Paul Hanlon is a Scottish defender, born on 20 January 1990, who currently plies his trade for Raith Rovers as a central defender. A formidable presence on the field, Hanlon towers over most at a height of 6ft (1.85m) and possesses a sturdy physique, weighing in at 12st 3lb (78kg). He is typically seen donning the number 4 jersey on match days.
Presently, Hanlon's market value is approximately €150k, rounded down to £127k for easier reference (according to Transfermarkt). He is contracted to remain with Raith Rovers until 31 May 2027, totalling do about 1 year and 9 months from now.
Hanlon started his footballing career with Hibernian, a club in the Scottish Premiership. He joined them in January 2008 and steadily became a regular feature of the team. Over a series of seasons, from 2007-2008 all the way through to 2023-2024, Hanlon built up a trove of appearances. His involvement ranged from a modest start with seven league appearances in his debut season, to a peak of 37 appearances in the 2020-2021 season. It's worth mentioning his noteworthy scoring streak during the 2014-2015 season, where he bagged four goals.
In December 2008, Hanlon temporarily left Hibernian to join St Johnstone in the Championship on a short loan. He made a minimal contribution with two league appearances before returning to Hibernian the following month. He continued where he left off, making a multitude of appearances and contributing with occasional goals.
In July 2024, Hanlon transferred his services from Hibernian to his current club, Raith Rovers, still in the Scottish Championship. As is familiar by now, he immediately established himself in the starting eleven, making 33 appearances and scoring two goals in his first season. The current season has seen him make five league appearances so far, and he's also participated in the League Cup and Scottish Cup, with four and two starts respectively.
