Biography
Who is Justin Hubner?
Early life and youth career
Born in the Netherlands, Justin Hubner began his football development in the academy system of the Dutch second-tier club Den Bosch. He spent his formative years training with the youth side before moving to England to pursue professional opportunities.
In February 2020, he signed with the English club Wolverhampton Wanderers. The team described him as a left-sided centre-back who would initially join their academy squad. He remained with Wolverhampton Wanderers for several years, signing an extension in early 2023 that kept him at the English club until June 2025.
Professional club career
While at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Justin Hubner gained experience on the bench during a Premier League match against Arsenal in December 2023. In March 2024, he went on a season-long loan to the J1 League club Cerezo Osaka. During his time in Japan, he made 6 appearances in league play and 2 appearances in the J.League Cup before the loan ended prematurely in July 2024.
Following his release from Wolverhampton Wanderers in June 2025, Justin signed a three-year contract with the Eredivisie side Fortuna Sittard on 29 July 2025. He debuted for the club on 8 August 2025 against Go Ahead Eagles in a match that ended 2-2. In January 2026, he scored his first professional goal for the team, an equalizer in the 93rd minute during an away game against Go Ahead Eagles.
International football
Justin Hubner initially represented the Netherlands at the under-19 and under-20 levels, participating in a friendly match against France in March 2023. However, he later switched his international allegiance to Indonesia. He was first called up to the Indonesia under-20 squad in October 2022 to prepare for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup and the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
He made his senior debut for the Indonesia national team on 2 January 2024 in a friendly against Libya. Later that month, he played in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup, helping the team reach the knockout stage for the first time. In April 2024, he joined the under-23 squad for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup in Qatar. His international success continued with the Indonesia team winning the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Personal life and citizenship
Justin Hubner has a Dutch mother and a father of Indonesian descent with family roots in Makassar. In late 2023, the President of the Football Association of Indonesia announced plans for his naturalization. He officially obtained Indonesian citizenship on 6 December 2023.
Regarding his personal life, he became engaged to the Indonesian actress Jennifer Coppen on 24 December 2025 in the Netherlands. Before their wedding ceremony, he converted to Islam.
Birthday and age
Justin Hubner was born on September 14, 2003, which makes Justin 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Justin shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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