Kirsty Hanson (born 17 April 1998) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a forward for FA WSL club Manchester United and the Scotland national team.
Hanson began her career in the youth ranks of Manchester United before spending a year with the Liverpool Development Squad. She made her senior debut with Sheffield FC before joining Doncaster Rovers Belles in late 2016. Hanson returned to her former club in July 2018, following the introduction of a senior team at Manchester United.
Club Career
Early career
Hanson spent her early years in the Manchester United Centre of Excellence, before joining Liverpool due to her limited opportunities to progress with her former club.
Sheffield F.C.
In June 2016, Hanson joined FA WSL 2 club Sheffield F.C. She made a total of 10 appearances during the 2016 FA WSL season.
Doncaster Rovers Belles
In December 2016, Hanson became the Doncaster Rovers Belles' first signing ahead of the 2017 FA WSL Spring Series. She scored three times in nine appearances in her inaugural campaign, and became a key figure in the squad for the 2017–18 season.
On 29 October 2017, Hanson scored twice in a 6–0 victory against Aston Villa. She also scored braces in a 4–1 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2018, and in a 3–1 win against Durham in April.
Manchester United
On 1 July 2018, Hanson joined the newly-formed Manchester United to compete in the FA Women's Championship, one of seven players to return to the senior side having played for the club at youth level. She made her debut in a 1–0 FA Women's League Cup victory against former club Liverpool on 19 August, and marked her league debut with a brace in a 12–0 win against Aston Villa. Hanson made her first start of the 2019–20 season against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Women's Super League on 13 October 2019, scoring the first goal as United won 3–0. She was named FA WSL player of the mon
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