Jacob_Hanson

Jacob Hanson

Jacob Hanson

English footballer

Jacob Luke Hanson (born 30 November 1997)[2] is an English professional footballer who plays for Macclesfield as a right back.

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Career

Hanson signed for Huddersfield Town at the age of 13, from Kirkburton Juniors, turning professional two years later.[3] He signed for Bradford City on transfer deadline day, 31 January 2017, alongside Charlie Wyke, Kevin Toner and Matthew Penney.[4] He scored his first professional goal for Bradford on his debut in an EFL Trophy tie against Chesterfield on 29 August 2017.[5] In January 2018, Hanson stated that he was inspired by Tyrell Robinson's breakthrough into the first-team.[6] He moved on loan to Halifax Town in March 2018.[7] He re-joined Halifax Town on loan in July 2018.[8] Hanson joined Halifax on a permanent two-and-a-half year deal on 4 January 2019 for an undisclosed fee.[9] He left Halifax in November 2020 after the cancellation of his contract, joining Curzon Ashton.[10] In August 2021 he moved to FC United of Manchester[11] before later joining Macclesfield on dual registration terms.[12]

Playing style

Hanson began his career as a striker before becoming a right winger when he signed for Huddersfield, and then a right back, on account of his pace.[3]

Career statistics

As of 20 April 2019
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  1. Appearances in the EFL Trophy

References

  1. [1]
    "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
  2. [2]
    Jacob Hanson at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  3. [3]
    Simon Parker (11 February 2017). "Bradford City rookie Hanson takes step back to go forward". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
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    "Bradford City sign Charlie Wyke, Jacob Hanson, Kevin Toner and Matthew Penney". BBC Sport. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
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    "Games played by Jacob Hanson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
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    Simon Parker (13 January 2018). "Bradford City: Defender Jacob Hanson eyes possible league debut". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  7. [7]
    Matt Howitt (24 March 2018). "Hanson Joins Shaymen". F.C. Halifax Town. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  8. [8]
    "Hanson Rejoins Halifax On Loan". Bradford City A.F.C. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  9. [9]
    "Hanson Joins Shaymen Permanently". F.C. Halifax Town. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  10. [10]
    Gilchrist, Kelly. "Jacob Hanson leaves Shayman". FC Halifax Town. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
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    Gordon, James. "Saturday's Transfer List - August 21st 2021". Northern Premier League. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  12. [12]
    "Macclesfield FC are delighted to confirm the signing of 23-year-old right-back Jacob Hanson". Twitter. Macclesfield F.C. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  13. [13]
    "Games played by Jacob Hanson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 July 2018.


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