Kirsty Hanson joins Tottenham Hotspur from Aston Villa

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Kirsty Hanson, who has signed a long-term contract with the club. Hanson is a 28-year-old attacker from Aston Villa. This is a strong signing for the team as they make preparations for the 2026/27 campaign. 

Kirsty Hanson talked about the move and stated that “I'm absolutely delighted, it's an exciting time to be a part of this Club.” Head coach Martin Ho talked about Hanson and said “Kirsty is a player with proven quality in the WSL and someone who has consistently shown she can affect games at this level.” Kirsty Hanson is “Ready for a new challenge, and I'm always wanting to be better every single day.” She says “Martin Ho, the Club, the staff, the players are at such an exciting point and I want to be a part of that.”

Life after Aston Villa

Kirsty Hanson used to play for Aston Villa, playing there for three years. She was a great player for the club, and scored 12 goals in the 2025/26 season. Hanson is one of the dominant players in the Women's Super League.

Hanson started playing for Villa after she left Manchester United. With her rapid pace and movement on the pitch, she scores goals and was a crucial part of the club.

What Kirsty Hanson brings to Tottenham

Kirsty Hanson plays as a forward, also experienced in different positions. 

Hanson is good at moving around the field, making it hard for the other team to defend. She can make strong attacks with the ball in her feet, also able to make runs behind the other team's defenders, always trying to make magic happen on the pitch.

Kirsty Hanson has a lot of experience, with her maturity, she can play well in tough games, scoring goals and making assists. Kirsty Hanson will be a great help to Tottenham Hotspurs attack.

International career

Kirsty Hanson was born in England, however on international level, she represents and plays for Scotland, playing a crucial role in the team.

She has plenty of experience playing for her international side.

What this move means

Tottenham Hotspur signed Kirsty Hanson because they want to be stronger opponents to face, ahead of the 2026/27 season, hoping that she will help Spurs. The fans of Tottenham are happy about this new signing.

Hanson is excited to play for Tottenham Hotspur, wanting to help the team and perform well. The fans of Tottenham Hotspur are looking forward to seeing Kirsty Hanson play, and how she will do in the coming season.