Justin Hubner

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Justin Hubner
Indonesia v Vietnam WCQ 2024 (Justin Hubner 2).jpg
Hubner with Indonesia in 2024
Personal information
Full name Justin Quincy Hubner [1]
Date of birth (2003-09-14) 14 September 2003 (age 22)
Place of birth 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) [2]
Position(s)
Team information
Current team
 Fortuna Sittard
Number 28
Youth career
Brabant United
Willem II
2017–2019 Den Bosch
2020–2025 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2023–2025 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
2024 → Cerezo Osaka (loan) 6 (0)
2025– Fortuna Sittard 17 (1)
International career‡
2021–2023 Netherlands U20 12 (0)
2022 Indonesia U20 2 (0)
2024 Indonesia U23 5 (0)
2024– Indonesia 18 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 February 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 10 June 2025

Justin Quincy Hubner (born 14 September 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for Eredivisie club Fortuna Sittard. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Indonesia national team.

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Club career

FC Den Bosch

As a youth player, Hubner joined the youth academy of Dutch second tier side Den Bosch. [3] [4]

Wolverhampton Wanderers

In February 2020, Hubner joined English Premier League side, Wolverhampton Wanderers from Den Bosch, with his new club describing him as a left sided centre back who would go into their academy squad. [5] On 1 February 2023, Wolves announced Hubner had signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract keeping him at the club until June 2025. [6]

On 2 December 2023, he was named to the bench for the Premier League match against Arsenal. [7]

He was released by Wolverhampton Wanderers on June 6th 2025. [8]

Loan to Cerezo Osaka

On 12 March 2024, Hubner joined J1 League club Cerezo Osaka on a season-long loan. [9] [10] [11]

On 16 July 2024, Hubner's loan was terminated prematurely by Cerezo, and he returned to Wolves. He made 6 appearances in the J1 league and 2 appearances in the J.League Cup. [12]

Fortuna Sittard

On 29 July 2025, Fortuna Sittard announced that Hubner has signed with the club on a three-year contract. [13] On 8 August 2025, he made his debut against Go Ahead Eagles, as the match ended in a 2−2 draw. [14]

On 11 January 2026, Hubner scored his first professional goal for Fortuna Sittard in an Eredivisie away match against Go Ahead Eagles. Starting as a left-back, he scored a 93rd-minute equalizer from an Alen Halilović assist to secure a 2–2 draw for his side. [15]

International career

Netherlands youth

Hubner represented the Netherlands under-19 football team, [16] [17] and on 25 March 2023 he played for the Netherlands under-20 in a friendly against France under-20. [18]

Indonesia

In October 2022 Hubner was called up to the Indonesia under-20 team. [19] Indonesia manager Shin Tae-yong pointed to the selection of Rafael Struick, Ivar Jenner, and Hubner as foreign based players ahead of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and Indonesia hosting the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. [20] [21] [22]

Hubner (right) playing for Indonesia in a match against Australia at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup AFC Asian Cup - Australia v Indonesia - 7.jpg
Hubner (right) playing for Indonesia in a match against Australia at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup

Hubner joined the Indonesia squad for a training camp in Turkey in November 2022. [23] He was quoted as saying "I am currently in Turkey to join the Indonesian national team. I am very happy to have the opportunity to play with my friends. I hope to make Indonesia proud." [24] On 17 November, he played for the Indonesia under-20 against France under-20 in a friendly match in Spain. [25] He also played against Slovakia under-20 two days later. [26]

On 2 January 2024, Hubner made his debut for the Indonesia senior team against Libya in a friendly match. On 15 January, Hubner made his competitive debut in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup against Iraq. He helped the team reached their first-ever knockout stage. [27]

In April 2024, Hubner was named in the Indonesia under-23 final squad for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup held in Qatar. On 18 April, he made his debut for the under-23 team despite having played 90 minutes a day earlier for Cerezo in the J.League Cup. [28]

Personal life

Hubner's father is of Indonesian descent, with family in Makassar, [29] while his mother is Dutch. On 3 November 2023, Erick Thohir, President of PSSI, told the press that Hubner would be naturalized as an Indonesian citizen as soon as possible. [30]

On 6 December 2023, Hubner officially obtained Indonesian citizenship. [31]

On 24 December 2025, Hubner became engaged to Indonesian actress Jennifer Coppen in the Netherlands. [32]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 20 February 2026 [33]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2023–24 Premier League 0000000000
Cerezo Osaka (loan) 2024 J1 League 60002 [a] 00080
Fortuna Sittard 2025–26 Eredivisie 171100000181
Career total231102000261
  1. ↑ Appearances in J. League Cup

International

As of match played 10 June 2025 [34]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Indonesia 2024150
202530
Total180

