Aaron William Hughes is a Northern Irish former professional footballer who played as a defender. Hughes played mainly at centre back, but was also used at right back or left back, as well as anywhere in midfield. He is renowned for his disciplined defending, having made 455 Premier League appearances without getting sent off, which is the second-most in the history of the league, behind only Ryan Giggs.
Hughes lining up for Northern Ireland in 2012
Aaron Hughes playing for Fulham in a UEFA Europa League match in 2009
2010 UEFA Europa League final
The 2010 UEFA Europa League Final was the final match of the 2009–10 UEFA Europa League, the first season of the revamped European football competition formerly known as the UEFA Cup. Played at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany, on 12 May 2010, the match was won by Spain's Atlético Madrid, who, after extra time, beat England's Fulham 2–1.
Match programme cover
The Volksparkstadion, renamed to "Hamburg Arena" for the match, was selected as the venue for the 2010 final in March 2008.
The opening ceremony took place immediately before the teams emerged.
Match ball