Grant Hanley

Grant Hanley was a regular part of Hibernian's back line, making 24 Premiership appearances and 23 starts. He did not add goal threat, but the selection pattern pointed to a first-choice defensive role; the concern was discipline, with two red cards alongside two yellows.

Hanley's season rating averaged 6.76, which points to broadly serviceable form rather than standout performance. The spread from a 7.53 high to a 3 low also showed volatility, with at least one markedly poor outing pulling against otherwise steady defensive usage.

Hanley's career path ran from Blackburn Rovers to Newcastle United, Norwich City, Birmingham City and Hibernian. At 34, the trajectory suggested a senior defender moving from higher-value English transfers into a later-career Scottish Premiership role.

The transfer record peaked with sizeable fees – £6m from Blackburn Rovers to Newcastle United in 2016 and £3.5m from Newcastle United to Norwich City in 2017. His two 2025 moves, first to Birmingham City and then to Hibernian, were both free transfers, indicating reduced market leverage rather than a player being bought for upside.