Koen Casteels, born on 25 June 1992 (age 34), is a Belgian goalkeeper now with Al-Qadsiah. A commanding 6ft 6in (1.97m), he built his senior career in Germany after coming through in Belgium, with his early development given substance by first-team football at 1899 Hoffenheim. His busiest league season there came in 2012-13, when he made 16 appearances.
The main body of his career, though, belongs to Wolfsburg. Across nine seasons he made 238 league appearances, enough to make that spell the clear centre of his professional life rather than just another stop on the way. It was there that he became an established Bundesliga goalkeeper, durable and trusted over a long stretch.
Casteels later moved on to Al-Qadsiah, where he remains part of the first-team picture. In 2026-27, he has made three Pro League appearances. His career is a straightforward one to read: early grounding in Germany, a long and substantial run at Wolfsburg, and a later chapter in Saudi Arabia.
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