Robert Huth
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Robert Huth is a German
footballer who plays as a centre back for Premier League club Stoke City
.
Huth was signed for Chelsea
from the youth system of German club Union Berlin
in 2001 by then Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri
. He joined Middlesbrough
in 2006 and spent three years at the Riverside
before joining Stoke City for £5 million in 2009. After a successful 2010–11 season for Huth he was named as Stoke's player of the year
.
. In August 2003 Reading
tried to sign Huth on loan for the 2003–04 season but their bid was rejected by Chelsea. He made twenty appearances during the season and Huth stated that he happy to stay at Chelsea. In the 2004–05 season injury restricted him to few appearances for The Blues.
When the 2005–06 season started, Huth's chances of becoming a first choice player at Chelsea in the near future seemed limited as John Terry
, William Gallas
, and Ricardo Carvalho
ahead of him in the Chelsea squad. These were the preferred central defenders for Chelsea manager José Mourinho
, who had succeeded Ranieri in the summer of 2004. Mourinho did, however, reject a bid for Huth from German club Bayern Munich
in the summer of 2005. Huth scored twice for Chelsea, with one against MŠK Žilina
in a Champions League qualifier and the other against Birmingham City in the FA Cup. At the end of the 2005–06 season Huth stated that he was unhappy with his lack of first team chances which lead to Middlesbrough
, Wigan Athletic
and Everton
making bids. He said that he will join Middlesbrough after the 2006 World Cup after agreeing a five-year deal.
was scuppered when Huth failed a medical. Middlesbrough continued to track Huth and on 31 August he signed for the club for a fee of £6 million on a five-year contract. He scored his first Boro goal in a 2–1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on 5 December 2006. After injury trouble and a therefore disappointing first season, he made an impressive return to the first team in a Premier League away match against Portsmouth
on 29 December 2007.
After the departure of Jonathan Woodgate
to Tottenham Hotspur
Huth was paired in central defense with David Wheater
. On 3 February Huth scored against Newcastle United
to earn a point against Kevin Keegan
's team.
Following Middlesbrough's relegation from Premier League in the 2008–09 season, Huth was named captain of the squad, following Emanuel Pogatetz
's long term injury.
for £5 million. He made his Stoke debut in a 1–0 win over Sunderland
on 29 August 2009, replacing goalscorer Dave Kitson
. He celebrated his 100th League appearance by scoring his first Stoke goal on 4 October 2009 against Everton. On 17 October, Huth punched Matthew Upson
in the face during a match against West Ham United
, though he received no card from the referee. Huth was charged by the FA for the incident. He admitted his guilt the following day, and apologised for the incident. Huth was subsequently suspended for three matches by the FA
. Huth scored a 90th minute equaliser against Liverpool
on the 16 January 2010. He then scored his third Stoke goal in a 2–1 win over Portsmouth
. He was given the captains armband for Stoke's FA Cup
Quarter Final tie at his old club Chelsea which he described as a proud moment for himself.
Huth opened his account for the 2010–11 season with a 93rd minute winner against Aston Villa
to help Stoke record their first win of the season. He followed this up with goals against Birmingham City
, Wigan Athletic
, Blackburn Rovers
, Wolverhampton Wanderers
and two against Sunderland
. He also scored in the FA Cup
quarter final against West Ham United
helping Stoke to reach the semi-final stage for the first time since 1972, 39 years ago. He scored in the 5–0 FA Cup Semi-final
victory against Bolton Wanderers
becoming the first Stoke defender to score nine goals in a season. After a successful season for Huth he was named as player of the year
.
In the summer of 2011 manager Tony Pulis
signed former England international centre backs Jonathan Woodgate
and Matthew Upson
and Huth found himself playing at an unfamiliar right back position.
national team. He also played at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
. Together with a young Per Mertesacker
, he was the first-choice central defender for Germany at the 2005 Confederations Cup
.
On 29 June 2005, he scored his first goal for Germany in a 4–3 extra-time win against Mexico
during the third-place play-off at the 2005 Confederations Cup. He has scored 2 goals in 17 games for Germany, as of June 2006. His second goal for Germany came in a 4–1 defeat to Italy
in a friendly game played in Florence
in March 2006.
During the World Cup on home soil, Huth lost his place to Christoph Metzelder
as Mertesacker's first choice partner after being blamed for some defensive errors in several pre-tournament games and only started one game, the last group stage match against Ecuador
. He was recalled to the German national team for the first time since the 2006 World Cup
in a friendly against Switzerland
on 20 March 2008, because of his recent club form. He was later ruled out after suffering from a foot injury.
