Roberto Hilbert is a former professional footballer from Germany.
Hilbert earned eight caps with the Germany national team and twelve caps with the U21 team.
He played for Beşiktaş J.K. from 2010 to 2013.
Biography
Early Life
Roberto Jan Hilbert was born in Forchheim, West Germany, where he began his football journey at a young age. He played for local club SpVgg Jahn Forchheim before moving on to the youth teams of 1. FC Nürnberg and SpVgg Greuther Fürth, laying the foundation for his professional career.
Career
Hilbert's professional career kicked off in 2002 when he joined 1. SC Feucht in the Bayernliga. His impressive performances helped the team secure promotion to the Regionalliga, where he scored ten goals in 26 matches. This caught the attention of SpVgg Greuther Fürth, who signed him for their 2. Bundesliga campaign. During the 2005–06 season, he played 34 games and netted three goals.
In 2006, Hilbert made a significant move to VfB Stuttgart, where he quickly became a key player. His contributions were vital in helping Stuttgart win the Bundesliga title in 2007, their first in 15 years. He often played as a right midfielder but also filled in as a right-back when needed. After a successful stint, he signed with Beşiktaş in 2010, scoring his first goal for the Turkish club in a UEFA Europa League match against HJK Helsinki. In 2013, he joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen, continuing his career in the Bundesliga.
On the international stage, Hilbert earned eight caps for the Germany national team and made twelve appearances for the U21 team, scoring three goals. He made his senior debut in a friendly against Denmark in March 2007.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Hilbert has been recognized for his versatility on the field, playing both in midfield and defense. He has won notable honors, including the Bundesliga title with VfB Stuttgart and the Turkish Cup with Beşiktaş, marking him as a respected figure in German football.
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Career & Clubs
Born in Forchheim, West Germany, Hilbert played for local club SpVgg Jahn Forchheim In his youth before playing for the youth teams of 1. FC Nürnberg and SpVgg Greuther Fürth. In 2002, he was transferred to 1. SC Feucht in the fourth-tier Bayernliga, where he was one of the key players and started his professional career. After his club was promoted to the third-tier Regionalliga the following season, he scored ten goals in 26 games. On the basis of this performances at Feucht, Greuther Fürth re-signed him where he played in the 2. Bundesliga. In the 2005–06 season, he played in 34 games, scoring three times. In the summer of 2006, Hilbert joined top Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart. In his first season at Stuttgart, he became a regular in the first team which won the club's first championship in 15 years in May 2007. He usually played in right midfield, but is some times used as a right-back. After the injury of key striker Mario Gómez in the final phase of the 2007 championship, Hilbert played a more offensive part for several weeks and scored a number of decisive goals. He finished as Stuttgart's third best goalscorer, scoring seven times, like his teammate Thomas Hitzlsperger. On 22 June 2010, Hilbert signed a three-year contract with Beşiktaş. He scored his first goal for Beşiktaş against HJK Helsinki in the first leg of UEFA Europa League match on 17 August 2010. On 12 July 2013, Bayer Leverkusen announced on their homepage that they signed Hilbert on a free transfer.…
Hilbert has also made twelve appearances in the Germany U21 team, scoring three times. He made his international debut for the Germany national team in a friendly against Denmark on 28 March 2007.
- Club
- 1. SC Feucht (2002–2004)
- Club
- VfB Stuttgart (2006–2010)
- Club
- Germany men's national association football team (2007–2008)
- Club
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2013–)
- Club
- Germany national under-21 football team (2005–2006)
- Club
- 1. FC Nürnberg
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- National team
- Germany
- Club
- Beşiktaş J.K. (2010–2013)
- Club
- SpVgg Greuther Fürth (2004–2006)
Legacy
Clubs
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen2013current
- 1. FC Nürnbergcurrent
- 1. SC Feucht2002–2004
- SpVgg Greuther Fürth2004–2006
- Germany national under-21 football team2005–2006
- VfB Stuttgart2006–2010
- Germany men's national association football team2007–2008
- Beşiktaş J.K.2010–2013
Played together with
Aaron MokoenaBayer 04 Leverkusen · 1998–1999- Abdelaziz AhanfoufVfB Stuttgart
Abdelhamid Sabiri1. FC Nürnberg · 2016–2017
Abdoulay DiabyBeşiktaş J.K. · 2019–2020- Abdullah KeseroğluBayer 04 Leverkusen
Achim Beierlorzer1. FC Nürnberg · 1986–1988- Achim BeierlorzerSpVgg Greuther Fürth · 1989–1996
Adam Hloušek1. FC Nürnberg · 2012–2014- Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016
- Adam HloušekVfB Stuttgart · 2014–2016
Adam HložekBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2022–2024- Adam LedwońBayer 04 Leverkusen · 1998–1999
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Roberto Jan Hilbert is a German former professional footballer. At international level, he earned eight caps with the Germany national team and twelve caps with the U21 team.
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