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Hans-Jorg ButtFormer German footballer, goalkeeper
Date of Birth: 28.05.1974
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Biography of Hans-Jorg Butt
- Success at Hamburger SV
- Move to S.L. Benfica and Bayern Munich
- Later Career and Retirement
Biography of Hans-Jorg Butt
Early Life and CareerHans-Jorg Butt, a former German football player and goalkeeper, was known for his exceptional penalty-taking abilities. Throughout his sporting career, he scored a total of 26 goals in the Bundesliga. He was born in Oldenburg and grew up in Großenkneten, where he began playing football for the local club's youth team. Butt then went on to play professionally for VfB Oldenburg.
Success at Hamburger SV
In the summer of 1997, Butt transferred to Hamburger SV. In his second season with the club, he scored seven goals, all of which were penalties. His impressive performances caught the attention of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, and he joined the club in 2001. Butt quickly established himself as a starting player and only missed one Bundesliga match in his first five seasons. While he demonstrated exceptional skills, he also had his fair share of failures, such as a notable incident against FC Schalke.
Move to S.L. Benfica and Bayern Munich
After being replaced by a young Rene Adler at Leverkusen, Butt signed a two-year contract with S.L. Benfica in July 2007. He made significant contributions to the team, including scoring the winning goal in the Guadiana Trophy summer tournament. However, his playing time for the team was limited, and he only appeared in one league match against C.S. Marítimo, where he saved a penalty and secured victory for his team.
In June 2008, Butt signed a two-year contract with FC Bayern Munich. Initially intended as a backup to Michael Rensing, Butt became the starting goalkeeper after Rensing suffered an injury. He made his first appearance for Bayern Munich on May 10, 2009. Butt's performance was crucial in helping the team overcome a difficult start to the 2009-2010 season. On December 8, 2009, he scored his first goal for Bayern Munich against Juventus. Although he missed his first league goal by a narrow margin on January 30, 2010, Butt's contract was extended until 2011.
Later Career and Retirement
In the same year, Butt had the opportunity to play in the UEFA Champions League final, but Bayern Munich was defeated 2-0 by F.C. Internazionale Milano. In the 2010-2011 season, Butt gradually began to lose his starting position to Thomas Kraft. However, Kraft's performance indicated that Butt still had much to offer, and he regained his position in the starting lineup. On May 3, 2011, Butt signed a one-year contract extension. At the end of the season, the 38-year-old footballer announced his retirement. His last match was a friendly game against the Netherlands on May 22, 2012, where he captained the team.
On July 1, 2012, Butt became the head of Bayern Munich's youth team. However, just a month later, on August 7, he decided to leave the position, feeling disillusioned with the chosen profession. Butt's future plans remain unknown.
