Nadine Hanssen Explained

Nadine Hanssen
Fullname:Nadine Hanssen
Birth Date:7 October 1993
Birth Place:Brunssum, Netherlands
Currentclub:Aberdeen
Clubnumber:24
Position:Midfielder
Years1:2012–2013
Clubs1:PSV
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Clubs2:Utrecht
Years2:2013–2014
Caps2:15
Goals2:0
Years3:2015–2017
Clubs3:Anderlecht
Caps3:?
Goals3:?
Years4:2017–2018
Clubs4:KRC Genk Ladies
Caps4:?
Goals4:?
Years5:2018–2021
Clubs5:Aston Villa
Caps5:35
Goals5:5
Years6:2022–
Clubs6:Aberdeen
Caps6:29
Goals6:1
Club-Update:16:19, 5 June 2024 (UTC)

Nadine Hanssen (born 7 October 1993) is a Dutch professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for SWPL1 club Aberdeen.

Hanssen was born in the Netherlands and prior to signing for Aston Villa in 2018, she had played for PSV, Utrecht, Anderlecht and KRC Genk Ladies.

Club career

PSV

Hanssen made her league debut against Utrecht on 12 October 2012.[1]

Aston Villa

Hanssen joined Aston Villa in 2018. Hanssen scored on her Aston Villa debut on 18 August against Sheffield United in a 2–1 loss in the WSL cup, scoring in the 54th minute.[2] She scored a hattrick against Coventry United on 10 November 2020.[3] On 18 May 2021, it was announced that her contract would not be extended.[4]

Aberdeen

On 14 September 2022, Hanssen was announced at Aberdeen Women.[5] She made her league debut against Hearts on 16 October 2022.[6] Hanssen scored her first league goal against Glasgow Women at Pittodrie on 30 October 2022, scoring in the 18th minute.[7] On 14 July 2023, it was announced that she had signed a semi-professional contract with the club.[8] On 20 July 2023, it was announced that Hanssen would captain the side for the 2023–24 season.[9] She became pregnant in late 2023 and the captaincy was passed onto Hannah Stewart.[10]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
PSV2012–137000000070
Utrecht2013–141500000000
Aston Villa2018–19Women's Championship171005200223
2019–20113005000163
2020–21FA WSL5100330084
Total35500135004610
Career total55500135006810
Notes

Personal life

Hanssen studied economics at the Johan Cruijff University.[11] She moved to Aberdeen with her partner Kelle Roos. She decided to restart her own football career after the birth of their son Romeo in December 2021.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PSV vs Utrecht - 12 October 2012. int.soccerway.com.
  2. Web site: 2018-08-19. Aston Villa Ladies 1 - 2 Sheffield United Women: Debut Goal Not Enough. 2021-01-29. Under A Gaslit Lamp. en-GB.
  3. Web site: Women's Continental League Cup: Aston Villa win 9-0 at Coventry United. www.bbc.co.uk.
  4. Web site: Nederlandse middenveldster vertrekt bij Engelse Super League-ploeg. Dutch. vrouwenvoetbalnieuws.nl.
  5. Web site: AFC WOMEN SIGN MIDFIELD STAR. www.afc.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Hearts vs Aberdeen - 16 October 2022. int.soccerway.com.
  7. Web site: Aberdeen vs Glasgow Women - 30 October 2022. int.soccerway.com.
  8. Web site: HANSSEN AND FINNIE SIGN SEMI-PROFESSIONAL DEALS WITH AFC WOMEN. www.afc.co.uk.
  9. Web site: NADINE HANSSEN TO CAPTAIN AFC WOMEN. www.afc.co.uk.
  10. Web site: HANNAH STEWART FEATURE. Mark. Gordon. www.afc.co.uk.
  11. Web site: Even voorstellen: Nadine Hanssen. Dutch. fcutrecht.nl.
  12. News: Goodwin . Sophie . Aberdeen Women's Nadine Hanssen on joining partner Kelle Roos as a Dons player, and how post-pregnancy return was harder than ACL rehab . 20 December 2022 . . 18 September 2022.