Grant Hanley
Hibernian

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 with Hibernian, where he wears squad number 4. His current market value is around £298,000, according to Transfermarkt.

Hanley came through at Blackburn Rovers and established himself there as a first-team defender rather than a passing prospect. His most productive league season came in 2012-2013, when he scored two goals in 39 league appearances – modest enough in front of goal, but a decent indicator of his place in the side.

Now with Hibernian, Hanley remains a regular first-team presence in 2025-2026. He has made 24 league appearances this season without scoring, which rather fits the profile: a centre-half in the side to defend first, decorate later if absolutely required.

He has also stayed involved with Scotland, making one World Cup appearance and four appearances in European qualifying this season. At this stage of his career, Hanley is not a developing name or a fading squad filler, but an experienced defender still being used regularly for club and country.

📈 Key stats and insights

Grant Hanley made 24 Premiership appearances for Hibernian in 2025-26
Grant Hanley started 23 of his 24 league matches
Grant Hanley received two yellows and two reds in the Premiership
Grant Hanley averaged a 6.76 rating, with a high of 7.53 and a low of 3
Grant Hanley joined Hibernian from Birmingham City on a free transfer in August 2025
Last updated 14 June 2026. Send feedback

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Central Defender
Primary Position
Defender
Position
Grant Hanley
CD
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
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
National Team
£298,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value

📊 Season stats

Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
Premiership 2025 - 2026
Games
24
Starting
23
Substitute
1
Unused
14
Utilisation
63%
Goals
-
Yellows
2
Reds
2
Team
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
World Cup 2026
Games
1
Starting
1
Substitute
-
Unused
-
Utilisation
100%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-
Team
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026
Games
4
Starting
4
Substitute
-
Unused
2
Utilisation
67%
Goals
-
Yellows
-
Reds
-

Grant Hanley was a regular part of Hibernian’s Premiership side in 2025-26, making 24 appearances and starting 23 of them. He did not score, which underlined a defensive-only role, while two yellows and two reds pointed to a season with some disciplinary cost attached.

🔥 Recent form

Last 6 appearances for Grant Hanley.

Season average rating: 6.76

Match
Motherwell
Hibernian 0-1 Motherwell
16 May 2026 (H)
Mins
43
Goals
-
Rating
6.4
Match
Rangers
Rangers 1-2 Hibernian
13 May 2026 (A)
Mins
90
Goals
-
Rating
7.4
Match
Falkirk
Falkirk 1-3 Hibernian
9 May 2026 (A)
Mins
90
Goals
-
Rating
6.7
Match
Aberdeen
Aberdeen 2-0 Hibernian
11 Apr 2026 (A)
Mins
16
Goals
-
Rating
3.0
Match
Kilmarnock
Hibernian 3-0 Kilmarnock
4 Apr 2026 (H)
Mins
90
Goals
-
Rating
7.3
Match
Motherwell
Motherwell 0-0 Hibernian
21 Mar 2026 (A)
Mins
-
Goals
-
Rating
-

Hanley averaged a 6.76 rating across his Premiership appearances, with a highest mark of 7.53 and a lowest of 3. The spread suggests broadly serviceable form, but not complete consistency, and the two red cards added another note of volatility to his season.

📋 Career stats

Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
Season 2026 - 2027
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
-
Goals
-
Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
Season 2025 - 2026
Country
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Games
24
Goals
-
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2024 - 2025
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
3
Goals
-
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2023 - 2024
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
8
Goals
-
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2022 - 2023
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
39
Goals
1
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2021 - 2022
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
33
Goals
1
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2020 - 2021
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
42
Goals
1
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2019 - 2020
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
15
Goals
-
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2018 - 2019
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
9
Goals
1
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
Season 2017 - 2018
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
32
Goals
1
Team
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
Season 2016 - 2017
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
10
Goals
1
Team
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers
Season 2015 - 2016
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
44
Goals
2
Team
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers
Season 2014 - 2015
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
31
Goals
1
Team
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers
Season 2013 - 2014
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
38
Goals
1
Team
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers
Season 2012 - 2013
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
39
Goals
2
Team
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers
Season 2011 - 2012
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
23
Goals
1
Team
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers
Season 2010 - 2011
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
7
Goals
1
Team
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers
Season 2009 - 2010
Country
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Games
1
Goals
-

Hanley’s career path ran through Blackburn Rovers, Newcastle United, Norwich City, Birmingham City and Hibernian. The trajectory moved from a trainee start at Blackburn into paid moves worth £6m and £3.5m, before later free transfers to Birmingham and Hibernian, reflecting a senior defender moving into the later stage of his career.

💰 Transfers

Team
Hibernian
Hibernian
5 August 2025
From
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Birmingham City
Birmingham City
17 January 2025
From
Norwich City
Norwich City
Type
Free Transfer
Team
Norwich City
Norwich City
30 August 2017
From
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
Type
Fee (£3.5m)
Team
Newcastle United
Newcastle United
21 July 2016
From
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers
Type
Fee (£6m)
Team
Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers
1 July 2008
Type
Trainee

Hanley’s transfer history peaked with a £6m move from Blackburn Rovers to Newcastle United in 2016, followed by a £3.5m switch from Newcastle to Norwich City in 2017. His next two moves were free transfers – Norwich to Birmingham City in January 2025, then Birmingham to Hibernian in August 2025 – suggesting reduced market value but continued demand for his experience.

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