian Segecic, Polish striker Patryk Klimala, Socceroos midfielder Anthony Caceres and German attacking midfielder Anas Ouahim were among the departures. The Sky Blues will be out for atonement after failing to make finals last season under coach Ufuk Talay, finishing seventh with a 10-7-9 record. "Sydney FC has set a standard in the A-League for many years. It's good to be part of such a successful club," Toure said in a club statement. "Being a player you are always looking to grow and improve every day and I feel that Sydney FC has the environment, players, coaches to do so." Toure made his way up the ranks at Adelaide United alongside brothers Musa and two-cap Socceroos striker Mohamed, who are at Danish Superliga club Randers FC. He is a two-time Australia Cup winner, having scored in every round - apart from the semi-final - in Adelaide's winning run in 2019 to earn the Mark Viduka Medal. Toure then added to his trophy cabinet after making the switch to Macarthur, scoring again in the 2022 final for the Bulls. "We've had an eye on Al Hassan for a bit as he is a quick, strong player and he will be able to give us plenty of versatility in the front third as we can deploy him as a striker and a winger," Talay said. "He is very talented in a one-on-one situation, and we believe he will help us break lines with his speed and the forward runs that he can provide us."
