Devon Koswal Explained

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

Career

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.^[1] He made his full debut in a 3–0 defeat to Almere City.^[2] However, he would struggle with injuries the following years, limiting his playing time for the first team.^[3]

In the summer of 2023, Koswal joined Eerste Divisie club Telstar on an amateur contract.^[4] He made his debut for the club on 28 August 2023, replacing Sebbe Augustijns in the 83rd minute of a 3–1 league loss to Jong AZ.^[5]

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Koswal is of Surinamese descent.^{[6] [7]}

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			KNVB Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Dordrecht	2020–21	Eerste Divisie	14	0	0	0	—		14	0
	2021–22	Eerste Divisie	5	0	0	0	—		5	0
	2022–23	Eerste Divisie	4	0	0	0	—		4	0
	Total		23	0	0	0	—		23	0
Telstar	2023–24	Eerste Divisie	25	1	1	0	—		26	1
	2024–25	Eerste Divisie	7	0	0	0	—		7	0
	Total		32	1	1	0	—		33	1
Career total			55	1	1	0	0	0	56	1

Notes and References

1. Web site: NAC Breda vs. Dordrecht – 6 December 2020. Soccerway. 6 December 2020. 27 February 2022.
2. Web site: Almere City vs. Dordrecht – 22 January 2021. Soccerway. 22 January 2021. 27 February 2022.
3. News: Francke . Corrado . Devon Koswal weer topfit na lang blessureleed: 'Hard voor getraind in de zomer' . 6 September 2023 . RTV Dordrecht . 20 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221205222403/https://www.rtvdordrecht.nl/nieuws/devon-koswal-weer-topfit-na-lang-blessureleed-hard-voor-getraind-in-de-zomer . 5 December 2022 . nl.
4. Devon Koswal vertrekt naar Telstar . FC Dordrecht . 6 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230816082629/https://fcdordrecht.nl/geen-categorie/devon-koswal-vertrekt-naar-telstar/ . 16 August 2023 . nl . 15 August 2023.
5. News: Dalsem . Kees van . Jongens van Jong AZ winnen van de mannen van Telstar. Ervaring niet voldoende om talenten te verslaan . 6 September 2023 . Noordhollands Dagblad . 28 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230829023601/https://www.noordhollandsdagblad.nl/cnt/dmf20230828_80933457 . 29 August 2023 . nl.
6. News: De 'Virgil' van de Krommedijk: 'Als Rotterdammer was het genieten in De Kuip' . 6 September 2023 . Voetbalzone . 3 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230906113821/https://www.voetbalzone.nl/nieuws/de-virgil-van-de-krommedijk-als-rotterdammer-was-het-genieten-in-de-kuip/407766 . 6 September 2023 . nl.
7. Web site: De 'Virgil' van de Krommedijk: 'Als Rotterdammer was het genieten in De Kuip'. 9 March 2022. Voetbalzone.