A former Republic of Ireland under-21 International, Hunt's career is on a steady incline since arriving in Scotland in 2003
Hard work and growing confidence have seen Hunt pick his way up the career ladder, from Shamrock Rovers to Dunfermline and now United.
It will be surprising if he doesn’t keep climbing, because since his arrival in June 2006 Hunt has cemented his reputation as one of the SPL’s most talented strikers.
His bursts of pace and aggressive running at goal make him the kind of player fans love and defenders loathe.
Eighteen goals in 2007-08 attracted bids from the Championship and speculative interest from elsewhere; he is under contract and Levein doesn’t want to lose him, but every player at United has his price.