Thomas Hitzlsperger
Born: April 5, 1982 (age 42)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Hometown: Munich, Germany
Nationality: 
German
GermanPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2010-2011 | West Ham United |
| 2011-2012 | Wolfsburg | |
| 2012-2013 | Everton | |
Sports Mole has 45 articles about Thomas Hitzlsperger. Articles 1 to 40:
Premier League GW34 & FA Cup semi-finals predictions: Spinn's Louis O'Reilly vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Spinn drummer and Aston Villa fan Louis O'Reilly for a Premier League and FA Cup predictions challenge in gameweek 34 of the 2023-24 season.
Apr 19, 14:41
Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Stuttgart - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Stuttgart, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 4, 06:01
Antoine Griezmann: 'Players afraid to reveal sexuality'
Atletico Madrid attacker Antoine Griezmann says that "players do not come out of the closet because they are afraid" due to the stigma surrounding homosexuality in football.
Jun 8, 10:22
Thomas Hitzlsperger: 'Long way to go for gay players'
Former Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger says that there is "a long way to go" in the fight against homophobia in football.
Sep 26, 20:44
Luke Shaw responds to gay rumours
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw denies suggestions that he will come out as gay.
Oct 25, 23:52
Two Premier League players to come out as gay?
Two Premier League players, including an England international, are reportedly close to publicly coming out as gay.
Oct 24, 18:04
Thomas Hitzlsperger: 'Kevin De Bruyne ready for Manchester City'
Former Wolfsburg midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger believes that Kevin De Bruyne is "ready" for a move to Manchester City after maturing since his Chelsea days.
Aug 9, 13:26
Frank Lampard admits he would "love" for a gay player to come out
Frank Lampard is hopeful that gay footballers will feel comfortable coming out, and believes that attitudes towards homosexuality are changing in the game.
Apr 3, 12:05
Tom Daley, Arsenal up for British LGBT awards
Great Britain diver Tom Daley and Premier League side Arsenal are shortlisted for gongs at the British LGBT Awards.
Feb 17, 17:44
Thomas Hitzlsperger: 'Not easy for Tim Sherwood at Aston Villa'
Former Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger believes that new manager Tim Sherwood will find it tough to keep the team in the Premier League this season.
Feb 15, 16:19
Actor Antony Cotton: 'There are three gay players in every football team'
Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton believes that there are three gay footballers in every team and admits that he knows some.
Jan 19, 12:03
Thomas Hitzlsperger: 'Louis van Gaal doesn't know his best team'
Thomas Hitzlsperger believes that Louis van Gaal is still trying to work out his best side at Manchester United.
Jan 18, 12:42
Thomas Hitzlsperger: 'Being openly gay footballer would be almost impossible'
Retired footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger says that it would be "almost impossible" for him to return to the game as an openly gay professional.
Sep 8, 12:05
Rainbow Laces campaign returns
The Rainbow Laces campaign is urging professional footballers to wear its multi-coloured shoelaces next weekend in a bid to end homophobia in the sport.
Sep 5, 14:15
MPs call for end to homophobia in football
MPs in Britain urge the police and the FA to make more of an effort in ending homophobia in professional football.
Aug 17, 13:39
Arsene Wenger: 'Active Premier League players may never come out as gay'
Arsene Wenger expresses doubt that an active Premier League player will ever come out as gay.
May 29, 00:32
Ashley Cole 'responds to rumours that an England star is to come out as gay'
Chelsea full-back Ashley Cole reportedly responds to rumours that an England player is poised to come out as gay by saying that he is interested in "chicks only".
Mar 10, 10:41
Gay footballer Liam Davis understands why footballers "worried" to come out
Gay footballer Liam Davis says that he can understand why top-level players would be "worried" to come out.
Jan 15, 12:49
Robbie Fowler: 'No homophobia in football'
Robbie Fowler does not believe that any footballer would be subjected to a hostile reception should they come out as gay.
Jan 12, 07:17
Aston Villa's Paul Lambert: 'It's great that Thomas Hitzlsperger has come out'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that it's "great" news that Thomas Hitzlsperger has come out as gay.
Jan 10, 18:18
Roberto Martinez: 'Everyone at Everton supports Thomas Hitzlsperger'
Roberto Martinez insists that everyone at Everton support retired footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger, who revealed that he is gay yesterday.
Jan 9, 13:14
Thomas Hitzlsperger: Gay footballers "fear a reaction"
Thomas Hitzlsperger believes that gay footballers do not want to come out because they are scared of what reaction they will get.
Jan 9, 09:01
John Amaechi slams "toxic" football environment
John Amaechi claims that football will always lag behind as far as accepting homosexuality is concerned.
Jan 9, 06:30
German League Association president praises "courageous" Thomas Hitzlsperger
Reinhard Rauball believes that Thomas Hitzlsperger was "courageous" to come out and encourages other gay footballers to do the same.
Jan 8, 14:50
Gay Football Supporters' Network welcome Thomas Hitzlsperger's announcement
The Gay Football Supporters' Network welcome the news that Thomas Hitzlsperger has publicly revealed that he is gay.
Jan 8, 14:45
Ex-Chelsea defender Alex makes anti-gay remark on French TV
Former Chelsea defender Alex makes an anti-gay remark while featuring on a French television show about religion.
Jan 8, 13:58
Lukas Podolski: 'Thomas Hitzlsperger's news about being gay is important'
Lukas Podolski believes that Thomas Hitzlsperger's "brave" decision to come out as gay is an "important" step forward.
Jan 8, 13:26
Joey Barton: 'Thomas Hitzlsperger has shown a lot of courage to come out as gay'
Joey Barton says that Thomas Hitzlsperger has shown a "lot of courage" by coming out as gay.
Jan 8, 12:47
Thomas Hitzlsperger: "I've never been ashamed of who I am"
Former Premier League footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger says that he has "never been ashamed" of who he is after coming out as gay.
Jan 8, 12:17
Ex-Premier League footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger reveals he is gay
Former Aston Villa, West Ham United and Everton midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger reveals that he is gay.
Jan 8, 11:46
Thomas Hitzlsperger announces retirement
Former German international and Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger announces his retirement from the game, aged 31.
Sep 3, 22:19
On this day: Aston Villa sign Thomas Hitzlsperger
Thirteen years ago today, Aston Villa sealed the signing of Thomas Hitzlsperger from Bayern Munich.
Aug 5, 09:48
Thomas Hitzlsperger targets Saints win
Thomas Hitzlsperger wants Everton to justify the plaudits that they have been getting with a win at Southampton.
Jan 20, 10:35
Thomas Hitzlsperger extends Everton stay
Everton midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger extends his stay with the club until the end of the season.
Jan 11, 23:50
Preview: Everton vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and Swansea City at Goodison Park.
Jan 10, 15:15
Preview: West Ham United vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Everton.
Dec 21, 15:16
Thomas Hitzlsperger: 'Everton in positive mood'
Thomas Hitzlsperger reveals that Everton are in positive spirits ahead of Saturday's trip to former club West Ham in the Premier League.
Dec 19, 23:35
Thomas Hitzlsperger eyes longer Everton deal
Everton midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger reveals that he is working towards a longer deal at the club.
Oct 21, 21:32
Everton sign Thomas Hitzlsperger
Former Aston Villa and West Ham midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger joins Everton on a short-term loan deal.
Oct 19, 13:03
Everton in no rush to sign Thomas Hitzlsperger
Everton are thought to be taking their time in deciding whether to sign Thomas Hitzlsperger on a permanent deal.
Oct 19, 00:46
