Hilton made his debut, in the opening game of the season, in a 4–4 draw against Rennes. His first goal came on 12 April 2009, in a 4–1 win over Grenoble.
Hilton's debut occurred in the opening game of the season, resulting in a tie against Rennes. He scored his first goal on April 12, 2009, contributing to a victory over Grenoble.