Kirsty Hanson

Kirsty began her career in the youth ranks of Manchester United before spending a year with the Liverpool Development Squad.

Her senior debut was for Sheffield FC where she made 10 appearances during the 2016 FA WSL season. In December 2016, Hanson became Doncaster Rovers Belles' first signing ahead of the 2017 FA WSL Season. She scored three times in nine appearances in her inaugural campaign and became a key figure in the squad for the 2017–18 season. Kirsty then moved back to Manchester United in July 2018, following the introduction of their senior team, to compete in the FA Women’s Championship.

In February 2021, Kirsty signed a new deal to stay at Man United until 2024, but has since joined Aston Villa FC on loan for the remainder of the season.

Kirsty was eligible to represent England, having been born in Halifax, however, with her mum being originally from Scotland, it’s a team that has always been close to her heart. She represented her country at the under-17 and under-19 levels and scored their only goal at the 2017 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship.

In November 2019, Kirsty received her first senior call-up to the national team during their UEFA Women's Euro 2021 qualifier away to Albania and was named player of the match. Kirsty scored her first international goal in February 2021, during a 10–0 UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 qualifying victory away to Cyprus!

In the summer of 2023, after a successful loan the previous season, Kirsty joined Aston Villa on a permanent basis.

The 2025/26 season was one to remember for Kirsty, winning the WSL Goal of the Season award and being awarded Aston Villa’s Supporters Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season

Away from the pitch, Kirsty can usually be found with a cup of coffee in hand, on a long countryside walk with friends, watching Netflix or playing with her adorable dog Hugo!