Yan Dhanda, born on the 14th of December 1998 in England, has made a name for himself in the Scottish football scene as an impressive midfielder currently signed to Hearts. At 5ft 8in (1.73m), and weighing in at 10st 3lb (65kg), he predominantly operates as a central attacking midfielder, sporting the number 20 on his jersey.
Dhanda's talents aren't just recognized on the field. As per Transfermarkt, his current market value hovers around £850,000. He remains a valuable asset to Hearts, as his contract with the club doesn't expire until the 31st of May, 2027.
Briefly tracing his footballing journey, Dhanda transferred from Liverpool to Swansea City in the Championship in England in July, 2018. His 2018-2019 season at Swansea saw him make five first team appearances and find the back of the net once. In the following season, he improved on these figures by making 16 appearances and scoring three goals. He kept up his consistency in the next season with 26 appearances and one goal. However, his last season at Swansea limited him to just three appearances.
In July 2022, Dhanda's career trajectory took a sharper incline, as he transferred to Ross County in the Scottish Premiership. He was a first team regular there, making 30 appearances and scoring five goals in his debut season. In his following season, he managed to replicate his previous performance by making 35 appearances and netting the ball five times.
In another significant move in July 2024, Dhanda shifted base from Ross County to Hearts, again in the Scottish Premiership where he has made 14 first team appearances till the current 2024-2025 season.
Showing off his mettle in key matches, Dhanda participated in the League Cup 2024-2025 for Hearts with a start, appeared in the Europa League Qualifiers 2024-2025 as a substitute and played in the Conference League 2024-2025 for Hearts scoring a goal.