Honours

Individual

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2024/25 Updated Premier League squad lists". Premier League. 7 February 2025. Archived from the original on 7 February 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  2. ↑ "Justin Quincy Hubner". pssi.org. PSSI. Archived from the original on 28 December 2023. Retrieved 28 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Nederlander (17) verwacht dit seizoen al zijn debuut te maken bij 'Wolves'". voetbalzone.nl. 29 September 2020. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  4. ↑ "Justin (16) gescout voor Wolverhampton Wanderers: 'Deze kans laat ik niet schieten'". omroepbrabant.nl. 15 January 2020. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  5. ↑ "Wolves sign promising defender Hubner". Wolves.co.uk.
  6. ↑ "Hubner extends Wolves stay". Wolves.co.uk. 1 February 2023. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "ARSENAL VS. WOLVES 2-1". Soccerway. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "Wolves confirm 2025 retained list | Club | News". Wolves.co.uk. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  9. ↑ "Justin Hubner Resmi Dipinjamkan Wolves ke Cerezo Osaka" (in Indonesian). CNN Indonesia. 12 March 2024.
  10. ↑ "Hubner secures loan to Japan". wolves.co.uk. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  11. ↑ "ジャスティン ハブナー選手 ウルヴァーハンプトン ワンダラーズFＣより期限付き移籍加入について". cerezo.jp (in Japanese). 12 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  12. ↑ "ジャスティン ハブナー選手 期限付き移籍終了について" [Justin Hubner's loan transfer ends]. cerezo.jp (in Japanese). 16 July 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  13. ↑ "Fortuna haalt Hubner terug naar Nederland" [Fortuna brings Hubner back to the Netherlands]. Fortuna Sittard (in Dutch). Retrieved 29 July 2025.
  14. ↑ Bintang, Cikal. "Perasaan Justin Hubner jalani debut bersama Fortuna Sittard di Eredivisie 2025–2026" [Justin Hubner's feelings on making his debut with Fortuna Sittard in the 2025–26 Eredivisie]. Okezone Bola (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  15. ↑ Sultan, Aldi (12 January 2026). "Gol debut Justin Hubner selamatkan Fortuna Sittard dari kekalahan". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  16. ↑ "Profile of Justin Hubner, Blood of Jakarta Who Had Strengthened the Dutch National Team". Merdeka.com. 25 October 2022. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  17. ↑ "Ignored by PSSI, Justin Hubner officially called up to the Netherlands U-19 team". Vocketfc.com. 2 September 2021. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  18. ↑ "Emegha fires Netherlands U20 to win over France". Football-oranje.com. 25 March 2023. Archived from the original on 28 May 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  19. ↑ "Indonesia will add two naturalised players from the Netherlands". Vocketfc.com. 23 October 2022. Archived from the original on 6 January 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  20. ↑ "The last chip of a naturalized player in the Indonesian U-20 national team, Rafael Struijk is Shin Tae-yong's choice". Bolanas.bolasport.com.
  21. ↑ "Iwan Bule's promise to Justin Hubner to Rafael Struick, who is ready to be naturalized". Bolasport.com.
  22. ↑ "Justin Hubner & Ivar Jenner Ready to Defend the Indonesian National Team, Will Go through the Naturalization Process". Goal.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  23. ↑ "Ivar Jenner And Justin Hubner Anthusias Join The U-20 National Team In Turkey". Voi.id. 10 November 2022. Archived from the original on 20 May 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
  24. ↑ "Following to Turkey, Justin Hubner and Ivar Jenner follow TC Indonesia U-20 National Team". Vocketfc.com. 10 November 2022. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  25. ↑ "Hasil Uji Coba: Ivar Jenner & Justin Hubner Starter, Timnas U-20 Ditekuk Prancis". kumparan.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  26. ↑ "Timnas Indonesia Kalah 1-2 dari Slovakia, Hubner Kartu Merah". cnnindonesia.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  27. ↑ "26 Pemain Timnas Indonesia di Piala Asia 2023". PSSI - Football Association of Indonesia (in Indonesian). 4 January 2024. Archived from the original on 3 February 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  28. ↑ "Indonesia Vs Australia, Jeam Kelly Sroyer Ditandu Keluar, Hubner Masuk". Kompas Bola (in Indonesian). 18 April 2024. Archived from the original on 9 November 2024. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
  29. ↑ "Profile and Biodata of Justin Hubner, Wolves Makassar-Bandung Defender Prospective U20 Indonesian National Team Player". 17 December 2023.
  30. ↑ "Kejutan dari Erick Thohir: Justin Hubner Segera Dinaturalisasi". pssi.org (in Indonesian). 3 November 2023. Archived from the original on 3 November 2023. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  31. ↑ "Justin Hubner Resmi Menjadi WNI". pssi.org (in Indonesian). 6 December 2023. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  32. ↑ Pamungkas, Reynaldi Andrian (24 December 2025). "Kisah Cinta Jennifer Coppen dan Justin Hubner, Kini Resmi Dilamar". Media Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 25 January 2026.
  33. ↑ Justin Hubner at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  34. ↑ "Justin Hubner". National Football Teams. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  35. ↑ "Instagram".
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