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Huth decided to support Werder Bremen
as Hertha Berlin were rarely on TV. He was a ball boy
at the 1997 DFB-Pokal Final.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
footballer who plays as a centre back for Premier League club Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
.
Huth was signed for Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
from the youth system of German club Union Berlin
1. FC Union Berlin
1. FC Union Berlin is a German association football club based in Berlin. It is one of two sides in the city bearing the name Union that emerged during the Cold War and played in East Germany, while the other played in the west. The club currently plays in the 2. Fußball-Bundesliga.-Foundation to...
in 2001 by then Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri
Claudio Ranieri
Claudio Ranieri, is an Italian football manager, currently in charge as head coach of Internazionale.He has also managed many other well-known clubs in Europe, including Cagliari, Napoli, Fiorentina, Valencia, Atlético Madrid, Chelsea, Parma, Juventus and Roma.-Early life:Ranieri attended St...
. He joined Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
in 2006 and spent three years at the Riverside
Riverside Stadium
The Riverside Stadium is a football stadium in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, which has been the home of Middlesbrough F.C. since it opened in 1995...
before joining Stoke City for £5 million in 2009. After a successful 2010–11 season for Huth he was named as Stoke's player of the year
Player of the year award
Several sports leagues honour their best player with an award called Player of the Year. In the United States, this type of award is usually called a Most Valuable Player award...
.
Chelsea
Huth made his debut for Chelsea at the age of 17 in the last game of the 2001–02 season, coming on as a sub at the half-time in a 3–1 defeat at the hands of Aston VillaAston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
. In August 2003 Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
tried to sign Huth on loan for the 2003–04 season but their bid was rejected by Chelsea. He made twenty appearances during the season and Huth stated that he happy to stay at Chelsea. In the 2004–05 season injury restricted him to few appearances for The Blues.
When the 2005–06 season started, Huth's chances of becoming a first choice player at Chelsea in the near future seemed limited as John Terry
John Terry
John George Terry is an English professional footballer. Terry plays in a centre back position and is the captain of Chelsea in the Premier League...
, William Gallas
William Gallas
William Eric Gallas is a French footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur.Gallas began his career in France, before being signed by English club Chelsea in 2001. He transferred to rivals Arsenal as part of an exchange deal in 2006...
, and Ricardo Carvalho
Ricardo Carvalho
Ricardo Alberto Silveira de Carvalho OIH , is a footballer who plays as a centre back for Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid.Carvalho was born in Amarante where he played for the local team, Amarante Futebol Clube. By his great performance as a youngster, he was spotted by the Portuguese powerhouse,...
ahead of him in the Chelsea squad. These were the preferred central defenders for Chelsea manager José Mourinho
José Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
, who had succeeded Ranieri in the summer of 2004. Mourinho did, however, reject a bid for Huth from German club Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
in the summer of 2005. Huth scored twice for Chelsea, with one against MŠK Žilina
MŠK Žilina
MŠK Žilina is a Slovak football club, based in the town of Žilina. They play in the Slovak Superliga and are one of the most successful clubs in this competition, having won five championships since the league's inception in 1993. The club and their supporters alike are nicknamed Šošoni...
in a Champions League qualifier and the other against Birmingham City in the FA Cup. At the end of the 2005–06 season Huth stated that he was unhappy with his lack of first team chances which lead to Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
, Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
and Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
making bids. He said that he will join Middlesbrough after the 2006 World Cup after agreeing a five-year deal.
Middlesbrough
On 13 July 2006, a proposed transfer to MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
was scuppered when Huth failed a medical. Middlesbrough continued to track Huth and on 31 August he signed for the club for a fee of £6 million on a five-year contract. He scored his first Boro goal in a 2–1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on 5 December 2006. After injury trouble and a therefore disappointing first season, he made an impressive return to the first team in a Premier League away match against Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
on 29 December 2007.
After the departure of Jonathan Woodgate
Jonathan Woodgate
Jonathan Simon Woodgate is an English footballer who plays for Stoke City in the Premier League.Woodgate started his football career at Leeds United where he established himself in the starting eleven. However, Woodgate was sold to Newcastle United for £9 million in January 2003. He impressed...
to Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
Huth was paired in central defense with David Wheater
David Wheater
David James Wheater is an English footballer who plays for Bolton Wanderers. He is a centre back, although he is capable of playing at right back as well.-Middlesbrough:...
