Benjamin Hübner
German footballer
Benjamin Hübner (born 4 July 1989) is a German former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Career
Early career
Born in Wiesbaden, Hübner made his professional debut in the 2. Bundesliga for Wehen Wiesbaden on 18 May 2008 when he came on as a substitute for Benjamin Siegert in the 90th minute in a game against Freiburg.
Ingolstadt
On 6 May 2014, he signed a three-year contract with FC Ingolstadt.
TSG Hoffenheim
On 18 May 2016, he signed a contract with TSG Hoffenheim.
Retirement
On 6 December 2022, Hübner announced his retirement from football after persistent injuries had resulted in him playing just 478 minutes in two-and-a-half years.
Personal life
His brothers Christopher and Florian are professional footballers and his father Bruno is director of sports at Eintracht Frankfurt.
Career statistics
Honours
FC Ingolstadt
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