Dario Hübner

Dario Hübner (; ; born 28 April 1967) is an Italian former professional footballer. Nicknamed ("The Bison"), he scored over 300 goals throughout his career, only playing in the higher divisions towards the end of his career. Hübner became the oldest player to win the Serie A top scorer award, which he managed during the 2001–02 Serie A season at the age of 35; this record was later broken by Luca Toni in 2015, who won the award at the age of 38.

An opportunistic forward with an eye for goal, and an accurate finisher (with both his head and feet) and penalty taker, he was, however, questioned for his work-rate and behaviour at times. 38 of Hübner's career goals came from penalties, whilst he was sent off ten times throughout his career, also receiving 36 yellow cards.

Career Born in Muggia, Province of Trieste, Hübner started his career in 1987–88 at Pievigina, in Interregionale, scoring ten goals. He later also played in Pergocrema (1988–89), Fano (1989–92) in Serie C, and Cesena (1992–97), in Serie B. He is currently Piacenza's all-time Serie A top scorer.

After his time with Piacenza, he later played for Ancona during the first half of the 2003–04 Serie A season, although he was unable score or help the club avoid the relegation zone, and subsequently moved to Serie A club Perugia (2004), where he was also unsuccessful in helping the club to avoid relegation. He later moved on to play for Mantova in Serie C1 (2004–05).

In September 2005 he left professional football and signed for Chiari of Serie D, which he left two months later to join Rodengo Saiano, another Serie D club (2005–06).

In 2007–08 season, he played for Orsa Corte Franca of Eccellenza (2006–09), also later playing with Castel Mella (2009–10) and Cavenago (2010–11), before retiring and working as a coach.

Personal life Hübner is of German heritage on his father's side; his paternal grandfather was from Frankfurt, but he later moved to Trieste.

He used to be an avid smoker, smoking more than 20 cigarettes per day, even on the bench during his time at Brescia, and was also known for drinking grappa.

Career statistics

Honours Fano Lega Pro Seconda Divisione Group C: 1989–90

Individual Serie A top scorer: 2001–02 (24 goals, alongside David Trezeguet) Serie B top scorer: 1995–96 (22 goals) Serie C1 top scorer: 1991–92, Girone A (14 goals)