Benjamin Hübner

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.

Coaching career After retiring as a player, Hübner completed a trainee programme at TSG Hoffenheim before joining the club's U19 team. In February 2024, he was promoted to assistant coach of the first team under Pellegrino Matarazzo, helping Hoffenheim qualify for the UEFA Europa League. On 1 July 2025, Hübner was appointed assistant coach of the Germany national team under Julian Nagelsmann, a role he held until July 2026 following Germany's elimination at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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 2. Bundesliga: 2014–15