Player: Jonas Hector

Full name: Jonas Armin Hector

• Nationality: Germany
• Date of birth: May 27, 1990
• Place of birth: Saarbrücken, West Germany
• Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
• Preferred foot: Left
• Primary position: Left back / Left wing-back

Club career (highlights):

• Youth clubs: SV Auersmacher, 1. FC Köln youth system
• Senior career:
  • 1. FC Köln II (2010–2012)
  • 1. FC Köln (2012–2023) — Made over 300 appearances across Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, served as club captain for several seasons. Known for longevity and leadership at the club.

International career:

• Germany national team (2014–2018) — Earned 43 caps and scored 1 goal.
• Member of Germany's squad at UEFA Euro 2016 (reached the final) and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
• Often deployed as left back in Germany’s lineup; praised for defensive solidity, crossing and set-piece delivery.

Notable facts:

• Made his senior international debut in 2014 and quickly became first-choice left back for Germany during the Euro 2016 cycle.
• Renowned for loyalty to 1. FC Köln — despite interest from other clubs, he spent the main part of his professional career there and captained the side.
• Retired from international football after the 2018 World Cup cycle; later suffered injuries that limited later club appearances and contributed to reducing his role before leaving Köln in 2023.

Career statistics (approximate totals):

• Club appearances for 1. FC Köln (all competitions): 300+ matches
• Germany caps: 43; goals: 1

Legacy: Jonas Hector is remembered as a dependable, hardworking left back noted for his commitment to 1. FC Köln and his role in Germany’s strong run to the Euro 2016 final. He combined defensive reliability with useful attacking contributions and leadership on and off the pitch.