Sebastian Hertner

Early career

Born on 2 May 1991 in Leonberg, Hertner started his career at the academy of KSG Gerlingen, before joining the academy of VfB Stuttgart in 2005. In the summer of 2009, Hertner joined VfB Stuttgart II for the 2009–10 season. Over three years, he made 65 appearances for Stuttgart II, scoring once. He joined Schalke 04 II in 2012, making 35 appearances in the Regionalliga West where he was the captain.

1860 Munich

After a season at Schalke 04 II, Hertner joined 1860 Munich on a three-year contract. In a friendly match against St. Gallen in July 2013, Hertner tore a muscle in his left thigh, meaning he missed the first game of the season against FC St. Pauli. He made his debut for 1860 Munich, coming on as a half-time substitute for Grzegorz Wojtkowiak in a DFB-Pokal 4–3 penalties victory over 1. FC Heidenheim, following a 1–1 draw. Over the course of the 2013–14 season, he made 21 league appearances in the 2. Bundesliga, whilst he made just one league appearance in the 2014–15 season before leaving on loan.

Erzgebirge Aue

On 20 January 2015, Hertner joined 2. Bundesliga side Erzgebirge Aue on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut for Aue on 6 February 2015 as a 65th-minute substitute in a 2–0 victory over RB Leipzig. Despite their relegation to the 3. Liga, it was announced he would join Aue on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee, signing a one-year contract with the club after making 10 appearances during his loan…

Hertner appeared for the Germany under-18 team and the under-19 team, having made 14 appearances for the former and five for the latter.