Robert Huth
German former professional footballer and three-time Premier League winner.
Robert Huth (born 18 August 1984) is a German former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is a three-time Premier League winner (twice with Chelsea and once with Leicester City) and has made the most Premier League appearances (322) by a German player.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 18 August 1984
- Birthplace
- Biesdorf, East Berlin, East Germany
- Height
- 1.91 m / 6 ft 3 in
- Position
- Centre-back
- Total caps
- 326
- Total goals
- 21
Lore & Background
Huth was born in Biesdorf, East Berlin, and played for local side VfB Fortuna Biesdorf and then the youth teams at 1. FC Union Berlin before joining English side Chelsea in 2001. He made his debut for Chelsea at age 17 in the last game of the 2001–02 season. After struggling to establish himself at Chelsea, he joined Middlesbrough in August 2006 for £6 million. He spent three years at Middlesbrough and after the club was relegated in 2009, he signed for Stoke City for a then-club record fee of £5 million. After a successful 2010–11 season which saw him play in the FA Cup final, he was named Stoke's Player of the Year. He joined Leicester on loan in February 2015, helping them avoid relegation, then joined permanently and helped them win the Premier League title in 2016.
Reader's Guide
Huth was a Germany international, earning 19 caps and scoring two goals between 2004 and 2009. He was part of the Germany squad which came third at the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Did You Know?
- He scored twice for Chelsea, once against MŠK Žilina in a Champions League qualifier and once against Birmingham City in the FA Cup.
- Huth was sent off for a tackle on David Meyler while playing for Stoke, but replays showed he pulled out of the challenge.
- He suffered viral meningitis in August 2012 but made a full recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Robert Huth?
Robert Huth is a retired German central defender who spent a significant portion of his career playing in English football.
What was his role at Leicester City?
He served as a key centre-back during the club's miraculous 2015–16 Premier League title-winning season.
How many top-flight titles has he won?
Throughout his career, he secured the English top-flight championship on three separate occasions with different clubs.
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