Justin Hubner Makes Europe's Top 5 Young Defenders for Most Successful Tackles

The name Justin Hubner is grabbing attention in the European Football scene. That Indonesian National Team defender ranks among the top five young defenders with the most successful tackles in Europe. This achievement places him alongside elite talents from the top seven leagues of the Blue Continent.

According to DataMB, Hubner recorded an average of 1.01 tackles per 90 minutes. The former Wolverhampton Wanderers player occupies fourth position in the list compiled from Europe's top seven leagues.

Interestingly, he outperformed Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio. The Spanish passport holder recorded an average of 0.87 successful tackles per 90 minutes.

First place belongs to Brayann Pereira (NEC Nijmegen) with 1.2 tackles per 90 minutes, followed by Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov in second place with 1.11 tackles per 90 minutes.

Barcelona defender Gerard Martin, who recorded 1.01 tackles per 90 minutes, ranks third.

Tackle Data of Justin Hubner in the Dutch League

Squawka data shows Hubner has attempted 16 tackles from 79 duels across 15 matches in the Dutch League (Eredivisie) 2025-2026. Of these tackle attempts, Hubner succeeded eight times.

This data confirms Hubner's decisive playing style and fearlessness in tackling. The 22-year-old footballer's approach isn't without team-harming risks. 

This season, Hubner has received seven yellow cards from 16 matches across all competitions plus one direct red card.

These statistics reveal two sides of Hubner's game: aggressive and effective, yet also foul-prone. 

Justin Hubner's inclusion in Europe's top five young tackling defenders sends a positive signal for the Indonesian National Team. 

If he can maintain consistency while improving discipline, Hubner has potential to level up and become one of Europe's most respected defenders.