Koen Kostons
Dutch footballer (born 1999)
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Koen Kostons (born 18 September 1999) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker for Eredivisie club PEC Zwolle.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 September 1999 | ||
| Place of birth | Genk, Belgium | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | PEC Zwolle | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2013 | Lanaken VV | ||
| 2013–2017 | MVV | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2021 | MVV | 97 | (12) |
| 2021–2022 | Dalkurd | 20 | (12) |
| 2022–2024 | MVV | 56 | (18) |
| 2024–2025 | SC Paderborn | 32 | (7) |
| 2025 | → Kortrijk (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2025– | PEC Zwolle | 22 | (10) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:16, 13 February 2026 (UTC) | |||
Career
MVV
Kostons progressed through MVV's youth academy, joining their setup as a thirteen-year-old from boyhood club Lanaken VV.[3][4] In the 2016–17 Eerste Divisie season, he was included in the matchday squad of the first team on several occasions, but did not yet make his debut.[3] He made his debut on 19 September 2017 in a 3–2 loss to AZ in the KNVB Cup, replacing Christophe Janssens in the 90th minute.[5][6] Kostons made his league debut on 6 October 2017 in a 3–2 loss against Almere City, coming off the bench in the 88th minute for Shermaine Martina.[7][8] On 24 November 2017, he scored his first professional goal in a 3–1 victory against Helmond Sport.[9]
Dalkurd
On 27 July 2021, Kostons joined Swedish third-tier Ettan club Dalkurd.[10] He made his debut for Dalkurd on 15 August 2021, also scoring his first goal for the club, in a 1–1 draw against Umeå FC.[11]
He was part of Dalkurd's promotion to the second highest level in Sweden, Superettan, scoring 11 goals in 16 appearances.[1][12]
Return to MVV
On 4 July 2022, Kostons returned to his former club MVV on a two-year contract.[13][14] He made his return debut for MVV on the first matchday of the 2022–23 season, starting at forward alongside Orhan Džepar in a 3–1 loss to Jong AZ.[15] The following week he scored his first goal for the club upon returning, opening the score in a 3–1 home win over NAC Breda.[16]
SC Paderborn
In January 2024 Kostons joined 2. Bundesliga club SC Paderborn.[17]
Loan to Kortrijk
On 30 January 2025, Kostons moved on loan to Kortrijk in Belgium until the end of the 2024–25 season.[18]
PEC Zwolle
On 17 July 2025, Kostons joined PEC Zwolle on a four-year contract.[19]
Career statistics
- As of match played 7 February 2026[1]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| MVV | 2017–18 | Eerste Divisie | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| 2018–19 | Eerste Divisie | 33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | — | 33 | 6 | ||
| 2019–20 | Eerste Divisie | 21 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 22 | 1 | ||
| 2020–21 | Eerste Divisie | 30 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 31 | 5 | ||
| Total | 97 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 101 | 13 | ||
| Dalkurd | 2021 | Ettan Norra | 14 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 16 | 11 |
| 2022 | Superettan | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 1 | ||
| Total | 20 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 12 | ||
| MVV | 2022–23 | Eerste Divisie | 36 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 9 |
| 2023–24 | Eerste Divisie | 20 | 9 | 1 | 0 | — | 21 | 9 | ||
| Total | 56 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 19 | ||
| SC Paderborn | 2023–24 | 2. Bundesliga | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 4 | |
| 2024–25 | 2. Bundesliga | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 | 3 | ||
| Total | 32 | 7 | 0 | 0 | — | 32 | 7 | |||
| K.V. Kortrijk (loan) | 2024–25 | Belgian Pro League | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |
| PEC Zwolle | 2025–26 | Eredivisie | 22 | 10 | 2 | 1 | — | 24 | 11 | |
| Career total | 240 | 59 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 250 | 62 | ||
