Jacob Hanson
Jacob Luke Hanson (born 30 November 1997)[2] is an English professional footballer who plays for Halifax Town as a right back.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jacob Luke Hanson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 30 November 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Kirkburton, England[2] | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Halifax Town | ||
| Number | 40 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Kirkburton Juniors | |||
| Huddersfield Town | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Bradford City | 3 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Halifax Town (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | → Halifax Town (loan) | 24 | (1) |
| 2019– | Halifax Town | 6 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13:07, 20 April 2019 (UTC) | |||
Career
Hanson signed for Huddersfield Town at the age of 13, from Kirkburton Juniors, turning professional two years later.[3] He signed for Bradford City on transfer deadline day, 31 January 2017, alongside Charlie Wyke, Kevin Toner and Matthew Penney.[4] He scored his first professional goal for Bradford on his debut in an EFL Trophy tie against Chesterfield on 29 August 2017.[5] In January 2018, Hanson stated that he was inspired by Tyrell Robinson's breakthrough into the first-team.[6] He moved on loan to Halifax Town in March 2018.[7] He re-joined Halifax Town on loan in July 2018.[8] Hanson joined Halifax on a permanent two-and-a-half year deal on 4 January 2019 for an undisclosed fee.[9]
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.[3]
Career statistics
- As of 20 April 2019
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Bradford City | 2017–18[5] | League One | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3[lower-alpha 1] | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018–19[10] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Halifax Town (loan) | 2017–18[2] | National League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Halifax Town (loan) | 2018–19[2] | National League | 24 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Halifax Town | 2018–19[2] | National League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Career total | 35 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 45 | 2 | ||
- Appearances in the EFL Trophy
References
- "EFL: Club retained and released lists published". English Football League. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2017.
- Jacob Hanson at Soccerway. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
- Simon Parker (11 February 2017). "Bradford City rookie Hanson takes step back to go forward". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
- "Bradford City sign Charlie Wyke, Jacob Hanson, Kevin Toner and Matthew Penney". BBC Sport. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2017.
- "Games played by Jacob Hanson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 October 2017.
- Simon Parker (13 January 2018). "Bradford City: Defender Jacob Hanson eyes possible league debut". Telegraph & Argus. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- Matt Howitt (24 March 2018). "Hanson Joins Shaymen". F.C. Halifax Town. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- "Hanson Rejoins Halifax On Loan". Bradford City A.F.C. 4 July 2018. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
- "Hanson Joins Shaymen Permanently". F.C. Halifax Town. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- "Games played by Jacob Hanson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 July 2018.