Grant Hanley

Grant Hanley of Hibernian was born in Dumfries, Scotland on 20 November 1991 (age 34).

Grant Hanley, born on 20 November 1991 (age 34), is a Scottish central defender now with Hibernian, where he wears the number four shirt. He is an experienced, straight-ahead defender rather than the sort who needs much embroidery around his game.

His most productive league season came at Blackburn Rovers in 2012-13, when he made 39 league appearances and scored twice. That remains the clearest statistical marker in a career built more on defensive durability than anything especially decorative.

At Hibernian in 2026-27, Hanley has made four league appearances and one more in Conference League qualifying, giving him five appearances in all competitions. His current market value is around £298,000, according to Transfermarkt.

Hanley’s career profile is that of an established Scottish centre-half, with Blackburn providing his strongest recorded league campaign and Hibernian his current stage.

📈 Key stats and insights

Grant Hanley has made four Premiership appearances this season (three starts, one substitute)

Grant Hanley has one Conference League Qualifiers appearance this season

Grant Hanley averages a 6.94 rating this season

Grant Hanley carries a €350k market value

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Central Defender
Primary Position: Defender
Position

Grant Hanley

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1.87m (6ft 1in)
Height: 4
Squad Number: 81kg (12st 10lb)
Weight: 20 November 1991 (age 34)
Date of Birth: Dumfries
Birthplace: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Country of Birth: Hibernian
Team: £298,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team: Hibernian
Premiership 2026 - 2027
Games: 4
Starting: 3
Substitute: 1
Unused: 2
Utilisation: 67%
Goals: -
Yellows: 1
Reds: -

Team: Hibernian
Conference League Qualifiers 2026 - 2027
Games: 1
Starting: 1
Substitute: -
Unused: 5
Utilisation: 17%
Goals: -
Yellows: -
Reds: -

In the Premiership 2026–2027 campaign Grant Hanley has made four appearances (three starts, one substitute) and added one appearance in the Conference League Qualifiers; he has scored zero goals, received one yellow card and zero red cards – the appearance pattern points to a rotational centre‑back used for squad depth across league and qualifier fixtures.

🔥 Recent form

Last 5 appearances for Grant Hanley.

Season average rating: 6.94

Match: Hibernian 0-1 Kilmarnock
15 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: 82
Goals: -
Rating: 7.8

Match: St. Johnstone 2-1 Hibernian
6 Sep 2026 (A)
Mins: 61
Goals: -
Rating: 6.4

Match: Hibernian 1-3 Hearts
3 Sep 2026 (H)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 6.1

Match: Dundee 1-2 Hibernian
30 Aug 2026 (A)
Mins: 90
Goals: -
Rating: 7.5

Match: Hibernian 1-2 Motherwell
2 Aug 2026 (H)
Mins: -
Goals: -
Rating: -

Hanley averages a 6.94 rating this season, with a season high of 7.73 and a low of 6.14 – the narrow spread indicates relative consistency across his appearances so far.

📋 Career stats

Team: Hibernian
Season 2026 - 2027
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 4
Goals: -

Team: Hibernian
Season 2025 - 2026
Country: Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games: 24
Goals: -

Team: Norwich City
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 3
Goals: -

Team: Norwich City
Season 2023 - 2024
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 8
Goals: -

Team: Norwich City
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 39
Goals: 1

Team: Norwich City
Season 2021 - 2022
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 33
Goals: 1

Team: Norwich City
Season 2020 - 2021
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 42
Goals: 1

Team: Norwich City
Season 2019 - 2020
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 15
Goals: -

Team: Norwich City
Season 2018 - 2019
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 9
Goals: 1

Team: Norwich City
Season 2017 - 2018
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 32
Goals: 1

Team: Newcastle United
Season 2016 - 2017
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 10
Goals: 1

Team: Blackburn Rovers
Season 2015 - 2016
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 44
Goals: 2

Team: Blackburn Rovers
Season 2014 - 2015
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 31
Goals: 1

Team: Blackburn Rovers
Season 2013 - 2014
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 38
Goals: 1

Team: Blackburn Rovers
Season 2012 - 2013
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 39
Goals: 2

Team: Blackburn Rovers
Season 2011 - 2012
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 23
Goals: 1

Team: Blackburn Rovers
Season 2010 - 2011
Country: England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games: 7
Goals: 1

Team: Blackburn Rovers
Season 2009 - 2010
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Games: 1
Goals: -

Grant Hanley is 34 and plays as a central defender for Hibernian. He began as a trainee and joined Blackburn Rovers in July 2008. He moved to Newcastle United in July 2016 for €6,000,000 and to Norwich City in August 2017 for €3,500,000, before later completing free transfers to Birmingham City in January 2025 and to Hibernian in August 2025.

💰 Transfers

Team: Hibernian
5 August 2025
From: Birmingham City
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Birmingham City
17 January 2025
From: Norwich City
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Norwich City
30 August 2017
From: Newcastle United
Type: Fee (£3.5m)

Team: Newcastle United
21 July 2016
From: Blackburn Rovers
Type: Fee (£6m)

Team: Blackburn Rovers
1 July 2008
Type: Trainee

Hanley's transfer record features high‑value moves in the mid‑2010s followed by free transfers in 2025 – Blackburn Rovers to Newcastle United (July 2016, €6,000,000), Newcastle United to Norwich City (August 2017, €3,500,000), Norwich City to Birmingham City (January 2025, free transfer), and Birmingham City to Hibernian (August 2025, free transfer).

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