Grant Hanley, born 20 November 1991 (age 33) in Scotland, has been established as a commanding central defender with remarkable discipline and tenacity. Currently, Grant serves as a defensive stalwart for Hibernian, wearing the number 4 jersey, standing at a formidable 1.87m (6ft 1in) tall and carrying a solid weight of 81kg (12st 10lb). Besides his club commitment, he also has the honour of representing the Scotland national team.
Recognised for his defensive solidity, Hanley's current market value approximates around €600k (£509k), as mentioned on Transfermarkt. His football journey began back in July 2008 when he entered English football as a trainee for Championship side Blackburn Rovers. Hanley's development and increasing first team appearances at Blackburn demonstrated a commendable trajectory. His record boasts a significant contribution during his stay at Blackburn, notably in the 2015 - 2016 season with 44 first team appearances and 2 goal involvements.
In July 2016, Hanley took a step forward by transferring to Premier League side Newcastle United for a fee circling around £6m. The succeeding years opened up broader opportunities for him as he further moved from Newcastle to another Championship side, Norwich City, in August 2017 for around £3.5m. During his tenure at Norwich, Hanley again made a substantial impact with consistent performances, particularly in the 2020 - 2021 season by making 42 first team appearances and also poking in a goal.
Following a brief stint at Birmingham City, Grant made his move to Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership in August 2025. The current 2025 - 2026 season has him featured in three first team appearances for Hibernian. Meanwhile, his international duty with Scotland features his participation in prominent competitions such as the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026 and Euro 2024.
Despite not being a former Celtic player, Grant Hanley surely has won hearts across clubs and nations with his uncompromising defensive skills coupled with an effective leadership touch.