. On 3 February Huth scored against Newcastle United
Newcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
to earn a point against Kevin Keegan
Kevin Keegan
Joseph Kevin Keegan, OBE is a former international footballer and former manager of the England national football team and several English clubs, most notably Newcastle United....
's team.
Following Middlesbrough's relegation from Premier League in the 2008–09 season, Huth was named captain of the squad, following Emanuel Pogatetz
Emanuel Pogatetz
Emanuel Pogatetz is an Austrian footballer who currently plays for Hannover 96 as a defender.- Club career :Pogatetz's career started at Sturm Graz before going to Kärnten and later to Bayer Leverkusen...
's long term injury.
Stoke City
On 27 August 2009, Huth signed for Stoke CityStoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
for £5 million. He made his Stoke debut in a 1–0 win over Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
on 29 August 2009, replacing goalscorer Dave Kitson
Dave Kitson
David Barry "Dave" Kitson is an English footballer who plays for Football League Championship side Portsmouth as a striker.-Early life:...
. He celebrated his 100th League appearance by scoring his first Stoke goal on 4 October 2009 against Everton. On 17 October, Huth punched Matthew Upson
Matthew Upson
Matthew James Upson is an English footballer who plays for Stoke City in the Premier League. He is a central defender and he has played for England at full international level including at the 2010 World Cup....
in the face during a match against West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
, though he received no card from the referee. Huth was charged by the FA for the incident. He admitted his guilt the following day, and apologised for the incident. Huth was subsequently suspended for three matches by the FA
The Football Association
The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
. Huth scored a 90th minute equaliser against Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
on the 16 January 2010. He then scored his third Stoke goal in a 2–1 win over Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
. He was given the captains armband for Stoke's FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
Quarter Final tie at his old club Chelsea which he described as a proud moment for himself.
Huth opened his account for the 2010–11 season with a 93rd minute winner against Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
to help Stoke record their first win of the season. He followed this up with goals against Birmingham City
Birmingham City F.C.
Birmingham City Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Birmingham, England. Formed in 1875 as Small Heath Alliance, they became Small Heath in 1888, then Birmingham in 1905, finally becoming Birmingham City in 1943.They were relegated at the end of the...
, Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
, Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
and two against Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
. He also scored in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
quarter final against West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
helping Stoke to reach the semi-final stage for the first time since 1972, 39 years ago. He scored in the 5–0 FA Cup Semi-final
FA Cup Semi-finals
The FA Cup Semi-finals are played to determine which teams will contest the FA Cup Final. They are the penultimate phase of the FA Cup, the oldest football tournament in the world.- Location :...
victory against Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
becoming the first Stoke defender to score nine goals in a season. After a successful season for Huth he was named as player of the year
Player of the year award
Several sports leagues honour their best player with an award called Player of the Year. In the United States, this type of award is usually called a Most Valuable Player award...
.
In the summer of 2011 manager Tony Pulis
Tony Pulis
Anthony Richard "Tony" Pulis is a Welsh former football player and is currently the manager of Stoke City. Pulis obtained his FA coaching badge at the age of 19, followed by his UEFA 'A' licence aged 21 – making him one of the youngest professional players ever to have obtained the qualification...
signed former England international centre backs Jonathan Woodgate
Jonathan Woodgate
Jonathan Simon Woodgate is an English footballer who plays for Stoke City in the Premier League.Woodgate started his football career at Leeds United where he established himself in the starting eleven. However, Woodgate was sold to Newcastle United for £9 million in January 2003. He impressed...
and Matthew Upson
Matthew Upson
Matthew James Upson is an English footballer who plays for Stoke City in the Premier League. He is a central defender and he has played for England at full international level including at the 2010 World Cup....
and Huth found himself playing at an unfamiliar right back position.
International career
Huth is a viable option in dead-ball situations due to the tremendous power with which he can kick the ball. From a young age, Huth was already a member of the GermanGermany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
national team. He also played at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
2003 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in United Arab Emirates between November 27 and December 19, 2003. The 2003 championship was the 14th contested...
. Together with a young Per Mertesacker
Per Mertesacker
Per Mertesacker is a German footballer who plays as a defender for Arsenal and Germany. Mertesacker is a youth product of Hannover 96 and he made his senior league debut in November 2003. Mertesacker was soon dubbed "the Defence Pole" by German tabloids and gained a reputation for his good...
, he was the first-choice central defender for Germany at the 2005 Confederations Cup
2005 FIFA Confederations Cup
-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack...
