Robert Huth

Lore & Background

Huth joined Leicester City on loan in February 2015 to help them avoid relegation. He then signed permanently in June 2015 for a reported fee of £3 million. Under manager Claudio Ranieri, he was part of the squad that won the Premier League title in 2016.

In Their Own Story

In February 2015, Huth arrived at Leicester City on loan. He made his debut eight days later in a 2–1 defeat away at Arsenal. His first goal for the club came on 11 April 2015, heading an equaliser in a 3–2 win against West Bromwich Albion. His arrival sparked a run of seven victories in nine fixtures that secured their Premier League status. He later joined permanently and helped them win the title the following season.

Reader's Guide

Huth joined Leicester on loan on 2 February 2015, making his debut eight days later against Arsenal. He scored his first goal for the club on 11 April 2015 against West Bromwich Albion. After helping them avoid relegation, he signed a permanent three-year contract on 24 June 2015 for an undisclosed fee reported to be £3 million.

Did You Know?

• Huth made the most Premier League appearances by a German defender, totaling 322.
• He won the Premier League three times: twice with Chelsea and once with Leicester City.
• During his time at Stoke City, he scored nine goals in all competitions in the 2011–12 season, though he was not the first Stoke defender to achieve that feat.
• Huth was part of Germany squads that finished third at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and he was also in the squad for the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup.