Patrick Ebert (born 17 March 1987) is a German former professional footballer who played as a winger.
Playing career
Hertha
Born in Potsdam, East Germany, Ebert started playing football for TuS Gaarden in Kiel at the age of four. He completed his development with Hertha BSC, joining the Berlin-based club in 1998.[2][3]
Ebert made his official debut with the first team on 16 July 2006, coming on as an 81st-minute substitute in a 0–0 home draw against FC Moscow in that year's UEFA Intertoto Cup.[4] He first appeared in the Bundesliga on 13 August, again coming from the bench in the 0–0 draw at VfL Wolfsburg,[5] and scored his first goal in the competition the following matchday when he opened a 4–0 home rout of Hannover 96.[6]
Ebert signed with Spain's Real Valladolid on 27 July 2012.[8] He made his first La Liga appearance on 20 August, playing 86 minutes in a 1–0 away win over Real Zaragoza.[9]
Ebert netted six times in his first year with the Castile and León side[10]– including twice in the 3–1 home victory against Mallorca[11]– being first choice in a final escape from relegation.[12]
Spartak Moscow
On 7 February 2014, Ebert was released from his contract with Valladolid,[13] after having already announced the decision to wanting to leave the club and having subjected to disciplinary procedures after refusing to play against Villarreal.[14] Later that day, he signed with Spartak Moscow of the Russian Premier League.[15]
^Эберт заключил контракт со Спартаком» [Ebert signed a contract with Spartak] (in Russian). FC Spartak Moscow. 7 February 2014. Archived from the original on 19 August 2016. Retrieved 7 February 2014.