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Justin Hubner

Justin Hubner
Hubner with Indonesia in 2024
Personal information
Full name Justin Quincy Hubner[1]
Date of birth (2003-09-14) 14 September 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[2]
Position(s) Centre-back, defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Fortuna Sittard
Number 28
Youth career
Brabant United
Willem II
2017–2019 Den Bosch
2020–2025 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2025 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
2024 → Cerezo Osaka (loan) 6 (0)
2025– Fortuna Sittard 2 (0)
International career‡
2021–2023 Netherlands U20 12 (0)
2022 Indonesia U20 2 (0)
2024– Indonesia U23 5 (0)
2024– Indonesia 18 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17 August 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 June 2025

Justin Quincy Hubner (born 14 September 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Eredivisie club Fortuna Sittard. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Indonesia national team.

Club career

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FC Den Bosch

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As a youth player, Hubner joined the youth academy of Dutch second tier side Den Bosch.[3][4]

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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In February 2020, Hubner joined English Premier League side, Wolverhampton Wanderers from Den Bosch, with his new club describing him as a left sided centre back who would go into their academy squad.[5] On 1 February 2023, Wolves announced Hubner had signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract keeping him at the club until June 2025.[6]

On 2 December 2023, he was named to the bench for the Premier League match against Arsenal.[7]

He was released by Wolverhampton Wanderers on June 6th 2025.[8]

Loan to Cerezo Osaka

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On 12 March 2024, Hubner joined J1 League club Cerezo Osaka on a season-long loan.[9][10][11]

On 16 July 2024, Hubner's loan was terminated prematurely by Cerezo, and he returned to Wolves. He made 6 appearances in the J1 league and 2 appearances in the J.League Cup.[12]

Fortuna Sittard

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On 29 July 2025, Fortuna Sittard announced that Hubner has signed with the club on a three-year contract.[13] On 8 August 2025, he made his debut against Go Ahead Eagles, as the match ended in a 2−2 draw.[14]

International career

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Netherlands youth

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Hubner represented the Netherlands under-19 football team,[15][16] and on 25 March 2023 he played for the Netherlands under-20 in a friendly against France under-20.[17]

Indonesia

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In October 2022 Hubner was called up to the Indonesia under-20 team.[18] Indonesia manager Shin Tae-yong pointed to the selection of Rafael Struick, Ivar Jenner, and Hubner as foreign based players ahead of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and Indonesia hosting the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.[19][20][21]

Hubner (right) playing for Indonesia in a match against Australia at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Hubner joined the Indonesia squad for a training camp in Turkey in November 2022.[22] He was quoted as saying "I am currently in Turkey to join the Indonesian national team. I am very happy to have the opportunity to play with my friends. I hope to make Indonesia proud."[23] On 17 November, he played for the Indonesia under-20 against France under-20 in a friendly match in Spain.[24] He also played against Slovakia under-20 two days later.[25]

On 2 January 2024, Hubner made his debut for the Indonesia senior team against Libya in a friendly match. On 15 January, Hubner made his competitive debut in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup against Iraq. He helped the team reached their first-ever knockout stage.[26]

In April 2024, Hubner was named in the Indonesia under-23 final squad for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup held in Qatar. On 18 April, he made his debut for the under-23 team despite having played 90 minutes a day earlier for Cerezo in the J.League Cup.[27]

Personal life

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Hubner's father is of Indonesian descent, with family in Makassar,[28] while his mother is Dutch. On 3 November 2023, Erick Thohir, President of PSSI, told the press that Hubner would be naturalized as an Indonesian citizen as soon as possible.[29]

On 6 December 2023, Hubner officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.[30]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 17 August 2025[31]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2023–24 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cerezo Osaka (loan) 2024 J1 League 6 0 0 0 2[a] 0 0 0 8 0
Fortuna Sittard 2025–26 Eredivisie 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Career total 8 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 0
  1. ^ Appearances in J. League Cup

International

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As of match played 10 June 2025[32]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Indonesia 2024 15 0
2025 3 0
Total 18 0

