Jacob Hanson Explained

Jacob Hanson
Fullname:Jacob Luke Hanson[1]
Birth Date:30 November 1997
Birth Place:Kirkburton, England
Position:Right back
Currentclub:Macclesfield
(dual registration)
Youthclubs1:Kirkburton Juniors
Youthclubs2:Huddersfield Town
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Bradford City
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:Halifax Town (loan)
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Halifax Town (loan)
Caps3:24
Goals3:1
Years4:2019–2020
Clubs4:Halifax Town
Caps4:6
Goals4:0
Years5:2020–2021
Clubs5:Curzon Ashton
Years6:2021
Clubs6:FC United of Manchester
Years7:2021–
Clubs7:Macclesfield
Club-Update:13:07, 20 April 2019 (UTC)

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

Career

Hanson signed for Huddersfield Town at the age of 13, from Kirkburton Juniors, turning professional two years later.[2] He signed for Bradford City on transfer deadline day, 31 January 2017, alongside Charlie Wyke, Kevin Toner and Matthew Penney.[3] He scored his first professional goal for Bradford on his debut in an EFL Trophy tie against Chesterfield on 29 August 2017. In January 2018, Hanson stated that he was inspired by Tyrell Robinson's breakthrough into the first-team.[4] He moved on loan to Halifax Town in March 2018.[5] He re-joined Halifax Town on loan in July 2018.[6] Hanson joined Halifax on a permanent two-and-a-half-year deal on 4 January 2019 for an undisclosed fee.[7] He left Halifax in November 2020 after the cancellation of his contract, joining Curzon Ashton.[8] In August 2021 he moved to FC United of Manchester[9] before later joining Macclesfield on dual registration terms.[10]

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.[2]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bradford City2017–18League One3010003[11] 171
2018–19League One0000000000
Total3010003171
Halifax Town (loan)2017–18National League2000000020
Halifax Town (loan)2018–19National League241400010291
Halifax Town2018–19National League6000001070
Career total351500051452

Notes and References

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