Devon Koswal

Devon Koswal
Koswal with Telstar in 2024
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-08-21) 21 August 2003 (age 23)
Place of birth Rotterdam, Netherlands
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Sandefjord
Youth career
–2010 Alexandria '66
2010–2011 Spartaan '20
2011–2012 Excelsior
2012–2019 Spartaan '20
2019–2020 Dordrecht
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Dordrecht 23 (0)
2023–2026 Telstar 78 (1)
2026– Sandefjord 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:28, 17 May 2026 (UTC)

Devon Koswal (born 21 August 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Eliteserien club Sandefjord.

Career

Dordrecht

Koswal came through the ranks at VV Alexandria, Spartaan '20, SBV Excelsior and FC Dordrecht, and made his debut for the senior team, coming on as a substitute for Kürşad Sürmeli in a 1–0 victory over NAC Breda. He made his full debut in a 3–0 defeat to Almere City. However, he would struggle with injuries the following years, limiting his playing time for the first team.

Telstar

In August 2023, Koswal joined Eerste Divisie club Telstar on an amateur contract. He made his debut for the club on 28 August, coming on as a late substitute in a 3–1 league defeat to Jong AZ. On 15 April 2024, Koswal signed his first professional contract with Telstar, a one-year deal with an option for a further season.

During the 2024–25 season, he established himself as a regular starter and played an important role in Telstar's defensive setup. On 27 March 2025, the club exercised the option in his deal, extending his contract to 2026. Koswal featured in all six matches of the promotion play-offs and provided an assist in the 3–1 second-leg win over Willem II that secured Telstar's first promotion to the Eredivisie in 47 years.

Koswal made his Eredivisie debut on 10 August 2025, starting in a 2–0 away defeat to Ajax at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Sandefjord

On 19 June 2026, Koswal signed for Norwegian Eliteserien club Sandefjord on a contract until December 2029.

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Koswal is of Surinamese descent.

Career statistics

As of match played 17 May 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League KNVB Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Dordrecht 2020–21 Eerste Divisie 14000—140
2021–22 Eerste Divisie 5000—50
2022–23 Eerste Divisie 4000—40
Total 23000—230
Telstar 2023–24 Eerste Divisie 25110—261
2024–25 Eerste Divisie 2801060350
2025–26 Eredivisie 25020—270
Total 7814060881
Sandefjord 2026 Eliteserien 0000—00
Career total 101140601111
  1. ↑ Appearances in Eredivisie promotion/relegation playoffs

References

  1. 1 2 "De 'Virgil' van de Krommedijk: 'Als Rotterdammer was het genieten in De Kuip'". Voetbalzone (in Dutch). 3 September 2022. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  2. ↑ "Dewon Koswal". ESPN (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  3. 1 2 Devon Koswal at WorldFootball.net
  4. ↑ "NAC Breda vs. Dordrecht – 6 December 2020". Soccerway. 6 December 2020. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  5. ↑ "Almere City vs. Dordrecht – 22 January 2021". Soccerway. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  6. ↑ Francke, Corrado (20 June 2022). "Devon Koswal weer topfit na lang blessureleed: 'Hard voor getraind in de zomer'". RTV Dordrecht (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 5 December 2022. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  7. ↑ "Devon Koswal vertrekt naar Telstar". FC Dordrecht (Press release) (in Dutch). 15 August 2023. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  8. ↑ Dalsem, Kees van (28 August 2023). "Jongens van Jong AZ winnen van de mannen van Telstar. Ervaring niet voldoende om talenten te verslaan". Noordhollands Dagblad (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 29 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  9. ↑ "Telstar bindt talent Koswal langer" [Telstar extend talented youngster Koswal's contract]. SC Telstar (in Dutch). 15 April 2025. Archived from the original on 20 April 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  10. ↑ Brinkman, Erik-Jan (15 April 2025). "Amateur Devon Koswal tekent profcontract bij Telstar" [Amateur Devon Koswal signs professional contract with Telstar]. NH Nieuws (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 13 February 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  11. ↑ "Telstar informeert spelers over contracten" [Telstar inform players about contracts]. SC Telstar (in Dutch). 27 March 2025. Archived from the original on 27 March 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  12. ↑ Brandhorst, Stephan (27 March 2025). "Vlak voor de deadline bindt Telstar vier spelers een extra jaar" [Telstar extend contracts of four players just before the deadline]. NH Nieuws (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 30 March 2025. Retrieved 5 November 2025.
  13. ↑ "Telstar-captain Mitch Apau viert geboorte zoon en promotie: 'Spakenburg of eredivisie, daar gaan we nog over nadenken'". De Gelderlander (in Dutch). 1 June 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  14. ↑ "Telstar keert na 47 jaar terug in de Eredivisie, Willem II degradeert" [Telstar return to the Eredivisie after 47 years, Willem II relegated]. Voetbal International (in Dutch). 1 June 2025. Archived from the original on 1 June 2025. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
  15. ↑ "Ajax start eredivisie met moeizame thuisoverwinning op teruggekeerd Telstar" [Ajax open Eredivisie campaign with hard-fought home win over returning Telstar]. NOS (in Dutch). 10 August 2025. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  16. ↑ "Ajax 2–0 Telstar". ESPN. 10 August 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  17. ↑ "Devon Koswal er klar for Sandefjord Fotball" [Devon Koswal is ready for Sandefjord Fotball]. Sandefjord Fotball (in Norwegian). 19 June 2026. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  18. ↑ Brandhorst, Stephan (19 June 2026). "Transfervrije Telstar-verdediger Devon Koswal maakt overstap naar Noorwegen" [Telstar defender Devon Koswal, who is available on a free transfer, is set to move to Norway]. NH Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "De 'Virgil' van de Krommedijk: 'Als Rotterdammer was het genieten in De Kuip'". Voetbalzone. 9 March 2022.