Honours

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individual

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2024/25 Updated Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 7 February 2025. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Justin Quincy Hubner". pssi.org. PSSI. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Nederlander (17) verwacht dit seizoen al zijn debuut te maken bij 'Wolves'". voetbalzone.nl. 29 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Justin (16) gescout voor Wolverhampton Wanderers: 'Deze kans laat ik niet schieten'". omroepbrabant.nl. 15 January 2020. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  5. ^ "Wolves sign promising defender Hubner". Wolves.co.uk.
  6. ^ "Hubner extends Wolves stay". Wolves.co.uk. 1 February 2023. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  7. ^ "ARSENAL VS. WOLVES 2-1". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  8. ^ "Wolves confirm 2025 retained list | Club | News". Wolves.co.uk. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  9. ^ "Justin Hubner Resmi Dipinjamkan Wolves ke Cerezo Osaka" (in Indonesian). CNN Indonesia. 12 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Hubner secures loan to Japan". wolves.co.uk. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  11. ^ "ジャスティン ハブナー選手 ウルヴァーハンプトン ワンダラーズFＣより期限付き移籍加入について". cerezo.jp (in Japanese). 12 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  12. ^ "ジャスティン ハブナー選手 期限付き移籍終了について" [Justin Hubner's loan transfer ends]. cerezo.jp (in Japanese). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Fortuna haalt Hubner terug naar Nederland" [Fortuna brings Hubner back to the Netherlands]. Fortuna Sittard (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  14. ^ Bintang, Cikal. "Perasaan Justin Hubner jalani debut bersama Fortuna Sittard di Eredivisie 2025–2026" [Justin Hubner's feelings on making his debut with Fortuna Sittard in the 2025–26 Eredivisie]. Okezone Bola (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  15. ^ "Profile of Justin Hubner, Blood of Jakarta Who Had Strengthened the Dutch National Team". Merdeka.com. 25 October 2022. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  16. ^ "Ignored by PSSI, Justin Hubner officially called up to the Netherlands U-19 team". Vocketfc.com. 2 September 2021. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  17. ^ "Emegha fires Netherlands U20 to win over France". Football-oranje.com. 25 March 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  18. ^ "Indonesia will add two naturalised players from the Netherlands". Vocketfc.com. 23 October 2022. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  19. ^ "The last chip of a naturalized player in the Indonesian U-20 national team, Rafael Struijk is Shin Tae-yong's choice". Bolanas.bolasport.com.
  20. ^ "Iwan Bule's promise to Justin Hubner to Rafael Struick, who is ready to be naturalized". Bolasport.com.
  21. ^ "Justin Hubner & Ivar Jenner Ready to Defend the Indonesian National Team, Will Go through the Naturalization Process". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  22. ^ "Ivar Jenner And Justin Hubner Anthusias Join The U-20 National Team In Turkey". Voi.id. 10 November 2022. Archived from the original on 20 May 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  23. ^ "Following to Turkey, Justin Hubner and Ivar Jenner follow TC Indonesia U-20 National Team". Vocketfc.com. 10 November 2022. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  24. ^ "Hasil Uji Coba: Ivar Jenner & Justin Hubner Starter, Timnas U-20 Ditekuk Prancis". kumparan.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  25. ^ "Timnas Indonesia Kalah 1-2 dari Slovakia, Hubner Kartu Merah". cnnindonesia.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  26. ^ "26 Pemain Timnas Indonesia di Piala Asia 2023". PSSI - Football Association of Indonesia (in Indonesian). 4 January 2024. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  27. ^ "Indonesia Vs Australia, Jeam Kelly Sroyer Ditandu Keluar, Hubner Masuk". Kompas Bola (in Indonesian). 18 April 2024. Archived from the original on 9 November 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  28. ^ "Profile and Biodata of Justin Hubner, Wolves Makassar-Bandung Defender Prospective U20 Indonesian National Team Player". 17 December 2023.
  29. ^ "Kejutan dari Erick Thohir: Justin Hubner Segera Dinaturalisasi". pssi.org (in Indonesian). 3 November 2023. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  30. ^ "Justin Hubner Resmi Menjadi WNI". pssi.org (in Indonesian). 6 December 2023. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  31. ^ Justin Hubner at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  32. ^ "Justin Hubner". National Football Teams. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  33. ^ "Instagram".
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