Jonas Hector is a former professional footballer known for his versatility as a left-back and midfielder.
He was awarded the Saarland Athlete of the Year, recognizing his outstanding contributions to football.
Hector played for 1. FC Köln from 2012 to 2023, becoming a key player for the club.
Biography
Early Life
Jonas Armin Hector was born in Germany and began his football journey in his home state of Saarland. He started his youth career at SV Auersmacher, where he laid the foundation for his future in professional football. His early experiences in the sport shaped his skills and determination, leading him to pursue a career in the competitive world of football.
Career
Hector's professional career took off when he joined 1. FC Köln in 2010 after a brief stint with SV Auersmacher. He quickly made a name for himself, being promoted to the first team for the 2012–13 season. His debut came in the DFB-Pokal against SpVgg Unterhaching, and he soon established himself as a key player for Köln, making 24 appearances in his first season. In the 2013–14 season, he played a crucial role in helping Köln win the 2. Bundesliga championship, earning promotion to the Bundesliga. Over the years, Hector became known for his reliability and skill, being named Köln's Player of the Season in 2014–15 and earning the title of "Mr. Reliable" by local media.
On the international stage, Hector made his debut for the Germany national team in 2014 and went on to represent his country in major tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2016 and the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2017, where Germany emerged victorious. He retired from international football in 2020 after earning 43 caps and contributing to 28 wins.
Legacy
Hector's contributions to both his club and the national team have left a lasting impact. He is celebrated for his defensive prowess and leadership on the field, having captained Köln and played a pivotal role in their successes. His career is marked by significant achievements, including winning the 2. Bundesliga twice and the FIFA Confederations Cup with Germany, solidifying his status as a respected figure in German football.
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Career & Clubs
1. FC Köln
After beginning his youth career and its first steps in senior football with SV Auersmacher in his home state of Saarland, Hector transferred to 1. FC Köln in 2010. He was promoted to the first team by coach Holger Stanislawski for the 2012–13 season and was given a debut in the first round of the DFB-Pokal against SpVgg Unterhaching on 18 August 2012. On 27 August, he made his league debut in a 2. Bundesliga match against Erzgebirge Aue. He established himself as a starting player for Köln during the season, making 24 appearances in the league. In 2013–14, Hector started 33 of Köln's 34 matches as the FC won the second division championship, gaining promotion to the Bundesliga. On 4 November 2013, he scored his first professional goal in a 4–0 defeat of Union Berlin. The following season, he again played in all but one of Köln's league matches, making his Bundesliga debut against Hamburger SV on the first matchday. On 4 October 2014, he scored his first Bundesliga goal in a 3–2 loss at Eintracht Frankfurt. He was named Köln's Player of the Season for 2014–15 by the club's official website with 54.41% of the vote. On 31 December 2015, Hector was also named Köln's "Winner of the Year" by Cologne newspaper Express, who named the defender the club's "Mr. Reliable". On 7 February 2016, Hector captained Köln for the first time in a 1–1 draw with Hamburger SV. At the end of the 2015–16 season, Hector was reported to have the most crosses blocked in Bundesliga,…
On 7 November 2014, Hector was called up to the Germany national team for the first time ahead of a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match against Gibraltar and a friendly against Spain. Manager Joachim Löw said "We want to get to know Jonas Hector better; he's in good form for Cologne." He made his debut in the 4–0 win over Gibraltar in Nuremberg on 14 November, replacing Erik Durm for the last 18 minutes. On 4 September 2015, he started a Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland at left back and assisted goals for Thomas Müller and Mario Götze thus further staking his claim to the left back position for Germany. On 29 March 2016, Hector scored his first goal for Germany in a 4–1 win over Italy in Munich. On 31 May 2016, Hector was named in Germany's final 23-man squad for UEFA Euro 2016. On 2 July 2016, Hector scored the winning kick in the quarter-final penalty shootout against Italy to take the German team into the Euro 2016 semi-final stage. In 2017, Hector was named in Germany's squad for the Confederations Cup in Russia. He played in all-but-one of Germany's matches at the tournament as the nation went on to lift the title. On 15 May 2018, Hector was called up to Germany's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He was selected in Germany's final 23-man squad on 4 June 2018. On 14 October 2020, it was reported that Hector had retired from international football and would no longer represent Germany's national team. Of his 43 internationals for Germany his team won 28.
Club
International
Scores and results list Germany's goal tally first.
- Club
- SV Auersmacher (2009–2010)
- Club
- 1. FC Köln (2012–2023)
- Club
- Germany men's national association football team (2014–2019)
- Club
- 1. FC Köln II (2010–2012)
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- National team
- Germany
Trophies & Awards
- Award
- Saarland Athlete of the Year
Legacy
1. FC Köln
2. Bundesliga: 2013–14, 2018–19 Germany
FIFA Confederations Cup: 2017
Clubs
- SV Auersmacher2009–2010
- 1. FC Köln II2010–2012
- 1. FC Köln2012–2023
- Germany men's national association football team2014–2019
Played together with
Adam Matuszczyk1. FC Köln · 2010–2015
Adil Chihi1. FC Köln · 2005–2014
Alpay Özalan1. FC Köln · 2005–2007- Ammar Jemal1. FC Köln · 2011–2012
Anderson Lucoqui1. FC Köln
Andriy Voronin1. FC Köln · 2003–2004
Anthony Modeste1. FC Köln · 2015–2017- Anthony Modeste1. FC Köln · 2018–2022
Anthony Ujah1. FC Köln · 2012–2013- Anthony Ujah1. FC Köln · 2013–2015
- Archil Arveladze1. FC Köln · 2000–2003
Artjoms Rudņevs1. FC Köln · 2016–2017
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Identifiers & aliases
Jonas Armin Hector is a German former professional footballer who played as a left-back and midfielder.
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