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Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
during the third-place play-off at the 2005 Confederations Cup. He has scored 2 goals in 17 games for Germany, as of June 2006. His second goal for Germany came in a 4–1 defeat to Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
in a friendly game played in Florence
Florence
Florence is the capital city of the Italian region of Tuscany and of the province of Florence. It is the most populous city in Tuscany, with approximately 370,000 inhabitants, expanding to over 1.5 million in the metropolitan area....
in March 2006.
During the World Cup on home soil, Huth lost his place to Christoph Metzelder
Christoph Metzelder
Christoph Tobias Metzelder is a German footballer who plays for FC Schalke 04 as a central defender....
as Mertesacker's first choice partner after being blamed for some defensive errors in several pre-tournament games and only started one game, the last group stage match against Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
. He was recalled to the German national team for the first time since the 2006 World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
in a friendly against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
on 20 March 2008, because of his recent club form. He was later ruled out after suffering from a foot injury.
International goals
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| Chelsea Chelsea F.C. Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four... |
2001–02 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002–03 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2003–04 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 1 | |
| 2004–05 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 1 | |
| 2005–06 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 62 | 2 | |
| Middlesbrough Middlesbrough F.C. Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889... |
2006–07 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 14 | 1 | |
| 2007–08 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 16 | 1 | ||
| 2008–09 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 28 | 0 | ||
| 2009–10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | 5 | 0 | ||
| Total | 53 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 2 | |
| Stoke City Stoke City F.C. Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts... |
2009–10 | 32 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 37 | 3 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Stoke City F.C. season The 2010–11 season was the 148th season in Stoke City F.C.s history, their third in the Premier League and 111th in the league system of English football. Their 11th place finish in the 2009–10 season means it is their third successive season in the Premier League... |
35 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | – | 44 | 9 | ||
| 2011–12 2011–12 Stoke City F.C. season The 2011–12 season is the 149th season in Stoke City F.C.s history, their fourth in the Premier League and 112th in the league system of English football. Their 13th place finish in the 2010–11 season means it is their fourth successive season in the Premier League... |
11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| Total | 78 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 101 | 12 | |
| Career Total | 173 | 11 | 26 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 226 | 16 | |
International
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Club
ChelseaChelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
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- FA Premier League Champions (2): 2004–05, 2005–06
- Premier League Asia TrophyPremier League Asia TrophyThe Premier League Asia Trophy is a friendly four-team pre-season football tournament held in Asia every two years. The competition is contested by three Premier League football clubs and the home team...
Winners (1): 2003
Stoke City
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
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- FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
runner-up: 2010–112010–11 FA CupThe 2010–11 FA Cup was the 130th season of the world's oldest association football knock-out competition; The Football Association Challenge Cup, or FA Cup for short...
Country
Germany national football teamGermany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
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- Confederations CupFIFA Confederations CupThe FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships , along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host nation, to bring the number of teams...
third place: 20052005 FIFA Confederations Cup-Group B:---------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:-----Third place playoff:-Final:-Awards:-Goal scorers:5 goals Adriano4 goals Luciano Figueroa John Aloisi Michael Ballack... - World CupFIFA World CupThe FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
third place: 20062006 FIFA World CupThe 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
Individual
- Stoke City coaching staff's player of the year: 2010
- Sir Stanley Matthews Potteries Footballer of the Year: 2011
- Stoke City player of the year: 20112010–11 Stoke City F.C. seasonThe 2010–11 season was the 148th season in Stoke City F.C.s history, their third in the Premier League and 111th in the league system of English football. Their 11th place finish in the 2009–10 season means it is their third successive season in the Premier League...
- Stoke City Players' Player of the Year: 2011
Personal life
Growing up in BerlinBerlin
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
Huth decided to support Werder Bremen
SV Werder Bremen
SV Werder Bremen is a German sports club best known for its association football team playing in Bremen, in the northwest German federal state of the same name. The club was founded on 4 February 1899 as Fußballverein Werder by a group of sixteen vocational high school students who had won a prize...
as Hertha Berlin were rarely on TV. He was a ball boy
Ball Boy
Ball Boy is a comic strip in the UK comic The Beano and also the name of the main character. It first appeared in issue 1735, dated 18 October 1975. It features a five-a-side football team that includes:* Ball Boy - the captain of the team, Ball Boy bears resemblances to The Dandy's Owen Goal...
at the 1997 DFB-Pokal Final.
External links
- Robert Huth profile at stokecityfc.com
- Fussballdaten profile
- Premier League profile