Aussie soccer hero is sensationally accused of an AFFAIR with a married woman while his wife was PREGNANT with their second child - as shattered husband breaks his silence

Former A-League star Jack Hingert has been sensationally accused of having an affair with a married woman for the past 18 months - including while his wife was pregnant with their second child.

Hingert, 34, is a Brisbane Roar legend, having chalked up 309 club appearances between 2011 and 2025 before linking up with state league outfit Wynnum Wolves in Queensland. 

The English-born defender, who won two A-League Championships in the 2011–12 and 2013–14 seasons, has also represented Sri Lanka at international level.

But now the decorated footballer – whose wife Symmie gave birth to the couple's second child on Monday – has been accused of sleeping with another woman who only got married herself in September last year.

Daily Mail has seen a series of text messages and voice recordings which paint a sordid picture of the alleged affair.

The shattered husband of the woman Hingert allegedly cheated with - who has asked to be known only as Pete - uncovered the affair by chance on July 12.

'It is a level of deceit and betrayal I couldn't previously imagine,' he told Daily Mail.

'I picked up my wife's phone and saw there were (three) text messages from Jack.

'I asked who he was, and my wife explained she had met Jack through her work and they have been having an affair.'

Pete then attempted to confront Hingert over the phone. He checked Hingert's Instagram and was shocked to discover the footballer has been married since 2021.

Next was a visit to Hingert's suburban home in Brisbane, where a furious Pete asked the footballer if he had been seeing his wife on an ongoing basis.

Pete informed Hingert's wife about the alleged affair, which left her visibly stunned.

'She dropped to her haunches, bawling her eyes out,' he said.

'I walked out knowing that Jack had blown up my life...[but] I had also shattered his happy home. 

'I said to her, 'I'm sorry for turning your world upside down', but if it was the other way round, I'd want her to tell me. 

'She later thanked me and said she appreciated me exposing them [both].'

Both Hingert and his wife were contacted for comment. They both appear to have deleted their Instagram accounts ahead of this story's publication. 

Brisbane Roar CEO Kaz Patafta paid tribute to Hingert's strong character following news of his departure from the club in June.

'Jack has been an important leader and pillar of our club for well over a decade - his loyalty, leadership and commitment both on and off the field will leave an incredible legacy,' he said in a statement.

'Jack represents the best of the Brisbane Roar and we are proud to have had him as part of our journey.

'Thank you Jack, for your extraordinary service and for being such a vital part of our history.'

After making his debut for international football minnows Sri Lanka last year, Hingert quickly realised he was part of something special.

He qualifies through his father Michael Hingert, who was born in the cricket-obsessed nation. 

'You are not just representing a city, a town, a state - you are representing the people of a whole country, it's a different kind of responsibility,' Hingert told ABC Sport.

'Sri Lankan football had [previously] been looked down upon for such a long time… they were always brushed aside and not taken seriously.

'It's kind of that underdog story, where no-one gives you the time of day.

'Now we can be a part of history and come together - create a team, create something special and actually help Sri Lanka get the recognition that it deserves.'