Grant Hanley, born on the 20th of November, 1991 - currently aged 34 - is a Scottish professional footballer who mainly operates in the centre-back position. Hanley currently graces the pitches of Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership. Physically notable, Hanley stands at a formidable 6ft 1in (1.87m) and weighs a solid 12st 10lb (81kg). Blessed with such an imposing presence, it is hardly surprising that Hanley dons the Number 4 jersey - traditionally reserved for robust defenders. In addition to his club services, Hanley has also been capped by the senior Scotland national team.
Hanley's worth on the market is estimated to be around £420,000, according to Transfermarkt.
Entering the world of professional football as a trainee in July 2008, Grant Hanley started his career with Blackburn Rovers, who then played in the Championship in England. Over a span of eight seasons at Blackburn, Hanley steadily developed his reputation as a solid defender. His debut season saw him making a solitary first-team appearance, but his involvement gradually increased. His most prolific season in terms of appearances was the 2015-2016 season, where he featured for the team in 44 league matches and netted two goals.
In July of 2016, Hanley transferred to Newcastle United, moving up to the Premier League for an estimated fee of around £6m. Here, he made ten first-team appearances in the 2016-2017 season and scored one goal. The following season saw Hanley transfer to Norwich City in August 2017 for a fee of £3.5m, again competing in the Championship. Over seven seasons at Norwich, his appearances varied while continuing to score at a similar rate. His most active season was in 2020-2021 when he made 42 first-team appearances and maintained his record of scoring one goal per season.
January 2025 witnessed the next step in Hanley's career, as he transferred from Norwich City to Birmingham City, continuing to ply his trade in the Championship. However, this stay was short-lived, as Hanley returned to his home country in August 2025, transferring to Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership. In the current 2025-2026 season at Hibernian, Hanley has made a substantial contribution of 21 first-team appearances in league matches so far.
Alongside his league commitments, Hanley also participated in the League Cup 2025-2026 for Hibernian, making two starts. He additionally represented Scotland in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024-2026, starting in four matches.
